1. PLO Assessment Cycle Creating & Assessing PLOs
Dr. Abdie Tabrizi
Engineering Faculty
Jovita Valdez
ACCC
Lynette Apen
SLO Coordinator

2. Presentation Learning Outcome
After this presentation…
the participant will formulate well-designed program level student learning outcomes and prepare the ACCC program approval form. (Thursday)
The participant will identify and document a method and timeline to assess program outcomes. (Friday)

3. Program Learning Outcomes
3-5 Statements of overarching knowledge, skills, or values students acquire in the program
Focus on intended outcomes that are critical to your program.
Use active verbs
Define, explain, examine, analyze…
Are measurable
Clearly stated: easy for students to understand
Questions to ask:
How have the students’ experiences in the program contributed to their abilities, knowledge, values and attitudes? Ask:
Cognitive skills: What does the student know?
Performance skills: What does the student do?
Affective skill: What does the student care about?
What are the knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes expected of graduates of the program?
What would the "perfect" program look like in terms of outcomes?
What would a “good” program look like in terms of outcomes

4. What to Consider When Writing PLOs
ILO + Mission
Program purpose & Components
Overlapping SLOs
Student knowledge

5. Well-Written PLOs Art History Engineering Nursing
Demonstrate skills in visual analysis by identifying specific formal elements.
Engineering
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate & solve engineering problems.
Nursing
Utilize teaching/learning principles to promote optimal health throughout the life span in a variety of settings.

6. Now It’s Your Turn
Draft your PLOs

7. ACCC Program Approval Process
ACCC Program Approval Form
ACCC Program Short Form
Completion of ACCC Program Approval Form

8. PLO Assessment
When the data from the assessment process are known, these outcomes should create opportunity to make improvements in the program that is being offered to your students.
Examine broader aspects of program- external requirements
Can any existing course assessment be used?
How will programs meet to ID, plan & analyze assessments?
This will be incorporated in program review

9. Choosing the Right Assessment
Direct
Indirect
Actual learning
Embedded test questions
Rubric
Lab activity
Licensing exam/certification
Perception of learning
Degree completion rate
Employer survey
Alumni survey

10. EVC PLO Assessment Examples
Paralegal AA embedded questions on quiz + final paper
English AA end of semester essay
Chemistry AA Annotated Bibliography
Engineering AA lab activity + homework assignment
Nursing AS Licensing Exam
Administration of Justice AA Law Enforcement Report

11. Now It Is Your Turn Type PLOs & Major courses in matrix
ID assessment & set timeline
Post Assessment: Data analysis, document summary, plan for improvement

12. References
Allen, G., Cummings, V. & Sands-Miller, D. (Fall 2007). Course and program student learning outcomes assessment handbook: course and program level principles and practices. Project Learn; Santa Rosa Junior College.
Fulks, J., Pacheco, B. (n.d.). Student Learning Outcomes Assessment.