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The Benefits of a Summative Examination for Undergraduates

Keith Hatschek, Conservatory of Music

Veronica A. Wells, University Libraries

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Compelling question!

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Why an Exit Exam?

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The Music Management 199 Exit Exam

  • An oral exam heard by a panel comprised of faculty and industry practitioners.
  • A 9-week colloquium helps students prepare.
  • 5 areas are evaluated that cover broad industry knowledge, as well as the student’s individual career focus.
  • Information literacy, oral communication, critical thinking, and industry-specific knowledge are all assessed.
  • A rubric was developed and forms the basis of the scoring.

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Colloquia sessions

February 2020

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Exams in progress

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Closing the Loop

Music Publishing & Licensing

  • As a result of exam performance, a new class, Follow the Money (MMGT21A) was developed and added to the degree in 2015.
  • The 9-week colloquia now devotes 2 of the 9 weeks on music publishing and intellectual property.

Oral Communication

  • Created more opportunities for students to practice oral communication in Music Industry Forum (MMGT 50) and Music Industry Analysis (MMGT 111).

Information Literacy

  • Intro to Music Management (MMGT 10), Music Industry Analysis (MMGT 111), Career Options (MMGT 196).

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Summary

  • The Exit Exam provides concrete, evidence-based data for students to self-reflect on their actual learning outcomes.�
  • Colloquia help to reinforce connections between members of each graduating cohort before leaving campus and entering industry (sharing the journey).�
  • Since its 2006 debut, graduates have reported the exam had a beneficial impact on their preparedness for career interviews and graduate school.

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Thank you!

Questions?

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