Title II Report 1999-2000 Annual Institutional Questionnaire on Teacher Education Academic Year: 1999 – 2000 Respondent Name and Title:  Richard N. Avdul, Ph.D.                                              Chair, Department of Education Respondent Phone Number: 219-434-3248                                       Fax: 219-434-7595 Electronic Mail Address: ravdul@sf.edu University of Saint Francis Department of Education Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Mission: University of Saint Francis exists to serve students by facilitating learning and personal and professional development in an environment permeated by Franciscan values. Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration, the University is a Catholic, coeducational institution of higher education in the liberal arts tradition, offering undergraduate and graduate programs designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body.   College Commitments   Committed to the mission of Catholic higher education and the Franciscan tradition we will: Offer high quality, state-of-the-art academic programs, based on a core curriculum, which promote excellence in teaching and learning and foster in each student a lifelong interest in the pursuit of knowledge. Provide a welcoming and secure campus community where student interests influence program and policy decisions. Foster the formation, moral, and ethical values in a Christian learning atmosphere that allows students to recognize the unique dignity of each person, understand peace and justice issues and become responsible stewards of creation. Facilitate the development of each student’s talents and abilities by ensuring that professionally qualified faculty, rather than teaching assistants, teach all classes. Encourage scholarship, critical thinking, and the development of interpersonal skills enabling student to live and learn in a complex, technological society. Create an awareness of issues that affect the local and global community-enabling student to realize the value of diversity and the joy of serving others. Provide an integrated academic and student life program that meets the changing needs of a diverse student body. Deliver a comprehensive and affordable educational experience.   Student Demographic Characteristics: Total undergraduate enrollment numbers 1440 of whom 419 are part-time students.  Eighty four percent are Indiana residents.  Approximately 16 per cent of the undergraduate students are enrolled in teacher education, and of those numbers 63 per cent are female.  Twelve per cent of all students are minority and five per cent minority is in teacher education.  The average SAT score for fall, 1999 students was 947 combined math and verbal.   Type of Institution:  Candidates in teacher education must fulfill the following criteria to be admitted into and continue their programs:   A.      Students must make application for entrance into the teacher education program prior to their junior year and have successfully completed:   (1)     A minimum of 24 semester hours with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.50. All teacher education majors will not be recommended for program admittance or retention if they achieve less than a grade of "C" in major/minor and professional education courses required for teacher licensure. (2)           Education 100; Education 201; Special Education 136. (3)           Passage of PRAXIS I (Pre-professional Skills Test:PPST) in reading, writing, and mathematics.     A.      Candidates applying for student teaching must:   1.         Be admitted into the Teacher Education Program.   2.         Possess an overall cumulative index of 2.50 or take additional work as prescribed by a counselor.   3.         Possess a cumulative index of 2.80 in the following areas:   •         Elementary majors and minors - in courses in professional education, special education, EDUC 322, EDUC 205, and the minor area.   •         Secondary Education and Special Education Majors - in courses in the teaching major and professional education courses, including  EDUC 205.               4.     Complete a minimum of 94 semester hours of credit.  These hours                             include practica, all methods courses, and must be completed                                     prior to student teaching.  Art majors must also have completed                     ART 403.      Program Completers:  A program completer at the University of Saint Francis is a teacher candidate who completes all degree requirements, and all requirements for Indiana licensure.   Teacher Preparation Program: The University of Saint Francis offers ten baccalaureate programs leading to Indiana teacher licensure and two graduate level licensure program.   Accreditation: The North Central Association of College and Schools accredit The University of Saint Francis, and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredits the school of education.  The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) accredits all of the programs in teacher education.     Unique Program Characteristics:  The following characterize the teacher education program at the University of Saint Francis.   Only graduate program in special education in NE Indiana. Have implemented a four-year performance based portfolio assessment for beginning teacher competencies. All elementary education majors are required a minor. All education majors are required at least 100-150 hours in field experiences prior to student teaching. Implemented a comprehensive service-learning component in pre-service training. Active community based drama organization (Jesters) which encompasses theatrical productions for the disabled.   Notable Features and Accomplishments:    “Teachers in Hardhats” grant by Ameritech/Foundation for Independent Higher Education Partnership.  Model program for special education teachers. NBD/USF partnership grant for specific training for ISTEP tutoring in local high schools. Student participation at National Conference for Service Learning.     SECTION II.  Program Information   1. Total number of students admitted into teacher preparation, all specializations, in academic year 1999-2000. 220 2. Number of students in supervised student teaching in academic year 1999-2000. 38 3. Number of faculty members who supervised student teaching: a.      Full-time faculty in professional education b.      Part-time faculty in professional education but full-time in the institution.                                         c.      Part-time faculty in professional education, not otherwise employed by the institution.                      Total faculty student teaching supervisors 8 3   2   3 8 4. Student teacher/faculty ratio 5-1 5. a. The average number of student teaching hours per week required 30 5.b. The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required 10-15 weeks 5.c. Average total number of hours required 30   TABLE 1 Assessment Pass-Rate Data: Academic Year: 1999-2000 Testing Period: 9/95-8/00 Number of Program Completers: 37   Type of Assessment Code # # Taking Assessment # Passing Assessment Institution Pass Rate Statewide Pass Rate Basic Skills           Communication Skills 500 1       General Knowledge 510 1       Professional Knowledge 520 1       PPST Reading 710 8       CBT Reading 711 25 25 100% 100% PPST Writing 720 10 10 100% 100% CBT Writing 721 24 24 100% 100% PPST Mathematics 730 9       CBT Mathematics 731 27 26 96% 93% Professional Knowledge           Pre-Kindergarten 530         Academic Content Areas           Elementary Education 010 1       Elementary Education 011 11 10 91% 99% Early Childhood 020         English Language 040         English Language 041 2 2 100% 94% Mathematics 060         Social Studies 080         Social Studies 081         Physical Education 090         Business Education