University College: Assessment, Planning and Outcomes

Colloquy Assessment – ZU Learning Outcomes Global Awareness Information Literacy Language: English Language: Arabic Information Technology Leadership Critical Thinking & Quantitative Reasoning B D COLLOQUY SEQUENCES [150] [155] 250 English Language 140 145 240 Arabic Language 130 Arabic Labs Science, Math & Technology [110] [270] [101] 111 [160] [103] [260] University Socialization & Career Education [120] 120 [105] [ ] courses in which assessment of the outcome will occur after Spring 2011

Timeline Global Awareness Information Literacy Language – Arabic Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Global Awareness 250 150, 155, 250 135, 230 Information Literacy 145, 240 140, 145, 240 120 Language – Arabic 130, 230, Ar Labs Ar Labs 130, Ar Labs Language – English Critical Thinking & Quantitative Reasoning 111 101, 111, 110 103 260 160, 260 Information Technology 110, 270 Leadership 105

Learning Outcome Master Plan Information Literacy ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to find, evaluate and use appropriate information from multiple sources to respond to a variety of needs Indicator(s) Academic Year & Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target 3. Evaluate information and its sources critically 4. Use information to communicate effectively to varied audiences in multiple contexts 5. Adhere to ethical practices in use of information Fall 2010 COL 140 Final assignment - Writing 17 sections 100% Beginning COL 145 12 sections COL 240 80% Developing COL 250 Common writing 5 sections Spring 2011

Learning Outcome Master Plan Language (Arabic) ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate effectively in (English and) Modern Standard Arabic, using the academic and professional conventions of these languages appropriately Indicator(s) Academic Year & Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Spring 2010 COL 130 Common exam - Reading 97 students 60% pass COL 230 99 students 70% pass Fall 2010 Arabic Lab I 245 students 80% pass Arabic Lab II Production of written Arabic (Writing) Spring 2011 Comprehension of spoken Arabic ( Listening) Production of spoken Modern Standard Arabic (Speaking) Fall 2011

Learning Outcome Master Plan Language (English) ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate effectively in English (and Modern Standard Arabic), using the academic and professional conventions of these languages appropriately Indicator(s) Academic Year & Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target Comprehension of Written English (Reading) Production of Written English (Writing) Comprehension of Spoken English (Listening) Production of Spoken English (Speaking) Fall 2010 COL 240 IELTS Exam 187 students 80% ≥ 5.5 Production of Written English (Writing) Spring 2011 COL 140 Final assignment - Writing 100% Beginning COL 145 80% Developing COL 120 Common assignment - Speaking

Academic Year & Semester Method(s) of Assessment Learning Outcome Master Plan Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to use both critical and quantitative processes to solve problems and to develop informed information Indicator(s) Academic Year & Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target Identify essential information Interpret both qualitative and quantitative information Formulate reasoned conclusions Fall 2010 Spring 2011 COL 111 Review worksheets for the final exam 5 sec (AUH-W) 2 sec (AUH-M) 5 sec (DXB-W) 2 sec (DXB-M) 100% Beginning Fall 2011 COL 260

Learning Outcome Master Plan Global Awareness ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to understand and value their own culture and other cultures, perceiving and reacting to differences from an informed and socially responsible point of view Indicator(s) Academic Year & Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target 1. Provide an informed response to a global concept or issue 2. Examine global issues within the local context 3. Propose or plan action to address an international issue in a way that demonstrates social responsibility Fall 2010 COL 250 Final exam question 15 sections 80% Developing Common writing 5 sections Spring 2011 4. Acknowledge the values of other cultures Fall 2011 COL 150 100% Beginning COL 155

Learning Outcome Master Plan Leadership ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to undertake leadership roles and responsibilities, interacting effectively with others to accomplish shared goals Indicator(s) Academic Year & Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target 2. Work effectively in group and interpersonal (dyadic) contexts 3. Demonstrate capacity to attain goals Fall 2010 Spring 2011 COL 120 Group Project 5 sec (AUH-W) 5 sec (DXB-W) 100% Beginning