PARAMETER C: ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

• S.1. The program of studies has a system of evaluating student performance through a combination of the following:

S.1.1. Formative tests such as quizzes, unit tests;

S.1.2. Summative tests such as mid-term and final examination;

S.1.3. Project and term papers;

S.1.4. Practicum and performance tests; and

S.1.5. Other course requirements.

• S.2. The summative tests have the following descriptions:

S.2.1. Comprehensive enough to test the different levels of cognitive skills and knowledgeof content; and

S.2.2. Based on a well-designed Table of Specifications (TOS).

• I.1. Varied evaluation measures are used, such as:

I.1.1. Portfolio;

I.1.2. Rubric assessment;

I.1.3. Skills demonstration;

I.1.4. Paper and pencil tests;

I.1.5. Oral examinations;

I.1.6. Group/individual reports;

I.1.7. Group/individual study; and

I.1.8. Others (please specify) __________________

• I.2. Evaluation tools/instruments are reviewed and revised periodically.

• I.3. The faculty are trained how to assess student performance properly.

• I.4. The college/academic unit encourages and supports assessment for multiple intelligences.

• I.5. Course and test requirements are returned to students after results are checked, recorded, and analyzed.

• I.6. The system of student evaluation and grading is defined, understood, and disseminated to the:

I.6.1. Students;

I.6.2. Faculty;

I.6.3. Academic administrators; and

I.6.4. Parents/guardians.

• O.1.students' academic performance is commendable.

• O.2. Retention rate of students is on the average.

The following are identified as best practices of the Bachelor of Hospitality Management program (formerly Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management) in terms of assessment of academic performance.

• The faculty members of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management aim to develop graduates who not only possess the values and the identity of the institute but also the quality in terms of skills, knowledge and capabilities of students to produce a better workforce in the hospitality industry. That is why the faculties used a diverse assessment tools to cover the multiple intelligences gearing to a positive performance of students.