Institutional Learning Goals & Outcomes

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY CRITICAL AND CREATIVE REASONING, INCLUDING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, TO ADDRESS COMPLEX PROBLEMS.

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Recognize, define, & analyze a problem.
2. Examine issues by identifying and challenging assumptions and biases, including one’s own, and by distinguishing substantiated fact from opinion or misinformation.
3. Apply learned concepts and knowledge to make decisions relevant to problem solving.
4. Develop problem-solving strategies and evaluate their practical and/or ethical implications.
5. Draw logical, well-supported conclusions by testing them against relevant criteria and standards.
6. Adjust conclusions and viewpoints if new information become available.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND DEVELOP ETHICAL ARGUMENTS FROM A VARIETY OF PERSPECTIVES, AND ENGAGE IN THE ETHICAL USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Evaluate moral and ethical judgments based on value systems.
2. Develop knowledge of past successes and failures recognizing the impact of individuals and societies at large.
3. Demonstrate the ethical and legal use of technology and information obtained from sources.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

DEMONSTRATE MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH SOLVING EQUATIONS, INTERPRETING GRAPHS, AND BEING ABLE TO WORK WITH OTHER FORMS OF
NUMERIC DATA.

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Perform mathematical computations using appropriate methods to arrive at accurate results.
2. Analyze, interpret, and/or formulate inferences from data such as graphs, charts, tables, or other quantified data.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

STUDENTS CAN IDENTIFY AND APPLY THE USE OF SCIENTIFIC METHODS TO ADVANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY.

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific methods of discovery, inquiry, analysis, and problem solving.
2. Interpret the fit between scientific hypotheses and available data.
3. Differentiate between scientific and non-scientific methods of inquiry.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of science as a way of examining the natural world.
5. Recognize the implications of scientific discovery for society.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO PROPERLY INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY INTO THEIR DISCIPLINE OR VOCATION.

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Apply appropriate technologies and devices as tools for creating, researching, organizing, analyzing, and/or communicating information and ideas.
2. Locate, understand, synthesize, and evaluate digital information and data.
3. Demonstrate a comprehension of essential issues related to digital information security.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN BOTH WRITTEN AND UNWRITTEN FORMS.

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Write clearly and effectively in language appropriate to the audience, technology, purpose, and context.
2. Speak clearly and effectively in language appropriate to the audience, technology, purpose, and context.
3. Develop and demonstrate effective processes for composing texts.
4. Listen actively and demonstrate understanding of received information.
5. Read at a college level.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND CIVIC AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH A SOCIALLY, POLITICALLY, ECONOMICALLY AND HISTORICALLY DIVERSE WORLD.

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Identify historic, political, cultural, social, environmental, or economic factors that shape contemporary public issues.
2. Recognize the historic and contemporary contributions, perspectives, or identities of diverse groups.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of democratic and civic values.
4. Recognize the impact of an issue at the local, national, and/or global level.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of community and civic responsibility.

Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) -
College Wide Expectations of Learning

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE AND/OR DEMONSTRATE SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL VALUES, TEAMWORK, AND COOPERATION.

General Education Competencies –
To measure the Institutional Learning Outcomes, students must demonstrate that they are proficient in their ability to…

1. Demonstrate skills needed to fulfill professional and academic standards of punctuality, professional image, self- discipline, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and personal accountability.
2. Evaluate the impact that choices make in supporting a personal and professional life of meaning and value.
3. Recognize or participate in the artistic, cultural, recreational, educational, and professional activities necessary for success in one’s career or academic discipline.