Institutional Learning Outcomes Office of Institutional Effectiveness Presented to the Learning Assessment Task Force November 5, 2013

ILOs… Reflect our: Shared values as an organization and institution of higher learning Mission Identify the core knowledge, skills, and attitudes we would like students to exhibit as a result of their experience at Mesa Include learning outcomes for students across a variety of courses/programs/services Encompass classroom and co-curricular activities

It Takes a Village… “Instructional programs, student support services, and library and learning support services facilitate the achievement of the institution’s stated student learning outcomes.” -ACCJC ACCJC. (2012). Accreditation Standards. Retrieved October 31, 2013, from http://www.accjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Accreditation-Standards_Edited-Nov-2012.pdf

Mesa’s Mission To inspire and enable student success in an environment that is strengthened by diversity, is responsive to our communities, and fosters scholarship, leadership, and responsibility

Learning Outcomes at Mesa Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes and Service Area Outcomes (PSLOs and SAOs) Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes and Service Area Administrative Unit Outcomes (SLOs and AUOs)

ILOs Operationally Defined ILOs can be organized as high-level concepts (e.g., Computation)… with subcomponents (e.g., Calculating)… and specific measureable learning outcomes (e.g., Uses estimating, predicting, or trial and error) General ILO Subcomponent Measurable Learning Outcome Example above from Foothill College Specific

Mesa ILOs Communication Critical Thinking Global Awareness Personal Awareness and Civic Responsibility Self-Awareness and Interpersonal Skills Technological Awareness

Sample ILOs Communication (Chaffey College) Students will demonstrate effective communication and comprehensions skills. Examples will include, but are not limited to the following: Comprehend, analyze, and respond appropriately to oral, written, and visual information. Effectively communicate/express information through speaking, writing, visual, and other appropriate modes of communication/expression.

Sample ILOs (continued) Personal Development and Management (Santa Rosa Junior College) Develop self-awareness and confidence Manage resources, such as time and money, in order to advance personal and career goals Maintain or improve health Appreciate the value of lifelong learning

Sample ILOs (continued) Technology (South Seattle Community College) Select and use appropriate technological tools for academic and career tasks Information and Technological Competency (San Joaquin Delta College) Find, evaluate, ethically use, and appropriately cite information in a variety of formats (e.g., print,  multimedia, and electronic resources).

Sample ILOs (continued) Analytical Thinking (Lassen Community College) Ability to… Analyze a situation Identify and research a problem Propose a solution or desired outcome Implement a plan to address the problem Evaluate progress, and Adjust the plan as appropriate to arrive at the solution or desired outcome

Sample ILOs (continued) Community/Global Awareness and Responsibility (Chaffey College) Students will demonstrate knowledge of significant social, cultural, environmental and aesthetic perspectives. Examples will include, but are not limited to the following: Identify the social and ethical responsibilities of the individual in society. Demonstrate commitment to active citizenship by recognizing and evaluating important social, ecological, economical, and political issues. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for individual, social, and cultural diversity

Resources & References ACCJC Description of SLOs http://www.accjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/March%202009%20newsletter.pdf. CSU East Bay ILO Preamble http://www20.csueastbay.edu/faculty/senate/files/Policies/ilo-sen-prez-approved-5-24-12.pdf. Chaffey College Core Competencies http://www.chaffey.edu/slo/core_comp.html Foothill College ILOs with Subcategories and Rubrics http://www.foothill.edu/schedule/institutional_learning_outcomes.php RP Group SLO Glossary http://www.rpgroup.org/sites/default/files/SLO-Glossary-2010.pdf San Joaquin Delta College ILOs http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/slo/ILO.html