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Women's Studies Program Assessment Report: 2005: Assessment Exam 

Submitted Summer, 2005:
   Assessment Exam

  • Define “feminism”
  • Are you a feminist?  Why or why not?
  • What is the difference between “sex” and “gender”?
  • Describe how a women’s studies minor might be used to complement your (or any) academic major.
  • Have you ever personally witnessed a case of gender stereotyping or discrimination
  • Have you ever spoken out or acted against a gender inequity? 

Assesment Exam Results 

        WSTD 420   WSTD 220    
1. Student demonstrated ability to correctly define the vocabulary and analytical concepts associated with Women’s Studies 
   Superior  1 (25%) 0  
   Very Good  1 (25%)  3 (19%)  
   Good  0  3 (19%)  
   Fair  2 (25%)  3 (19%)  
   Poor  0  6 (37%)  
   N/A  0  1 (6%)  

2. Student demonstrated knowledge of how the Women’s Studies Minor might be used to complement an academic major
   Superior   0  0  
   Very Good  1 (25%)  3 (19%)  
   Good  2 (50%)  3 (19%)  
   Fair  0  4 (25%)  
   Poor  1 (25%)  5 (31%)  
   N/A   0  1 (6%)  

3. Student demonstrated awareness of the significance of gender and gender roles in contemporary society. 
   Superior   0  0  
   Very Good  2 (50%)  4 (25%)  
   Good  1 (25%)  2 (12%)  
   Fair  1 (25%)  4 (25%)  
   Poor  0  5 (31%)  
   N/A   0  1 (6%)  

4.  Student demonstrated a desire to strive for equity and fairness in gender relations in his/her own life and in society as a whole.
   Superior   1 (25%)  1 (6%)  
   Very Good  1 (25%)  2 (12%)  
   Good  1 (25%)  0  
   Fair  1 (25%)  5 (31%)  
   Poor   0  7 (44%)  
   N/A   0  1 (6%)