1. Assessment @ Brooklyn College Fall 2019
OFFICE OF Institutional effectiveness
August 29th 2019

2. MSCHE Standard V.
Assessment of student learning and achievement demonstrates that the institution’s students have accomplished educational goals consistent with their program of study, degree level, the institution’s mission, and appropriate expectations for institutions of higher education.
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3. The Msche charge
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education requires all accredited institutions to have…
… clearly stated student learning outcomes, at the institution and degree/program levels, which are interrelated with one another, with relevant educational experiences, and with the institution’s mission
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4. They are usually measured by a test or other form of assessment
college’s definition
Student Learning Outcomes are “the specific skills, attitudes, and abilities that a student should have obtained upon completion of a particular course or program.” – Brooklyn College Assessment Handbook
They are usually measured by a test or other form of assessment
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5. MSCHE Recommendations – OUTCOME OF THE ACCREDITATION ACTION in Spring 2019
A recommendation is a directive by MSCHE to improve/change a process in order to fully meet the standard Brooklyn College must: “Enhance the assessment and monitoring of the SLOs to ensure timely, sustainable and consistent implementation.”

6. Student learning outcomes are…
Written by faculty
Statements about what students will be able to do as a result of curriculum
Defined by their usefulness – is this a good tool for practical assessment practices?
Not a comprehensive definition of everything a program does
The basis of assessment – defining what we value and want students to achieve

7. Brooklyn College’s Response
Faculty Review and Evaluate the SLOs for each Degree Program
Evaluation/Workshop Session as scheduled by the School Dean
Support from the Office of Assessment

8. Timeline for SLO evaluation
Faculty are identified by Chairs/Program Directors/Major Coordinators to participate in the evaluation session of the departments’ degree program level SLOs
Workshop/Evaluation Sessions scheduled by School
Revise SLOs as needed and submit to School Dean

9. Office of Assessment Office Hours
The Assessment Manager will hold regular office hours from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM on Tuesdays and from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesdays.
Assessment Manager Help Request Form:
x5280