Learning outcomes are the foundation of effective curriculum design and assessment. They articulate what students are expected to know, do, or value as a result of their educational experiences. Recently, several units have undertaken the important work of updating their outcomes to ensure clarity, alignment, and relevance in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.
Academic Learning Outcomes
Art Education BFA embarked on a systematic review of their learning outcomes to address areas for improvement and align with recent program changes. Revisions were made to reflect the transition from a BA to a BFA, connect program learning outcomes to the assessment process introduced in 2022 by EHHS for student teaching (K-STEP), and simplify outcomes to better demonstrate program progression requirements. Faculty collaborated to revise outcomes, integrating feedback on best practices and aligning them with accreditation standards.
Business Management Technology AAB faculty incorporated feedback from the university's associate director of assessment to revise their learning outcomes and address identified areas for improvement. Faculty worked collaboratively to streamline and condense, ensuring greater specificity, measurability and stronger alignment with current courses.
Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes
Division of Student Life implemented a robust planning and assessment strategy that integrates with the University's strategic roadmap, ensuring that all units regularly evaluate their impact on both university and division-level objectives. This process involves departments setting goals, defining operational and student learning outcomes, creating assessment plans and utilizing assessment data to drive continuous improvement in their programs and services.
