Institutional Learning Goals & Outcomes

College Wide Goals

College Wide Outcomes

1) Critical Thinking

*Apply critical and creative reasoning, including diverse perspectives to address complex problems.

General Education Competencies
a) Recognize, define, & analyze a problem.
b) Examine issues by identifying and challenging assumptions and biases, including one’s own, and by distinguishing substantiated fact from opinion or misinformation.
c) Apply learned concepts and knowledge to make decisions relevant to problem solving.
d) Develop problem-solving strategies and evaluate their practical and/or ethical implications.
e) Draw logical, well-supported conclusions by testing them against relevant criteria and standards.
f) Adjust conclusions and viewpoints if new information becomes  available.

2) Ethical Reasoning

Identify, assess, and develop ethical arguments from a variety of perspectives,** and engage in the ethical use of technology and information

General Education Competencies
a) Evaluate moral and ethical judgments based on value systems.
b) Develop knowledge of past successes and failures recognizing the impact of individuals and societies at large.
c) Demonstrate the ethical and legal use of technology and information obtained from sources.

3) Quantitative Skills

Demonstrate mathematical and statistical knowledge through solving equations, interpreting graphs, and being able to work with other forms of numeric data.

General Education Competencies
a) Perform mathematical computations using appropriate methods to arrive at accurate results.
b) Analyze, interpret, and/or formulate inferences from data such as graphs, charts, tables, or other quantified data.

4) Scientific Literacy

Identify and apply the use of science/scientific methods to advance knowledge in contemporary society.

General Education Competencies
a) Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific methods of discovery, inquiry, analysis, and problem solving.
b) Interpret the fit between scientific hypotheses and available data.
c) Differentiate between scientific and non-scientific methods of inquiry.
d) Demonstrate an understanding of science as a way of examining the natural world.
e) Recognize the implications of scientific discovery for society.

5) Technological Competence

Utilize knowledge and skills to properly incorporate technology into one’s discipline.

General Education Competencies
a) Apply appropriate technologies and devices as tools for creating, researching, organizing, analyzing, and/or communicating information and ideas.
b) Locate, understand, synthesize, and evaluate digital information and data.
c) Demonstrate a comprehension of essential issues related to digital information security.

6) Communication Competence

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in both written and unwritten forms.

General Education Competencies
a) Write clearly and effectively in language appropriate to the audience, technology, purpose, and context.
b) Speak clearly and effectively in language appropriate to the audience, technology, purpose, and context.
c) Develop and demonstrate effective processes for composing  texts.
d) Listen actively and demonstrate understanding of received information.
e) Demonstrate college-level reading comprehension.
f) Access, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of perspectives, using a variety of sources.

7) Cultural and Social Awareness

Recognize democratic values and civic/community responsibilities associated with a socially, politically, economically, and historically diverse world.

General Education Competencies
a) Identify historic, political, cultural, social, environmental, or economic factors that shape contemporary public issues.
b) Recognize the historic and contemporary contributions, perspectives, or identities of divers groups.
c) Demonstrate knowledge of democratic and civic values.
d) Recognize the impact of an issue at the local, national, and/or  global level.
e) Demonstrate an understanding of community and civic responsibility.

8) Professional and Life Skills

Recognize and/or demonstrate skills and activities that enhance professional values, teamwork, and cooperation.

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