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Student Achievement Data

Compliance with AABI Criterion 3.2.4

Data Last Updated 11.21.24

Aviation Program Educational Goals

The following aviation program objectives were derived by the Aviation Faculty. These objectives will serve as the basis of our assessment activities. Many of these objectives were taken from the Department's mission statement. The original mission of John D. Odegard was to provide the highest standard of professional aviation education at a reasonable cost to the student. The department would like this to serve as an overarching theme throughout the strategy to reach the school's mission.

Creating graduates that harbor excellent aviation technical abilities

Produce future aviation professionals that possess the greatest knowledge and technical abilities possible prior to entering the aviation community.

Strive for human excellence through the use of a liberal education

Provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that enhances communication, team work, and leadership skills while fostering an appreciation for other cultures.

Instill characteristics that will fully develop our students' human potential

By inspiring students to pursue life-long learning, it is our goal to prepare students with an understanding and acceptance to changes or challenges they may face in the aviation industry.

Promote a solid foundation for the continued utilization of technology

Due to ever changing technology demands in the aviation industry we provide a foundation of knowledge for current technology use and future applications.

Provide skills to build and promote a culture of safety in the aerospace industry

Emphasize our vitally important role in the transfer of new information and the building of a culture of safety throughout the aviation community.

University of North Dakota Statement of Assessment

Assessment Learning Cycle

The assessment of aviation students starts at the university level. UND's definition of assessment is:

"Assessment is a process by which information from multiple sources is gathered and critically examined to better understand what our students are learning in relation to stated learning goals. Effective assessment results in 'informed decision-making' - documenting assessment activities with clarity and in a way that demonstrates continuity and consistency and using the results of assessment to improve student learning."

The Department of Aviation's Assessment Measures

The Department of Aviation uses several methods to gather direct and indirect assessment data over the course of each academic year. Data gathered is used to improve students learning and strengthen UND's relationships with industry to ensure students entering the industry are prepared and competitive within their respective career fields. Some methods used include:

  1. Focus Groups
  2. Surveys (Graduating Senior Survey, Student Surveys, and Alumni Surveys)
  3. Stage Check completion Rates
  4. Capstone Projects
  5. Aviation Alumni Board Feedback
  6. Program Review
  7. Faculty Assessment and Discussion of Learning Outcomes

More specific information, along with timelines can be found in the Department of Aviation's Assessment Plan.

Programs

Air Traffic Management

Program Mission and Goals

The mission of the Department of Aviation's Undergraduate Program in Air Traffic Management is to provide educational opportunities for students that will develop individuals who possess excellent aviation technical abilities, superior communication and teamwork skills, are adaptable to change, seek life-long learning, can effectively utilize technology, and have an appreciation of other cultures in order to ensure successful contributions in the global and dynamic aviation industry. This program will prepare graduates in seeking employment as air traffic controllers.

Program Outcomes

  • Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, tower operations
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, radar operations
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, non-radar operations
  • Knowledge of the emerging industry, and the ability to recognize and engage in life-long learning
  • Knowledge and ability to apply enroute radar operations

Graduation Rates

Year Headcount Continued
to 2nd Year
Continued
to 3rd Year
Continued
to 4th Year
Continued
to 5th Year
Continued
to 6th Year
Continued
to 7th Year
Continued
to 8th Year
Completed
within 2 Years
Completed
within 4 Years
Completed
within 6 Years
Completed
within 8 Years
2011 60 66.67% 51.67% 40.00% 6.67% 3.33% 1.67% 0.00% 0.00% 36.67% 38.33% 38.33%
2012 70 68.57% 50.00% 41.43% 14.29% 4.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 18.57% 22.86% 22.86%
2013 39 56.41% 48.72% 33.33% 5.13% 0.00% 0.00% 2.56% 0.00% 30.77% 33.33% 33.33%
2014 31 74.19% 64.52% 61.29% 12.90% 6.45% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 45.16% 58.06% 58.06%
2015 27 66.67% 51.85% 48.15% 11.11% 11.11% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 40.74% 48.15% 48.15%
2016 17 70.59% 58.82% 35.29% 5.88% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 29.41% 35.29% 35.29%
2017 21 85.71% 57.14% 57.14% 9.52% 0.00% 0.00%   0.00% 42.86% 47.62%  
2018 21 76.19% 52.38% 23.81% 9.52% 0.00% 0.00   0.00% 38.10% 42.86%  
2019 13 76.92% 76.92% 38.46% 15.38% 0.00%     0.00% 46.15%    
2020 18 83.33% 83.33% 50.00% 11.11%       0.00% 66.67%    
2021 21 57.14% 47.62% 33.33%         0.00%      
2022 20 85.00% 85.00%           0.00%      
2023 20 60.00%                    

