Content area
Full text
The paper focuses on the development of a rubric for the assessment of written communication skills, which is mainly used for assurance of learning. The objectives are (1) to defined skill set formed a basis for common expectations related to written communication skills. (2) to use the Written Communication Rubric to measure student progress toward achieving these skills, (3) to help refine the instrument and the assessment process, (4) to identify areas of concern in written communication, and (5) to enhance the culture of assessment in the School of Business.
INTRODUCTION
School of Business Mission
We graduate prospective leaders who are ethical, broadly educated problem-solvers, effective team players, clear writers and articulate speakers.
We cultivate a community of learners by emphasizing
* A rigorous, broad academic experience
* Effective communication skills
* Highly selective admission of students primarily from the Midwest
* Teaching, while valuing applied and instructional scholarship and service
School of Business Objectives
In support of the School of Business's mission, the objectives of the business programs naturally involve students, curriculum, faculty and resources. Assessing the outcomes of objectives is necessary for accountability and continuous improvement.
Students are the focus of our educational institution. The student objectives of the business degree programs are:
* to attract and retain students with superior academic qualifications and demographic diversity comparable to the university's student population;
* to prepare students for business and professional positions in the public and private sectors;
* to graduate students qualified for admission to select professional or graduate programs;
* to prepare students for future leadership and service opportunities; and
* to assist in making career and educational decisions.
A curriculum provides the framework for educating young women and men to contribute to a global society in which...