Assessing GE &
Institutional Outcomes
Dianna Chiabotti
Erik Shearer
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Some Definitions
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Institutional Learning
Outcomes
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Expression of the total student learning process and
environment at the institution.
Institutional Learning
Outcomes
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Expression of the total student learning process and
environment at the institution.
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Captures student learning and experiences both inside and
outside of the classroom.
Institutional Learning
Outcomes
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Expression of the total student learning process and
environment at the institution.
•
Captures student learning and experiences both inside and
outside of the classroom.
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Apply to students in every program of study—credit, noncredit, community education—regardless of educational
goals.
General Education Outcomes
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Measure student learning in General Education areas and
related courses.
General Education Outcomes
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Measure student learning in General Education areas and
related courses.
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Measure the performance of all students enrolled in AA or
AS degree programs or completing a program of transfer,
regardless of their major or area of emphasis.
General Education Outcomes
•
Measure student learning in General Education areas and
related courses.
•
Measure the performance of all students enrolled in AA or
AS degree programs or completing a program of transfer,
regardless of their major or area of emphasis.
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Are directly linked to teaching and learning in the
classroom.
Or
Are they the same?
Should they be the same?
What are the Pros / Cons?
What GEOs Capture
What GEOs Capture
What ILOs Capture
What ILOs Capture
Sample Learning Outcome
Statement
“Effectively use written,
spoken, and other forms of
communication”
Activity
How would your assessment of this outcome
statement be similar or different if it were:
• A General Education Outcome
• An Institutional Learning Outcome
Working with your group, come up with an
assessment method and some rationale for your
approach for each outcome type.
Consider the following: Where would the
assessment take place? Direct or Indirect?
Qualitative vs. Quantitative? Sample Sizes? Who
would participate? What data could be collected?
Reports from the Groups
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