1. University College: Assessment, Planning and Outcomes

2. Colloquy Assessment – ZU Learning Outcomes
Global Awareness
Information Literacy
Language: English
Language: Arabic
Information Technology
Leadership
Critical Thinking & Quantitative Reasoning B D
COLLOQUY SEQUENCES
[150] [155]
250
English Language
140
145
240
Arabic Language
130
Arabic Labs
Science, Math & Technology
[110]
[270]
[101]
111
[160]
[103]
[260]
University Socialization & Career Education
[120]
120
[105]
[ ] courses in which assessment of the outcome will occur after Spring 2011

3. Timeline Global Awareness Information Literacy Language – Arabic
Spring 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Global Awareness
250
150, 155, 250
135, 230
Information Literacy
145, 240
140, 145, 240
120
Language – Arabic
130, 230, Ar Labs
Ar Labs
130, Ar Labs
Language – English
Critical Thinking & Quantitative Reasoning
111
101, 111, 110
103
260
160, 260
Information Technology
110, 270
Leadership
105

4. Learning Outcome Master Plan Information Literacy
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to find, evaluate and use appropriate information from multiple sources to respond to a variety of needs
Indicator(s)
Academic Year & Semester
Assessment Points
Method(s) of Assessment
Sample Size
Performance Target
3. Evaluate information and its sources critically
4. Use information to communicate effectively to varied audiences in multiple contexts
5. Adhere to ethical practices in use of information
Fall 2010
COL 140
Final assignment - Writing
17 sections
100% Beginning
COL 145
12 sections
COL 240
80% Developing
COL 250
Common writing
5 sections
Spring 2011

5. Learning Outcome Master Plan Language (Arabic)
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate effectively in (English and) Modern Standard Arabic, using the academic and professional conventions of these languages appropriately
Indicator(s)
Academic Year & Semester
Assessment Points
Method(s) of Assessment
Sample Size
Performance Target
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading)
Spring 2010
COL 130
Common exam - Reading
97 students
60% pass
COL 230
99 students
70% pass
Fall 2010
Arabic Lab I
245 students
80% pass
Arabic Lab II
Production of written Arabic (Writing)
Spring 2011
Comprehension of spoken Arabic ( Listening)
Production of spoken Modern Standard Arabic (Speaking)
Fall 2011

6. Learning Outcome Master Plan Language (English)
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate effectively in English (and Modern Standard Arabic), using the academic and professional conventions of these languages appropriately
Indicator(s)
Academic Year & Semester
Assessment Points
Method(s) of Assessment
Sample Size
Performance Target
Comprehension of Written English (Reading)
Production of Written English (Writing)
Comprehension of Spoken English (Listening)
Production of Spoken English (Speaking)
Fall 2010
COL 240
IELTS Exam
187 students
80% ≥ 5.5
Production of Written English (Writing)
Spring 2011
COL 140
Final assignment - Writing
100% Beginning
COL 145
80% Developing
COL 120
Common assignment - Speaking

7. Academic Year & Semester Method(s) of Assessment
Learning Outcome Master Plan Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to use both critical and quantitative processes to solve problems and to develop informed information
Indicator(s)
Academic Year & Semester
Assessment Points
Method(s) of Assessment
Sample Size
Performance Target
Identify essential information
Interpret both qualitative and quantitative information
Formulate reasoned conclusions
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
COL 111
Review worksheets for the final exam
5 sec (AUH-W)
2 sec (AUH-M)
5 sec (DXB-W)
2 sec (DXB-M)
100% Beginning
Fall 2011
COL 260

8. Learning Outcome Master Plan Global Awareness
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to understand and value their own culture and other cultures, perceiving and reacting to differences from an informed and socially responsible point of view
Indicator(s)
Academic Year & Semester
Assessment Points
Method(s) of Assessment
Sample Size
Performance Target
1. Provide an informed response to a global concept or issue
2. Examine global issues within the local context
3. Propose or plan action to address an international issue in a way that demonstrates social responsibility
Fall 2010
COL 250
Final exam question
15 sections
80% Developing
Common writing
5 sections
Spring 2011
4. Acknowledge the values of other cultures
Fall 2011
COL 150
100% Beginning
COL 155

9. Learning Outcome Master Plan Leadership
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to undertake leadership roles and responsibilities, interacting effectively with others to accomplish shared goals
Indicator(s)
Academic Year & Semester
Assessment Points
Method(s) of Assessment
Sample Size
Performance Target
2. Work effectively in group and interpersonal (dyadic) contexts
3. Demonstrate capacity to attain goals
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
COL 120
Group Project
5 sec (AUH-W)
5 sec (DXB-W)
100% Beginning