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Recording of Program Chairs Working Session from February 27, 2020.
What & Why
What & Why
The Higher Learning Commission requires that every program develop and assess student learning outcomes:
The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs [snip] and it evaluates their effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. The rigor and quality of each educational program is consistent regardless of modality, location or other differentiating factors.
Program learning outcomes are approved through the school's appropriate curriculum committee. Changes must also be approved.
How To
How To
Review Criterion 3, Teaching and Learning for Student Success, in Revised Criteria for Accreditation from HLC.
Develop or evaluate and edit measurable program outcomes that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of their program.
Complete assessment documents (templates are below) for the program's curriculum map, assessment plan, and assessment report.
Submit annual assessment information, including data and action plans, using the Annual Report form from Academic Affairs.
Store program assessment information in a program's assessment Google folder.
Click on your School below to access the program folders in Google Drive. You must be logged in using your St. Scholastica Google account.
You will only be able to access your own program's folder.
Program chairs have editing access; please contact your program chair to be added to a folder.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
How to Write Program Outcomes (University of Missouri)
What is Career Readiness? The National Association of Colleges and Employers has established eight career readiness competency sets in areas such as Communication, Critical Thinking, and Teamwork.
Templates
Templates
Annual Report Form (Academic Affairs) NOTE: When you open it, you will be directed to make a copy for your use.
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