1. Mary Catharine Lennon, HEQCO Abdel Omri, Laurentian University Brain Frank, Queens University James Humphreys, Mohawk College Kirsten Madsen, Sheridan College Rhonda Lenton, York University Rodney Turner, Seneca College & The Tuning Panels

2. Began in November 2011 to develop sector- specific student learning outcomes and assessment strategies o Life and Health Sciences o Physical Sciences o Social Sciences Two year college diploma,,three year college diploma, four year university degree & Masters program sorted into categories of competencies. To Support: Students, Faculty, Programs, Institutions, Government, & the Public

3. Build on existing work in European Union, US, and Ontario Colleges & Universities Help align teaching, learning activities, & assessment at each level Assist student mobility Etc………

4. Expert panels created of up to 12 people each, formed in three initial sectors Mix of faculty, students, and administrators from universities & colleges.

5. As the project evolved, the panels found a common language for most competencies. Competencies: Knowledge Critical Thinking Communication Social Responsibility Personal & Interpersonal Practice & Method (specific to each sector)

9. CourseProgramDiscipline Sector Wide

10. Formal Standards (E.g., UDLES/GDLES/Program Standards/Professional Accreditation Standards ) Competence Sub- competence Credential level learning outcomes Program Outcomes Course Outcomes Assessment Type Learning Artifact

12. More SLO consensus than not across Sectors Importance of linking outcomes to Assessment Methods Tuning sector learning outcomes supports integration & implementation