Job Placement*

The large majority of UND's Air Traffic Management graduates get jobs with the Federal Aviation Administration along with private contract Air Traffic Services. As an intermediate step, some students are hired by UND as Air Traffic Management Associates, by BNSF, or as dispatchers in airline or corporate flight operations.

Aviation Safety and Operations

Program Mission

The Aviation Safety and Operations program offers students a comprehensive curriculum of aviation knowledge and specialized technical and procedural knowledge. Graduates of this program will possess the skills necessary to join the next generation of aviation safety experts.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the skills, techniques, and procedures needed for safe and ethical operation within multiple aviation entities
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the impact human physiology and decision-making has on aviation safety
  • Students will understand and apply principles of hazardous material management, including identification, handling, disposal, and emergency response, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrate a wide breadth of knowledge in the area of safety and accident investigations
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the implications operational environments have on management and safety decision-making

Graduation Rates

Year Headcount Continued
to 2nd Year
Continued
to 3rd Year
Continued
to 4th Year
Continued
to 5th Year
Continued
to 6th Year
Continued
to 7th Year
Continued
to 8th Year
Completed
within 2 Years
Completed
within 4 Years
Completed
within 6 Years
Completed
within 8 Years
2021 2 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%         0.00%      
2022 12 66.67% 50.00%           0.00%      
2023 10 30.00%                    

Job Placement*

Graduates of the UND Aviation Safety and Operations degree program work in a variety of fields including, but not limited to, airlines, airports, government and regulatory agencies, military and defense contractors, corporate aviation departments, and insurance and legal firms.

Aviation Studies

Program Mission

The Aviation Studies Program prepares students for a successful career in the aviation industry. Students will benefit from a strong liberal arts foundation, combined with a robust aviation curriculum. Graduates of this program will have the skills necessary to think critically about the world, and solve complex problems facing the aviation industry.

Program Outcomes

  • Be able to demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the skills, techniques, and procedures for safely operating within multiple aviation entities
  • Be able to demonstrate a wide breath of knowledge in the area of aviation safety or business
  • Knowledge of professionalism and ethics as it relates to the field of aviation

Graduation Rates

Year Headcount Continued
to 2nd Year
Continued
to 3rd Year
Continued
to 4th Year
Continued
to 5th Year
Continued
to 6th Year
Continued
to 7th Year
Continued
to 8th Year
Completed
within 2 Years
Completed
within 4 Years
Completed
within 6 Years
Completed
within 8 Years
2018 2 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%   0.00%      
2019 1 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%     0.00%      
2020 1 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%       0.00%      
2021 7 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%         0.00%      
2022 4 50.00% 0.00%           0.00%      
2023 1 0.00%                    

Job Placement*

Graduates of the UND Aviation Studies degree program work in a variety of fields including, but not limited to, airlines, airports, government and regulatory agencies, military and defense contractors, corporate aviation departments, and insurance and legal firms.

Commercial Aviation Fixed Wing

Program Mission

The mission of the Department of Aviation's undergraduate program in Commercial Aviation Fixed Wing is to produce professional aviators with superior aviation technical abilities and interpersonal skills. Graduates will be leaders, skilled with technology, inclusive of diverse perspectives, and responsive to changes in industry and its environment.

