1. THE ASSESSMENT TWO-STEP: It’s more than a line dance

2. Outline  What is Moreno Valley College?  What is the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)?  Translating Standards to Practice  Assessment Cycle  Mapping assignments to Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)  Assessment Summary Report  Integration of SLO assessment into program review *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

3. What is Moreno Valley College?  California Community College  Part of a 3 college District located in Southern California  12Fall - Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES)=2,374; Head Count = approx. 10,000  Primarily 1 st generation college students  Highly diverse  One full-time librarian  LIB 1: Information Competency; 1 unit *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

4. What is ACCJC, and what are their standards?  Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges  Accreditation Standards Accreditation Standards  Standard IIC: Library and Learning Support Services Standard IIC *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

5. Section IIC Questions *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.  Relying on appropriate expertise of faculty, including librarians and other learning support services professionals, the institution selects and maintains educational equipment and materials to support student learning and enhance the achievement of the mission of the institution.  The institution provides ongoing instruction for users of library and other learning support services so that students are able to develop skills in information competency.

6. Section IIC Questions continued *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.  The institution provides students and personnel responsible for student learning programs and services adequate access to the library and other learning support services, regardless of their location or means of delivery.  The institution provides effective maintenance and security for its library and other learning support services.

7. Section IIC Questions continued *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.  The institution evaluates library and other learning support services to assure their adequacy in meeting identified student needs. Evaluation of these services provides evidence that they contribute to the achievement of student learning outcomes. The institution uses the results of these evaluations as the basis of improvement.

8. Translating Standards into Practice  SLOs for LIB 1: Information Competency  Determine and articulate information needs.  Find information using a variety of resources.  Describe and apply criteria for critically evaluating information.  Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.  Identify and summarize ethical and social issues related to information and its use. *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

9. LIB 1 Assessment CycleAssessment Cycle CourseSemesterSLO Frequency of data collection and analyses In the last 4 years, how many times has the course been assessed? Next assessment report due date Who will prepare the assessment report? Spring 2012 LIB 1: Information Competency 1 unit Develop an effective search statement to find information in a variety of sources, primarily subscription databases. Each semester Debbi Renfrow Fall 2012SLO LIB 1: Information Competency 1 unit Find information using a variety of resources. Each semester Debbi Renfrow Spring 2013 SLO LIB 1: Information Competency 1 unit Describe and apply criteria for critically evaluating information. Each semester Debbi Renfrow Fall 2013 SLO LIB 1: Information Competency 1 unit Determine and articulate information needs. Each semester Debbi Renfrow Spring 2014SLO LIB 1: Information Competency 1 unit Identify and summarize ethical and social issues related to information and its use. Each semester Debbi Renfrow Fall 2014SLO LIB 1: Information Competency 1 unit Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. Each semester Debbi Renfrow *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

10. Translating Standards into Practice  Mapping Assignments to SLOs  Creating an effective search statement Creating an effective search statement  Identifying and Locating Articles Identifying and Locating Articles  Creating a Research Question Creating a Research Question  Identify Keywords Identify Keywords  MLA Practice MLA Practice  Understanding Periodical Types Understanding Periodical Types  Virtual Library Tour Virtual Library Tour *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

11. Translating Standards into Practice  Assessment Summary Reports  Fall 2010 Fall 2010  Fall 2012 Fall 2012  Spring 2012 Spring 2012  One-Shot Assessments One-Shot Assessments *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

12. Integrating Assessment Results into Program Reviews *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted. Unit Goals 2012-2013 New/OngoingList Activity(s) Linked to the Goal Needed SupportRationale Seek permanent funding for print and electronic library resources. OngoingThrough various outreach activities such as Academic Senate, department meetings, etc, continue to emphasize the need for permanent funding for library resources. FundingThe library’s budget does not allow for the subscription to electronic resources. Currently the majority of the library’s electronic resources are grant funded. As grants come to an end, the library has had to cancel some electronic resources. Supports the following college goal: “Ensure sufficient revenue stream that will support and sustain Moreno Valley College’s Academic, Student Services, and Business Services programs.”

13. Quick Quick Slow…back to ACCJC *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted. Assess SLO Determine Needs Needs into APR ACCJC Self Study Student Learning

14. Thank you for your time and attention! Moreno Valley College  Debbi Renfrow  debbi.renfrow@mvc.edu debbi.renfrow@mvc.edu  (951) 571-6109  mvc.edu/library Presentation and documents: http://researchguides.mvc.edu/loex2013 http://researchguides.mvc.edu/loex2013 *All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.