University Core Assessment
University Core Assessment
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The development and implementation of SLU's new University Core has been informed by a sustained and continuing commitment to assessment of our distinctive approach to general education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
The development and implementation of SLU's new University Core has been informed by a sustained and continuing commitment to assessment of our distinctive approach to general education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
SLU's University Core includes nineteen distinct requirements, each of which builds student achievement of our nine foundational Core Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Each Core component area contributes to student achievement of our SLOs at either the introductory, developmental, or achievement level. You can learn more about our University Core learning outcomes and see a curricular map here.
Core assessment is undertaken by the University Undergraduate Core Committee (UUCC) in partnership with SLU's Office of University Assessment. Our first assessment project took place in the Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 academic year, when we conducted a targeted assessment of two First-Year Core courses - Ignite Seminar and Cura Personalis I: Self in Community - offered to a small group of 250 Core Pilot students in advance of our full Core launch year of 2022-23. You can find an early overview of our Core Assessment plan here.
Our first full round of assessment took place over the 22-23 academic year, when we assessed student achievement of SLO 1 (see below). Our second round, in 23-24, focused on SLOs 4 and 6. And in the current 24-25 academic year, we are assessing SLOs 2 and 9. You can see the full University Core Assessment plan here.
SLO 1 Assessment
SLO 1 Assessment
Summary of SLO 1 Assessment
Summary of SLO 1 Assessment
Under the guidance of the Core's Theological and Philosophical Foundations subcommittee and in partnership with SLU's Office of Assessment, in AY 2022-23 the Core gathered and assessed student artifacts from two required Core courses: Ultimate Questions: Theology and Ultimate Questions: Philosophy.
In AY 2023-24, this same subcommittee reviewed and interpreted the results of this assessment cycle, and offered concrete recommendations for improving future student achievement of this outcome. In 2024-25, the UUCC will work with our campus partners to act on these recommendations.
Exec Summary_Core SLO 1 Assessment Report.pdfSLO 1 Assessment Report
SLO 1 Assessment Report
Executive Summary
Core SLO 1 Assessment Report - April 2024.pdfSLO 1 Assessment Report
SLO 1 Assessment Report
Full Report
Approved_SLO 1 Assessment Rubric.pdfSLO 1 Rubric
SLO 1 Rubric
UUCC SLO 1 Assessment.pdfSLO 4 Assessment
SLO 4 Assessment
Summary of SLO 4 Assessment
Summary of SLO 4 Assessment
Under the guidance of the Core's Eloquentia Perfecta and Cura Personalis subcommittees and in partnership with SLU's Office of Assessment, in AY 2023-24 the Core gathered and assessed student artifacts from courses which measure students' ability to demonstrate understanding of SLO 4 at the "achieve" level.
In AY 2024-25, the Eloquentia Perfecta subcommittee, in collaboration with the Cura Personalis subcommittee, will review and interpret the results of this assessment cycle, and will offer concrete recommendations for improving future student achievement of this outcome. In 2025-26, the UUCC will work with our campus partners to act on these recommendations.
SLO 4 Rubric for June 2024 Workshop.pdfSLO 4 Rubric
SLO 4 Rubric
SLO4 Assessment Report Executive Summary.V.3.docxSLO 4 Assessment Report
SLO 4 Assessment Report
Executive Summary
Core SLO 4 Final Assessment Report - May 2025.pdfSLO 4 Assessment Report
SLO 4 Assessment Report
Full Report
SLO4.Assessment.Findings.Recommendations.UUCC.5-7-25.pptxSLO 6 Assessment
SLO 6 Assessment
Summary of SLO 6 Assessment
Summary of SLO 6 Assessment
Under the guidance of the Core's Equity and Global Identities subcommittee and in partnership with SLU's Office of Assessment, in AY 2023-24 the Core gathered and assessed artifacts from courses which measure students' ability to demonstrate understanding of SLO 6 at the "achieve" level.
In AY 2024-25, the Equity and Global Identities subcommittee will review and interpret the results of this assessment cycle, and will offer concrete recommendations for improving future student achievement of this outcome. In 2025-26, the UUCC will work with our campus partners to act on these recommendations.
Core SLO 6 RUbric w key--Final Version for UUCC.pdfSLO 6 Rubric
SLO 6 Rubric
SLO 6 Assessment Report Summary.pdfSLO 6 Assessment Report
SLO 6 Assessment Report
Executive Summary
Core SLO 6 Final Assessment Report - May 2025.pdfSLO 6 Assessment Report
SLO 6 Assessment Report
Full Report
SLO6 assessment report summary.pptxSLO 2 Assessment
SLO 2 Assessment
SLO 2 Assessment Rubric Final.docxSummary of SLO 2 Assessment
Summary of SLO 2 Assessment
Under the guidance of the Core's Collaborative Inquiry subcommittee and in partnership with SLU's Office of Assessment, in AY 2024-25 the Core gathered and assessed student artifacts from courses which measure students' ability to demonstrate understanding of SLO 2 at the "achieve" level.
In AY 2025-26, the Collaborative Inquiry subcommittee will review and interpret the results of this assessment cycle, and will offer concrete recommendations for improving future student achievement of this outcome. In 2026-27, the UUCC will work with our campus partners to act on these recommendations.
SLO 9 Assessment
SLO 9 Assessment
Summary of SLO 9 Assessment
Summary of SLO 9 Assessment
Under the guidance of the Core's Cura Personalis and Reflection in Action subcommittee and in partnership with SLU's Office of Assessment, in AY 2024-25 the Core gathered and assessed student artifacts from courses which measure students' ability to demonstrate understanding of SLO 9 at the "achieve" level.
In AY 2025-26, the Cura Personalis and Reflection in Action subcommittee will review and interpret the results of this assessment cycle, and will offer concrete recommendations for improving future student achievement of this outcome. In 2026-27, the UUCC will work with our campus partners to act on these recommendations.
SLO 9 Assessment Rubric Final.docxQuestions about Core Assessment?
Questions about Core Assessment?
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