1. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #1: Outcomes Writing Intended Student Learning Outcomes Outcomes describe specific learning behaviors that students should exhibit in the context of the program/discipline/course. Outcomes are the specific skills, values and attitudes students should exhibit that reflect the broader goals (e.g., for students in a freshman writing course, this might be “students are able to develop a cogent argument to support a position”). Often in the assessment literature, “objectives”and “outcomes” are used interchangeably. “A student drove himself so hard that he missed the learning curve.” - Pun of the Day

2. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #1: Outcomes Effectives Outcomes Use action words that specify definite, observable behaviors. Indicate an appropriate level of attainment. Are assessable through one or more indicators. Comprehensively and meaningfully define a goal. Are realistic and achievable. Use simple language. “Two mathematicians arguing about even numbers were at odds.” – Pun of the Day

3. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #1: Outcomes

4. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #1: Outcomes

5. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #1: Outcomes Difficulty Writing Outcomes? For each of your stated goals, what are the specific student behaviors, skills, or abilities that would tell you this outcome is being achieved? Ideally and briefly, what would a skeptic need (what evidence needs to be present, what specific behavior needs to be visible) in order to see that your students are achieving the major outcomes you have set out for them? In your experience, what evidence tells you when students have met these outcomes – how do you know when they’re “getting” it?

6. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #1: Outcomes Curriculum Mapping Program Goal Program Outcome Depth of Coverage Required Courses ABC 101 ABC 110 ABC 200 ABC 210 ABC 220 ABC 295 Goal 1 Outcome 1 Basic Introduction or Review XXX Advanced Application X X Outcome 2 Basic Introduction or Review X XX Advanced Application X X Goal 2 Outcome 3 Basic Introduction or Review X XX Advanced Application X X Outcome 4 Basic Introduction or Review X X Advanced Application XX

7. From Here, Go Anywhere Identify & Review Existing Assessment Measures What information on student learning/performance do you currently collect? What assessments are administered? Direct and Indirect Measures How do these data sources relate to your newly articulated outcomes? Does the data provide rich understanding? Are there gaps between the information you collect and your outcomes? What other information do you need to have to understand whether students are meeting these outcomes? Step #2: Measures

8. From Here, Go Anywhere Step# 2: MeasuresOutcome-Assessment Comparison Matrix ACC 201 Homework (HW)1 HW2Quiz1HW3Midterm Outcome 1: Accounting Cycle XXXX Outcome 2: Closing Entries XXX Outcome 3: Financial Statements XX

9. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #2: Measures Outcome-Test Item Matrix ACC 201 Homework 2 Question1Question 2Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Outcome 1 (75% of Questions) XXX Outcome 2 (25% of Questions) X Outcome 3 (Bonus Question) X

10. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #2: Measures Assess at Specific Points in Time or Over Time? Think about the length and scope of the assessment techniques you are currently administer or you’d like to implement. “Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.” - B. F. Skinner

11. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #3: Results Establish Minimum Competency What constitutes exemplary, satisfactory, needs improvement (e.g., rubrics/scoring guides with examples of A/B/C/F-level work)? What are your realistic expectations (e.g., 90% will graduate/pass)? “The great difficulty in education is to get experience out of ideas.” - George Santayana

12. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #3: Results Collect Data & Compute Actual Results Determine when and how to collect the data. For course-based assessment data  faculty of selected courses administer assessments and compile their results. Lead Deans decide how to collect and enter the course-based assessment data for analysis. Compare expectations against actual results. “You can observe a lot by just watching.” “We made too many wrong mistakes.” - Yogi Berra

13. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #3: Results

14. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #3: Results

15. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #4: Highlights & Enhancements Closing the Loop: Interpreting and Using the Results Highlights Analyze the assessment measure data and cite evidence that confirms the program/discipline/ course is accomplishing its intended outcome. Enhancements Cite evidence that identifies areas for improvement and state enhancement strategies/activities planned for the coming year that address these areas. Implement planned strategies the following year (Fall 04) and report their impact (Spring 05).

16. From Here, Go Anywhere Step #5: Other Noted Data Other Noted Data Note all significant trends, developments, accomplishments, issues, opportunities, threats, etc.. that were NOT cited elsewhere in the report. Make this the “brag book” portion of the report (e.g., faculty accolades, regional/state/national awards).

17. From Here, Go Anywhere Programmatic Outcomes Top portion of the report form (between the Background/Descriptive Section and the Student Learning Outcomes Section). Apply same process to the non- student portion of the report. Programmatic outcomes ensure your program’s viability (e.g., FTEs, headcounts, modernized equipment).

18. From Here, Go Anywhere Closure Activity Writing Intended Outcomes and Selecting Appropriate Assessment Measures (Time Permitting) Write an outcome Then pick a… course Measure, rubric and/or test item time to collect way to collect