General Education Student Learning Assessment

Overview

General Education Student Learning Assessment

GEO Training Series: 1 of 5 Spring 2012 February 13, 2012

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Purpose

The purpose of General Education Assessment is to measure student learning based on student work from an aggregated, institutional perspective. The six GEOs focus on institutional level student learning outcomes which may be assessed across the curriculum. CAC will NOT use GEO assessment results to evaluate instructors.

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The 5-Step Continuous

Cycle

Student Learning Outcome Assessment

5-Step Process

Assessment of Student Learning Across the Curriculum

2008 thru Fall 2011 FALL SUMMER

2012 2013

FALL SUMMER 2013 2014

FALL SUMMER 2014 2015

GEO Assessment Math Pilot

+ Communication.

Pilot

Pilot Phase Ended

(All 6 GEOs) Cultural / Artistic

Heritage+

Individual / Social Responsibility

Communication

+Informational / Technological

Literacy

Critical Thinking / Analytical

Reasoning+

Mathematical / Scientific Inquiry

SPRING 2012

SUMMER 2012

All Instructors of Target Courses

assess GEO Standards

(All 27)

3-Year Assessment Cycle

Courses selected by Lottery system February 2012) and Academic Leadership is informed of Courses drawn in LotteryInstructional Team notified by Director of Student Learning Assessment (after instructors finalized)Course Assessment Leader (CAL) selected at first meeting or based on experience CAL attends trainingInstructional Team determines sample The CAL submits the Plan

1. Course Lottery (February) and Academic Leadership notified of summer and fall courses selected

2. Assessment Team (AT) notified by Director of Student Learning Assessment

3. Assessment Leader (AL) selected

4. AL attends training5. AT sets assessment parameters

and timeline to meet deadlines6. AL submits plan to GEO chair/SLA

director

1. Plan Assessment

2. Collect Data

CAT implements plan A. Reviews GEO Map, Institutional GEO RubricB. Selects best artifact(s) to assess C. Scores artifact(s) using the Rubric

D. Records Scores and Student IDs on Data forms

Assessment LeaderA. Reviews forms (accuracy/completeness)B. Submits sample SLA Director

The TEAM (AT) uses the IPR report to

- further analyze findings

- expand the analysis to include qualitative data and other information

AL, AT, GEO Executive, Divisions, and cross-disciplinary teams including students review the results

3. Interpret Results

4. Act on Results

• Results are shared at the division level and suggestions gathered

• Faculty determine best

opportunities/strategies for improving student learning

• Team led by the Assessment Leader writes report including best improvement for implementation

5. Report

• CAL leads CAT to write reports

• Highlights shared with CAC/Governing Board

• Posted to BB: Evidence of Student Success

• Program Owners act on results

• Results impact Academic Program Review

General Education Assessment Process Steps

CELEBRATE !

Recognition of Successes by CAC

….then continue assessing the improvements implemented

Thank You.

The ongoing evaluation of General Education Outcomes strengthens CAC and

contributes to the success of all our graduates.

Questions? Contact:Mary Menzel-Germanson Mary.menzel@centralaz.edu (520) 494-5215

Myna Frestedt myna.frestedt@centralaz.edu (520) 494-5593

Jennie Lee VoyceJennie.voyce@centralaz.edu (520) 494-5591