PART I: QUALITATIVE INFORMATION

1. Assessment
   • Departmental Assessment Plan
   • IBHE Program Review outcome: Next review scheduled for 2008-2009.
   • IBHE Alumni Survey results
   • Undergraduate Student Survey Results: NA
   • Accreditation reports/results: The CDS Department was reaccredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for an eight year period - from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2009.
2. Active student learning opportunities
3. Strategies to improve P-16 teaching and learning
4. Collaborative activities with business/industry: NA
5. Pass rates on any professional/ occupational licensure exams: National Professional Certification Exam - 2001: EIU pass rate 86% with median of 640, ( 670 national median) 2002: EIU pass rate of 92% with median or 660 (670 national median); ISBE Teacher Certification Specialty area Exam - 2001: 95% pass rate (96% state pass rate), 2002: 100% pass rate (96% state pass rate).
6. Faculty Achievements
7. Student Achievements