1. Pillar 4: Ensuring the Students Are Learning
IEPI PATHWAYS WORKSHOP
January 26-27, 2017

2. Presenters
Randy Beach, English Professor Southwestern CCD, South Representative Executive Committee ASCCC
Jarek Janio, Santa Ana College/Centennial Education Center, Past President ACCE
Brad Phillips, President/CEO Institute for Evidence Based Change

3. Outcomes
describe the importance of course outlines that align to measureable program outcomes
define program pathway specific outcomes that address the necessary soft skills, knowledge and abilities that enable students to be successful in further education or employment
create assessment strategies to evaluate whether students are mastering learning outcomes and building skills across each program.

4. The 4 Pillars Characteristics of all programs
Foundation for unique, local pathways development
Approaches the student experience holistically
Randy

5. The 4 Pillars Clarify paths to student end goals
Help students choose and enter a pathway
Help students stay on path
Ensure that students are learning
Randy

6. Starting at the End
Identify the skills, abilities, knowledge needed for success
Work backward to create/revise program focus and pathway
Choose/create courses to support program outcomes
Course outlines should align with the program outcomes to ensure meaningful outcomes assessment

7. ILOs and GEKOs
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) derive from your mission and reflect the characteristics of an educated person
Program learning outcomes support overall ILOs
Applies to career-oriented (CTE) disciplines and transfer/”academic” programs
General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs) are the philosophical/pedagogical foundation for transfer agreements
Assessing GELOs assesses transfer readiness
Begin with the ILOs and GELOs when designing programs

8. COR Alignment Program: Program Outcome COR(S) Aligned
Assessment method

9. COR Alignment Program: Dental Hygiene Certificate of Achievement
Program Outcome
COR(S) Aligned
Assessment method
Participate in the various aspects of dental practice management including marketing, technology, and office production
DH 100 Intro to Dental Hygiene
BUS 317 Healthcare Management
DH 422 Dental Hygiene Clinical
Student Interviews; Employer surveys; student self-reflections

10. Program Outcomes Skills specific to industry/discipline
Technical knowledge
History of the industry/discipline
Methods and theories
Skills essential for transition to workforce
Collaboration
Problem solving
Adaptability

11. Meaningful Assessment
COR Alignment and Outcomes Mapping not the most effective for meaningful research
Direct collection of evidence tells a powerful story
Outcomes link theoretically and pedagogically, but variables at the section level impact assessment through mapping alone

12. Outcomes and Industry
Alignment of COR outcomes with program outcomes in non-CTE areas often inherent in discipline
Alignment of outcomes with industry need more complex
Requires more analysis and consultation with external groups

13. Curriculum to Career Choices
Generic Building Blocks Competency Model* *

14. Generic Building Blocks Competency Model**

15. Generic Building Blocks Competency Model**

16. Generic Building Blocks Competency Model**

17. Getting to Alignment

18. Health Professions’ Pathways

19. CtCC Steps Determine Pathway Map Pathway to careers/occupations
Engage with O*NET to identify skills, knowledge, abilities and non-academic competencies
Map academic general education SLOs to career/occupation competencies by using construct equivalences
Determine level of engagement
Identify gaps
Develop plan to address gaps