Bellingham Visual Journalism ConferenceJournalism Department Assessment Plan
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Assessment Measures
- Periodic review of national accreditation standards for journalism and public relations programs.
- Annual review of program by Professional Advisory Committee.
- Review by Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association evaluators every four years.
- Review of student performance (e.g. exams, papers, publications, presentations, assignments, etc.)
- Review of student course evaluations quarterly.
- Responses from student supervisors during internship program.
- Faculty visits to internship locations quarterly.
- Senior exit interviews.
- Awards to student media in competitive local, regional and national judging.
- Student graduation and retention rates.
- Focus groups with majors to gain feedback on program.
- Survey of student publications staff members and editors.
Assessment Results: Continuous Improvement
Our assessment measures are used to enhance and improve our program to meet student needs and needs of the profession.