Annual Program Assessment Report - BA: Biology
Prepared by Dr. Michael Morrow | (406) 683-7254 | m_morrow@umwestern.edu

Annual Assessment Report Summary, AY 2006-07
written by Dr. Mike Morrow

Using courses that were already established, assessment plans were completed for the department. From the Graduate and Employer Survey Results, there were not enough data to indicate the need for possible changes in the Assessment Plan or curriculum. In response to student need we are in the process of hiring faculty in the areas of biochemistry/biology and botany/environmental interpretation. The biochemistry hire will strengthen the Biology Related Area and bring this degree more in line with national trends in biology undergraduate education. Moreover, this will strengthen the biomedical program, including more undergraduate research opportunities. The botany/interpretation hire will also strengthen our biology program by allowing us to offer more courses in the botany area. Both of these new hires will also be instrumental in teaching lower level biology courses for majors and non-majors.