Program Outcomes

  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the skills, techniques, and procedures for safely operating turbine aircraft in commercial operations
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of human physiology and crew performance in hostile and challenging environments, applying principles in operational, problem-solving scenarios
  • Knowledge of the skills, techniques, and procedures for managing aviation entities
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, techniques, and procedures for safe operation of non-turbine aircraft in commercial operations
  • Be able to demonstrate instructional knowledge and skills in single-engine VFR and IFR flight
  • Knowledge of the skills necessary to be a professional and ethical leader

Graduation Rates

Year Headcount Continued
to 2nd Year
Continued
to 3rd Year
Continued
to 4th Year
Continued
to 5th Year
Continued
to 6th Year
Continued
to 7th Year
Continued
to 8th Year
Completed
within 2 Years
Completed
within 4 Years
Completed
within 6 Years
Completed
within 8 Years
2011 159 57.86% 44.65% 37.11% 15.09% 5.03% 2.52% 0.63% 0.00% 16.35% 25.79% 26.42%
2012 195 63.59% 52.82% 46.15% 23.08% 5.64% 1.54% 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 37.44% 37.95%
2013 140 74.29% 56.43% 40.00% 12.86% 4.29% 1.43% 0.71% 0.00% 27.14% 36.43% 36.43%
2014 151 78.15% 62.91% 53.64% 19.21% 5.96% 2.65% 1.32% 0.00% 35.76% 46.36% 49.01%
2015 161 77.02% 66.46% 51.55% 19.25% 6.83% 3.11% 0.62% 0.62% 39.13% 54.04% 56.52%
2016 247 82.59% 74.90% 57.09% 34.01% 12.15% 7.69% 3.24% 0.00% 24.70% 47.77% 52.23%
2017 298 81.21% 72.82% 64.09% 34.23% 14.43% 9.40%   0.00% 26.17% 48.32%  
2018 364 78.02% 70.05% 64.01% 40.38% 20.60% 6.87%   0.00% 20.05% 47.25%  
2019 303 78.22% 64.36% 56.44% 35.31% 13.53%     0.00% 16.17%    
2020 360 71.11% 58.89% 50.56% 29.17%       0.00% 16.94%    
2021 392 75.77% 65.82% 60.46%         0.00%      
2022 372 77.96% 67.47%           0.00%      
2023 267 85.77%                    

Job Placement*

The large majority of UND's Commercial Aviation graduates' first job is as a Certified Flight Instructor for the Department of Aviation. Over 85% of our students and graduates flight instruct right here at UND. This provides a quick and efficient way to build the necessary hours to move on to a career with regional airlines and corporate flight departments across the US. Airlines include but are not limited to:

  • Skywest Airlines
  • Endeavour Airlines
  • Horizon Airlines
  • Envoy
  • PSA
  • GoJet
  • Compass
  • Air Wisconsin
  • Military (all branches)
  • Cape Air
  • US Government

Commercial Aviation Helicopter

Program Mission

The mission of the Department of Aviation's undergraduate program in Commercial Aviation Helicopter is to produce professional aviators with superior aviation technical abilities and interpersonal skills. Graduates will be leaders, skilled with technology, inclusive of diverse perspectives, and responsive to changes in industry and its environment.

Program Outcomes

  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the skills, techniques, and procedures for safely operating turbine aircraft in commercial operations
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of human physiology and crew performance in hostile and challenging environments, applying principles in operational, problem-solving scenarios
  • Knowledge of the skills, techniques, and procedures for managing aviation entities
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, techniques, and procedures for safe operation of non-turbine aircraft in commercial operations
  • Be able to demonstrate instructional knowledge and skills in single-engine VFR and IFR flight
  • Knowledge of the skills necessary to be a professional and ethical leader

