Middle States Self-Study Working Group 7 Since Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) assessment was instituted on campus in the early 2000’s, over half of full-time faculty have participated in the assessment of 95 different courses. In addition, all degree programs have completed or are in the process of doing program assessment. See Appendix 14.1 for a list of courses assessed. See also Working Group 6’s findings in response to Standard 11, Question 2 for more details on program assessment activities. B. Numerous examples exist that demonstrate how results from assessment have impacted teaching and learning in courses and programs. Table 14.1 below gives examples of how results from course assessment have impacted teaching and learning. Additional examples are provided in Appendix 14.2. T 14.1: How Course Assessment Has Impacted Teaching and Learning - Examples Timeframe Assessment Course for Activity Name Assessment Changes that were made PSY 101 Fall 2008Pre-post testing of Established baseline knowledge on core SLOs of present student students taking PSY 101; established ongoing SLO performance assessment mechanisms linked to SLOs DEN 219 Fall 2010Student surveys, Incorporated SLOs on the syllabus and assessment present review of syllabus checklists into clinical manual; established ongoing to incorporate SLO assessment mechanisms SLOs, technical assistance with faculty GER 102 Spring 2006Alumni surveys New textbook selected and syllabus revised. Course present and course piloted as a double period and incorporated site visits revision to senior centers; established ongoing SLO assessment mechanisms
Source: Hostos OIR Table 14.2 below gives examples of how results from degree program assessment have impacted teaching and learning. Additional examples are provided in Appendix 14.3. T 14.2: How Program Assessment Has Impacted Teaching and Learning - Examples Timeframe for Assessment Program Name Assessment Activity Changes that were made Digital Design Fall 2010Portfolio Changed curriculum based on student performance present Assessment on Portfolio Assessment; structured advisement activities for program students. Dental Hygiene Fall 2009Conducted Aligned Program SLOs with Dental Hygiene present Survey; Courses; created Assessment Checklists; revised Conducted course level SLOs and incorporated SLOs to Assessment syllabus; revised Clinical Manual to include new Workshops assessment instruments.
Source: Hostos OIR In addition, with the continuance of academic program review, additional work will be forthcoming regarding the assessment of student learning.
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