Academic Year 2008/09 Assessment Report
Philosophy Department
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Philosophy Department

   The departmental assessment committee (consisting of  David Soles, Robert Feleppa, and Deborah Soles) met Sept. 21, 2009 and reviewed the portfolio of student papers (18) for the year, which included papers from senior-level (500 – level) and major courses. The criteria for evaluation are: conceptual coherence, originality, philosophical ability, and level of understanding.  The decision point for assessment is the professional judgment of a majority of the committee.  The committee was unanimous, however, in judging that all papers exceeded expectations.   The committee also reviewed course syllabi and other course material, and found them all appropriate. Additionally, the committee reviewed the department’s record in placing its graduates in professional and graduate programs.  The department continues to maintain its excellent record here.  The department’s placement record is on file in the department.  This year, two 2009 graduates applied to and were accepted to law schools: one at the University of Iowa and one at Washburn.   On the basis of its review, the department committee recommends no changes at this time.