Graduation Rates

Year Headcount Continued
to 2nd Year
Continued
to 3rd Year
Continued
to 4th Year
Continued
to 5th Year
Continued
to 6th Year
Continued
to 7th Year
Continued
to 8th Year
Completed
within 2 Years
Completed
within 4 Years
Completed
within 6 Years
Completed
within 8 Years
2011 159 57.86% 44.65% 37.11% 15.09% 5.03% 2.52% 0.63% 0.00% 16.35% 25.79% 26.42%
2012 195 63.59% 52.82% 46.15% 23.08% 5.64% 1.54% 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 37.44% 37.95%
2013 140 74.29% 56.43% 40.00% 12.86% 4.29% 1.43% 0.71% 0.00% 27.14% 36.43% 36.43%
2014 151 78.15% 62.91% 53.64% 19.21% 5.96% 2.65% 1.32% 0.00% 35.76% 46.36% 49.01%
2015 161 77.02% 66.46% 51.55% 19.25% 6.83% 3.11% 0.62% 0.62% 39.13% 54.04% 56.52%
2016 247 82.59% 74.90% 57.09% 34.01% 12.15% 7.69% 3.24% 0.00% 24.70% 47.77% 52.23%
2017 298 81.21% 72.82% 64.09% 34.23% 14.43% 9.40%   0.00% 26.17% 48.32%  
2018 364 78.02% 70.05% 64.01% 40.38% 20.60% 6.87%   0.00% 20.05% 47.25%  
2019 303 78.22% 64.36% 56.44% 35.31% 13.53%     0.00% 16.17%    
2020 360 71.11% 58.89% 50.56% 29.17%       0.00% 16.94%    
2021 392 75.77% 65.82% 60.46%         0.00%      
2022 372 77.96% 67.47%           0.00%      
2023 267 85.77%                    

Job Placement*

Graduates of UND's Commercial Aviation Helicopter degree program work in a variety of fields including, but not limited to, government contractors, sightseeing operations, medivac companies and hospitals, the US government, agriculture, and flight instruction.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Program Mission and Goals

The primary mission of the Unmanned Aircraft System program is to serve the Department of Aviation, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota State University System, and the State of North Dakota. The secondary mission of the UAS program is to propose and engage in UAS research, education, and training endeavors to enhance opportunities for students and faculty, and to ensure a perpetual state-of-the-art UAS program.

Program Outcomes

  • Be able to demonstrate crew performance and coordination in UAS operational environments while applying problem solving skills and an in-depth understanding of the operational, regulatory, and safety environment of the National Airspace System
  • Be able to demonstrate airmanship commensurate with applicable professional licensure
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics principles specific to UAS
  • Develop a working knowledge of technologies and their application in UAS operations
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of legal, ethical, and moral issues related to UAS operations
  • Be familiar with computer technologies and processes associated with UAS operations to include programming, data storage and security, and networking

Graduation Rates

Year Headcount Continued
to 2nd Year
Continued
to 3rd Year
Continued
to 4th Year
Continued
to 5th Year
Continued
to 6th Year
Continued
to 7th Year
Continued
to 8th Year
Completed
within 2 Years
Completed
within 4 Years
Completed
within 6 Years
Completed
within 8 Years
2011 14 42.86% 21.43% 14.29% 7.14% 7.14% 7.14% 7.14% 0.00% 7.14% 14.29% 14.29%
2012 28 64.29% 46.43% 35.71% 17.86% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 14.29% 32.14% 32.14%
2013 28 82.14% 60.71% 53.57% 17.86% 7.14% 3.57% 0.00% 0.00% 42.86% 57.14% 57.14%
2014 32 62.50% 59.38% 59.38% 15.63% 6.25% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 34.38% 50.00% 50.00%
2015 25 68.00% 60.00% 52.00% 24.00% 8.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 32.00% 40.00% 40.00%
2016 28 71.43% 46.43% 42.86% 21.43% 3.57% 3.57% 0.00% 0.00% 10.71% 35.71% 35.71%
2017 27 62.96% 51.85% 44.44% 18.52% 3.70% 0.00%   0.00% 14.81% 33.33%  
2018 18 66.67% 66.67% 55.56% 11.11% 5.56% 0.00%   0.00% 27.78% 38.89%  
2019 14 78.57% 57.14% 50.00% 14.29% 0.00%     0.00% 28.57%    
2020 15 60.00% 53.33% 46.67% 33.33%       0.00% 13.33%    
2021 16 62.50% 31.25% 37.50%         0.00%      
2022 26 53.85% 53.85%           0.00%      
2023 35 42.86%                    

Job Placement*

Graduates of UND Unmanned Aircraft Systems degree program work in a variety of fields including, but not limited to, government contractors, the US government, and agriculture.

* UND Institutional Research conducts placements surveys

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