Learning outcomes are the "knowledge, skills, attitudes, and habits of mind that students take with them from a learning experience" (Suskie, 2018, p. 41). Cocurricular learning outcomes (CCLOs) describe what students should learn through cocurricular experiences at GCC. MCCCD does not prescribe a districtwide set of CCLOs. Each area will identify its own outcomes that best fit its mission and students, including relying on professional organizations or standards to set their CCLOs.

This local-by-design approach lets areas focus on meaningful learning while staying connected to GCC goals and values. As we launch the new cocurricular assessment process, GCC will consider whether to adopt a small shared set of CCLOs or to continue with area-defined outcomes. A shared framework can support common language and comparability, while area-defined outcomes preserve relevance and ownership. For now, areas will name their own CCLOs, and we will revisit this question after the first assessment cycle.

Updated 08/2025