General Education Learning Outcomes
Encourage students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of all
educated individuals.
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The general education learning outcomes are achieved as a result of successful completion
of the general education requirements for any degree program. The outcomes state that
upon completion of a degree program, the student should be able to effectively:
Communication
Communicate information and concepts in oral and written formats.
- Status: An improvement plan is being developed in 2024-2025. A full-scale assessment was conducted in 2023-2024.
Critical Thinking
Use evidence to develop arguments, make decisions, and evaluate outcomes.
Diverse Perspectives and Cultures
Examine diverse perspectives and cultures as they relate to the individual, the community,
and the global society.
- Status: A follow-up assessment is being conducted in 2024-2025. An improvement plan was implemented in 2023-2024.
Information Literacy
Apply a variety of credible sources to support a given topic.
- Status: A full-scale assessment is being conducted in 2024-2025. A follow-up assessment was completed in spring 2023.
Quantitative Reasoning
Use quantitative analytical skills to interpret and evaluate problems.
- Status: Assessment progress is being evaluated in 2024-2025. A follow-up assessment
was completed in spring 2024, after an improvement plan was implemented in 2021-2022.
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