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First Year
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Introduction
Freshman curriculum for engineering students.
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IMPULSE
Freshman Year Experience |
Designing
for Long-term Effectiveness Designed to include features
that would make it robust and would encourage its extension
into engineering and science curricula
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Student
Performance Experience at other universities has indicated
that scores are likely to improve
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Other
Features References for further Information
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Papers |
Considerable assessment and evaluation
has already been done on the IMPULSE program but measurements are
being made on a continuing basis using a variety of measurement
devices. Our assessment results so far appear to be similar to those
found in other integrated programs that have involved more students
over several years. While our assessment data so far is very positive
about the performance improvement produced by the IMPULSE program,
it also indicates that opportunity exists for further improvement.
Experience at other
universities has indicated that our scores will likely improve as
our instructors become more adept with active learning methods.
Early antidotal information points to improved retention and overall
performance. With assessment providing insight into performance,
a process of continuous improvement is starting to develop in the
IMPULSE program that should move the program toward even better
results.
