1. FALL 2015 MIRAMAR COLLEGE LAURA MURPHY COLLEGE- WIDE OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT FACILITATOR ISLO Assessment Summary

2. ISLO-1: Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World ISLO Mapping  College wide- 225 outcomes support ISLO-1  Primarily instructional areas supported this outcome ISLO Survey Results  No questions in the Spring 2015 ISLO survey addressed this ISLO Miramar College Outcomes and Assessment Facilitator

3. ISLO-2: Intellectual and Practical Skills ISLO Mapping  College wide- 718 outcomes support ISLO-2  All areas (i.e. instruction, student services, administrative services) supported this outcome ISLO Survey Results  Survey questions related to this ISLO addressed the outcomes of Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy  Communication: The majority of the respondents (72%) felt that the courses taken at Miramar College had improved their communication skills.  Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: More than half of the respondents (60%) felt that courses taken at Miramar College increased their understanding and ability to use mathematical concepts. The majority of respondents (74%) felt that course work enabled them to understand and use problem-solving strategies and critical thinking in their everyday life.  Information Literacy: The majority of respondents (69%) felt that they have developed technology skills during their time at Miramar College. Miramar College Outcomes and Assessment Facilitator

4. Q4:On average, how many times do you communicate with instructors and/or other staff members at Miramar College in and out of the classroom each week? Q5:How helpful is your communication with instructors and/or other staff members? Q6: On average, how many times do you communicate with other students at Miramar College in and out of the classroom each week? Q7: How helpful is your communication with other students? Q8:On average, how many times have you engaged in a writing assignment per semester? Q9: The courses I have taken at Miramar College have improved my communication skills. ISLO Survey: Communication Miramar College Office of Planning, Research & Institutional Effectiveness

5. ISLO Survey: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Miramar College Office of Planning, Research & Institutional Effectiveness Q10: The courses I have taken at Miramar College have helped me understand and use mathematical concepts in my everyday life. Q11: The courses I have taken at Miramar College have helped me understand and use problem-solving strategies and critical thinking in my everyday life. Q12: I have completed a course where information was presented to me and I had to analyze the information for content or purpose. Q13: In class, I have used evidence to reinforce a conclusion on a particular topic. Q14: I understand the methodical steps of critical thinking used to develop a logical conclusion. Q15: The use of interviews and/or observations was required in one or more of my courses.

6. ISLO Survey: Information Literacy Miramar College Office of Planning, Research & Institutional Effectiveness Q21: During my time at Miramar College, I have developed my technology skills (e.g. use of computer programs, search engines, library resources, email, websites, lab equipment, etc.) and am able to apply them in my everyday life. Q22: On average, how many times have you researched a topic per semester?

7. ISLO-3: Personal and Social Responsibility ISLO Mapping  College wide- 375 outcomes support ISLO-3  Proportionally higher levels of student services and administrative service outcomes supported this outcome. ISLO Survey Results  Survey questions related to this ISLO addressed the outcomes Intercultural Knowledge and Competence  The majority of the respondents (##) felt that courses at Miramar had encouraged them to understand, respect and converse about the viewpoints, values, or customs of other world cultures  More than half of the respondents (54%) attended events or activities that had increased their understanding of other cultures, values, and customs. Miramar College Outcomes and Assessment Facilitator

8. ISLO Survey : Intercultural Knowledge & Competence Miramar College Outcomes and Assessment Facilitator During my time at Miramar College, my coursework has encouraged me to do the following: Q16: Understand the viewpoints, values, or customs of other world cultures. Q17: Act and speak in ways that respect other world cultures. During my time at Miramar College, I have had conversations about the following: Q18. The viewpoints, values, or customs of cultures other than my own. Q19. Appropriate ways to communicate with people from cultures other than your own. Q20. During the past year at Miramar College, how many times have you attended events or activities that have increased your understanding of other cultures, values, and customs?

9. ISLO-4: Integrative and Applied Learning ISLO Mapping  College wide- 296 outcomes support ISLO-4  CTE courses and programs predominantly supported this outcome ISLO Survey Results  No questions in the ISLO Survey Spring 2015 addressed this outcome.

10. Outcomes Assessment Rates by ISLO Outcome TypeISLO 1ISLO 2ISLO 3ISLO 4 # CSLOs mapped492530322444 Percent meet or exceed acceptable target77%78%81%80% # PSLOs mapped12118938116 Percent meet or exceed acceptable target74%75%58%73% # Student Services SUOs mapped0660 Percent meet or exceed acceptable target0100% 0 # Instructional Support SUO mapped016140 Percent meet or exceed acceptable target069%57%0 # Administrative Services AUOs mappedNA Percent meet or exceed acceptable targetNA