THECB Core Curriculum Report Summary Form 

(NB These comments renect the consultant's analysis of the 2004 report. For
clarification, contact CB staff.)  
 
Institution: Texas State University San Marcos  
 
This is awell written report that clearly and convincingly aligns THECB exemplary
educational objectives and required perspectives with the core curriculum at
Texas State San Marcos.  
 
Less well presented, or missing in some cases, are multiple methods for the
evaluation of the core as a whole, and methods for measuring student learning
outcomes. Syllabi were employed for evaluation of student exposure to THECB
requirements and actual exposure and/or evaluation of student outcomes and
performance was not included.  
 
Element 1-  
 
Table present with Texas Common Course Numbering System?- Yes Aligns
specific courses with exemplary objectives?- Yes  
 
Describes means employed to verify that courses meet objectives?- Yes
Presents types of evidence used for verification?- Yes  
 
Comments- Very clear and complete table  
 
Element 2-  
 
Briefdescription ofthe core curriculum?- Yes Element 3-  
 
How are perspectives and competencies addressed?- Yes Comments- Methods
are well described  
 
Element4-  
 
Are evaluation processes and procedures present?- Obliquely  
 
Comments- Learning outcomes are at times confused with course content.
Course syllabi were used as a major evaluation tool.  
 
Element 5-  
 
Presents ways evaluation results are used to improve core curriculum - unclear
Comm.ents- It seems that syllabi were changed to fit THECB requirements rather
than any evaluation of whether the students actually were exposed to and had
mastered THECB requirements.  
 
Element 6-  
 
Describes institution's plans/program to evaluate student outcomes?- No  
 
Comments- Continuing plans seem to be centered on syllabi and ~ourse content
rather th~-- outcomes.  
 
Element 7 - Additional comments Summary:  
 
Does this report and core curriculum meet the requirements of the state law and
the THECB? YES