Educational

Effectiveness

Entering Student Questionnaire Fall 2022

ESQ. Table 18. Importance of Factors in Decision to Pursue Theological Education
ESQ. Table 18. Importance of Factors in Decision to Pursue Theological Education %
1. Experienced a call from God 92%
2. Desire to make a difference in the world 88%
3. Desire to serve others 88%
4. Opportunity for study and growth 86%
5. Intellectual interest in religious/theological questions 84%
6. Promise of spiritual fulfillment 82%
7. To discern God's will 80%
8. Desire to make a difference in life of church 80%

Educational Effectiveness (2020-2021)

GSQ. Table 15. Educational Effectiveness in Facilitating Skill Areas:

Seventy graduating students rated 12/20 areas 4.0 or higher for Educational Effectiveness in Facilitating Skill Areas. This is a high mark of achievement in skills for students at Ashland Theological Seminary. The standard benchmark is 4.0 (80%) for all areas. The top four areas were:

GSQ. Table 15. Educational Effectiveness in Facilitating Skill Areas %
1. Ability to work effectively with both women and men 86%
2. Ability to think theologically 86%
3. Ability to use and interpret Scripture 86%
4. Ability to relate social issues to faith 84%

Overall, this is an excellent report!

Measure of Educational Effectiveness and Personal Growth (2021-2022)

GSQ. Table 14. Measure of Educational Effectiveness and Personal Growth.

Sixty-nine students Met and Exceeded in 14/15 areas in 2021-2022. Fourteen areas met the goal of 4.0 (80%). 
The top five areas were:

GSQ. Table 14. Measure of Educational Effectiveness and Personal Growth %
1. Trust in God 90%
2. Self-knowledge 88%
3. Strength of Spiritual Life 88%
4. Ability to live my faith in daily life 88%
5. Enthusiasm for learning 88%

Overall, this is an excellent score for Educational Effectiveness and Personal Growth!

Level of Satisfaction with School’s Services and Academic Resources (2021-2022)

GSQ. Table 20. Level of Satisfaction

This table shares the Level of Satisfaction that students at Ashland Theological Seminary have experienced while in their programs. There were 15 out of 20 areas that met the benchmark of 4.0 (80%). There were thirty-five students who responded to the survey. The top six areas were:

GSQ. Table 20. Level of Satisfaction %
1. Quality of teaching 92%
2. Class size 92%
3. Accessibility of administrative/support staff 90%
4. Accessibility of faculty 88%
5. Adequacy of library collection 88%
6. Upkeep of Campus 88%

Overall Experience during Theological Program (2021-2022)

GSQ. Table 21. Overall Experience during Theological Program

This table shares the Overall Experience during the student’s time at Ashland Theological Seminary. There were 16/16 areas that met the benchmark of 4.0 (80%). There were thirty-four students who responded to the survey. The top six areas were:

GSQ. Table 21. Overall Experience during Theological Program %
1. I have grown spiritually 90
2. My personal faith has been respected 92
3. My faith is stronger than when I came 90
4. Faculty were supportive and understanding 92
5. Individuals of other faith traditions have been respected 92
6. I have felt accepted within this school community 90

Position Expected After Graduation for All Students (2021-2022)

GSQ Table 23: Position Expected After Graduation for All Students (2021-2022)

32 students responded to this area of the GSQ.

Position Expected After Graduation Number of Students %
Offered a position 18 56.3%
Not offered a position 5 15.6%
Will continue to work in current position 7 21.9%
Personal enrichment - not looking for employment 1 3.1%
Further study 1 3.1%

Counseling (2020-2021)

Counseling Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) (2019-2020)

Students are required to take a comprehensive exam at the end of the professional program. The exam is given by an independent contractor. Student pass rate for the 2019-2020 academic year was 100%. Students have the option of taking a licensure exam administered by the state of Ohio. Of the graduating
class of 2019-2020, 81% took and passed the exam. Each of these examinations review if the Student Learning Outcomes are met.

Students are also assessed through examinations within each class. The minimum requirement for continuing in the academic program is a 3.0 grade point average. Students are not able to continue if grades fall below a B- average. The program completion rate is greater than 85%.

Overall, this is an excellent rating in both areas of the program!

CACREP Standards Assessed for Counseling Students in MACMHC Degree (2019-2020)
Program / Department
Student Learning Outcome Identifier
ILO Identifier
(I,E,C,G)
Results Overall Appraisal
“Exceeded” “Met” “Did Not Meet”
KO1 I 88% Exceeded
KO2 I n/a n/a
KO3 G 98% Exceeded
KO4 C 97% Exceeded
KO5 G 88% Exceeded
KO6 G 92% Exceeded
KO7 G 97% Exceeded
KO8 I 86% Exceeded
KO9 E 100% Exceeded
PSO1 E 95% Exceeded
PSO2 C 100% Exceeded
PSO3 E 99% Exceeded
PSO4 G n/a n/a
PSO5 C 89% Exceeded
PSO6 I 90% Exceeded
PAO1 E 95% Exceeded

*n/a – KO2 and PS04 were not evaluated. The course that measures these two outcomes was not offered during the academic year. The program restructured courses for the cohort based on student, faculty, and supervisor input. This resulted in this course not being offered during this academic year.

Overall, this is an excellent result in Student Learning Outcomes for the program!

Doctor of Ministry (2021-2022)

Dissertation Approved at Defense – 91.66% candidates passed defense which includes an oral and written report. Rubric for Assessment of Written Document is 91.66% showing that candidates are doing well in the written examination of the program. Standard is 80% and the program meets the standard.