Establish Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Review materials

Professional Standards

Other College Outcomes

Follow guidelines

Three to nine

Independent of mode of delivery and textbook

Observable student behavior

Accomplished during course

Write outcomes

SMART model

Full spectrum of Bloom's taxonomy

List course outcomes on syllabus

Select course-level assessment for each course-level outcome

Review current assignments for the course

Match assignments with outcomes

List outcomes not assessed by current assignments

Select assignments that measure outcomes listed

Develop assessments

Create assignment sheets and/or assessment instrument

Develop keys, rubrics or checklists

Determine level of achievement necessary

Complete and submit Course Matrices

Establish Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Review materials

Professional Standards

Other College Outcomes

Outcomes for courses in the program/academic area

Follow guidelines

Three to nine

Observable student behavior

Accomplished during program

Write outcomes

SMART model

Full spectrum of Bloom's taxonomy

List program outcomes on syllabi of courses in the program/academic area

Connect course outcomes to program/academic area outcomes

List outcomes of courses all students in program/academic area must take

Identify course outcomes related to program outcomes

Complete and submit Curriculum Map for program/academic area

Connect course outcome assessments to Institution-Wide Outcomes

Identify course assessments related to Institution-Wide Outcomes

Complete and submit Institution-Wide Matrices

The Assessment Cycle

Complete cycle of course assessment each class term

Assess student learning in courses

Submit information on course assessment

Review report from Assessment Subcommittee

Identify areas needing improvement for Action Projects

Make changes

Repeat cycle