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: The 2018-19 assessment results can be found here. Improvement Plan created spring 2020.
Critical Thinking
Use evidence to develop arguments, make decisions, and evaluate outcomes.
- Status: The 2017-18 assessment results can be found here. Improvement Plan created spring 2019. Follow-up assessment to be conducted 2020-2021.
Diverse Perspectives and Cultures
Examine diverse perspectives and cultures as they relate to the individual, the community, and the global society.
- Status: The 2016-2017 assessment results can be found here. Improvement Plan created 2017-18, implemented beginning fall 2018. Follow-up assessment conducted in spring 2020; with the next full assessment to be conducted in 2021-2022.
Information Literacy
Apply a variety of credible sources to support a given topic.
- Status: The 2019-2020 assessment results can be found here. Improvement Plan to be developed in 2020-2021.
Quantitative Reasoning
Use quantitative analytical skills to interpret and evaluate problems.
- Status: The 2015-16 assessment results can be found here. Improvement Plan created 2016-17, implemented beginning 2017-18. Follow-up assessment conducted 2018-19; with the next full assessment to be conducted in 2020-2021.