1. Assessment of General Education Dr. Bob Hurt Faculty Associate for Assessment and Program Review Cal Poly Pomona

2. Outline Objectives Principles & process of program assessment Sample competencies Sample rubrics Questions & discussion

3. Objectives Upon completion of today’s session, you should be able to: –Explain the general process & principles of program assessment. –Discuss the role of competencies & rubrics in GE assessment. –Develop / adapt competencies for general education. –Develop / adapt rubrics for GE assessment.

4. Principles & process of program assessment (1 of 2) Principles –The purpose of program assessment is to confirm and encourage excellence & relevance in the academic program. –Program faculty own the process and results of program assessment.

5. Principles & process of program assessment (2 of 2) Diamond, Robert M. Designing & Assessing Courses & Curricula: A Practical Guide. Josey- Bass Publishers, 1998.

6. Sample competencies (1 of 3) Communication in the English Language California State University, Bakersfield Science CSU Monterey Bay

7. Sample competencies (2 of 3) Communication in the English Language –Three broad areas Speaking & listening Writing & reading Critical thinking & logical reasoning –Each area includes goals and objectives Example (critical thinking & logical reasoning) Goal: construct a good argument –Objective 1: develop a clear thesis of appropriate scope –Objective 2: provide reasons from a variety of disciplines that support the thesis –Objective 3: Organize the evidence so that it adequately supports the thesis. California State University, Bakersfield

8. Sample competencies (3 of 3) Science –Three parts Requirements Interpretation of requirements Objectives –Parallel structure in other GE areas (referred to as University Learning Requirements) Sample objectives –Demonstrate understanding of the scientific method of inquiry and of standard scientific techniques by using them to answer questions about physical, biological & social processes. –Explain at least five fundamental physical science concepts or principles. California State University, Monterey Bay

9. Sample rubrics Consider these rubrics as descriptive, not normative. They are included here to stimulate thinking and provide a basis for discussion. Holistic critical thinking scoring rubric (Facione & Facione)Holistic critical thinking scoring rubric Levels of writing quality (Bowling Green University)Levels of writing quality

10. Questions & discussion