1. Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
Montgomery College
Fall 2010 Orientation

2. Outcomes for today’s Session
At the end of today’s session, participants will be able to
Explain what outcomes assessment is and why we do it
Identify the requirements and expectations for the MC OA process
Inform disciplines about student learning outcomes assessment at MC
Identify the steps and contents of an OA plan
Involve disciplines in the development of an OA plan

3. OA- Overview and Background
What is outcomes assessment?
Why do we do it?
What do we assess?
What do we do with the assessment information?

4. What is Outcomes Assessment?
Outcomes Assessment is an ongoing, systematic process of
identifying student learning outcomes,
assessing student achievement of those outcomes,
and using the results to improve student learning.

5. What do we assess?
We assess student performance of the most important, core sets of knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes.
We assess Gen Ed competencies.
We assess collegewide, common, core course outcomes.

6. What do we do with the assessment information?
We use the information to improve student learning.
We use the information to celebrate the success of our courses and programs.
We use the information to demonstrate accountability for student learning.

7. What don’t we do with the assessment information?
We don’t use information obtained through this process to evaluate faculty performance. Outcomes assessment is about evaluating the effectiveness of programs, not individuals.

8. OA at MC- Process and Expectations

9. 3-year Time Frame Semester 1- Planning Semester 2- Pilot and Feedback
Semester 3- Full Implementation
Semester 4 –Observations and Action Plans

10. What is MC’s OA process? College-wide Course embedded Common task
All instructors use the same discipline developed assessment instrument and scoring tools.
Faculty driven

11. OA Responsibilities

12. Workgroup Responsibilities
Develop and implement an OA plan for the course. OA Plan consists of:
SLO Courses Form,
Supporting Student Activities Worksheet
Assessment Instrument
Scoring Tool
College-wide, common, core course outcomes list
Facilitate discipline discussion about OA Plan and incorporate discipline feedback
Coordinate the implementation of the OA plan in the discipline

13. Discipline Faculty Responsibilities
Participate in the development of the OA Plan
Communicate collegewide, common, core, course outcomes to students
Communicate assessment expectations (detailed instructions, scoring rubrics, etc.) to students
Participate in the assessment

14. College-wide Outcomes Assessment Team Responsibilities
Supporting the development of the OA Plan
Giving feedback on the plan
Facilitating the collection of data
Analyzing & interpreting data
Reporting results
Providing training and leadership about OA

15. How do the Gen Ed Competencies fit in?
General Education
How do the Gen Ed Competencies fit in?

16. How do you apply the Gen Ed competency to a course?
Review your collegewide, common, core course outcomes list.
Look for outcomes where the competency is already reflected
When you assess that outcome use an instrument that includes the competency.

17. Workgroup Time

18. Workgroup Outcomes For Today
Confirm Workgroup membership and identify workgroup point of contact
Plan for sharing OA expectations and plans with discipline
Begin discussion of which collegewide, common, core outcomes to assess
Identify how Gen Ed competencies are reflected in the course
Set up future meeting dates