GTCM Program Assessment Tool (Blank)

This worksheet is designed to help educators assess how their geospatial curricula align with workforce needs in the geospatial industry. The worksheet consists of a matrix corresponding to one of the five tiers of the Department of Labor's Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM). Matrix rows list key competencies and critical work functions identified by workforce analysts and geospatial professionals. Columns represent the array of courses and other formal educational experiences included in a curriculum.  Educators can enter into the matrix how and to what degree a particular course addresses each competency based on the Mastery Level Definitions listed on the Definitions tab of this worksheet. Entries selected from drop-down lists will be displayed graphically to provide a qualitative visual of course/program strengths, weaknesses and gaps. Quantitative measures are also calculated indicating overall alignment with the GTCM (percent of competencies addressed) at both the course and program level. No course or program will address all competencies.
 
 The worksheet is not limited to assessment of academic curricula. It can also be utilized for other purposes such as self-assessment or employee assessment.  Last updated: January 29, 2012