What are Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)?
SLO is an umbrella term which includes all outcomes related to student learning. The three outcomes which Pima Community College measures are Course Learning Outcomes (CLO), Program Learning Outcomes (PLO), and General Education Learning Outcomes (GELO).
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) are the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and habits of mind that students have and take with them when they complete a course (Suskie, 2009). CLO are measured using rubrics built into the eLumen assessment management system. The assessment practices of each discipline are created and maintained by the discipline.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) are the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and habits of mind that students have and take with them when they complete a program (Suskie, 2009). Program Learning Outcomes are measured throughout the length of the program by mapping the CLO to the PLO in eLumen. When entering your CLO data, those results are contributing towards the PLO.
General Education Learning Outcomes (GELO)
General Education Learning Outcomes (GELO) are the skills, knowledge, and values expected of all graduates.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)