Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
d) Speaking and/or Conversing and/or Debating
e) Interpersonal Interactions
Definition: Learners express themselves clearly and concisely to others in logical, well-organized papers and/or verbal presentations using documentation and quantitative tools when appropriate. Learners listen, understand, debate, and use information communicated by others.
2) Mathematical Competency/Quantitative Reasoning
a) Interpret and Construct Mathematical Models
b) Solve Problems Using Quantitative Models
c) Construct Arguments Using Numerical/Statistical Support
Definition: Learners understand, interpret, and manipulate numeric or symbolic information; solve problems by selecting and applying appropriate quantitative methods such as arithmetic, quantitative reasoning, estimation, measurement, probability, statistics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry; and present information and construct arguments with the use of numerical and/or statistical support.
3) Information Competency
a) Research Strategies
b) Information Location/Retrieval
c) Evaluation of Information
d) Ethical & Legal Use of Information
Definition: Learners recognize the need for information and define a research topic; select, access, and use appropriate sources to obtain relevant data; evaluate sources for reliability and accuracy; and use information in an ethical and legal manner.
4) Critical Thinking
b) Analysis and/or Synthesis
c) Interpretation and/or Inference
d) Problem Solving
e) Construct and/or Deconstruct Arguments
Definition: Learners evaluate the credibility and significance of information, effectively interpret, analyze, synthesize explain, and infer concepts and ideas; solve problems and make decisions; and construct and deconstruct arguments.
5) Global Awareness and Appreciation:
a) Scientific Complexities
b) Social and Cultural Diversity
c) Artistic Expression and Variety
d) Ethical Reasoning
e) Environmental Issues
Definition: Learners recognize and analyze the interconnectedness of global, national, and local concerns, analyzing cultural, political, social and environmental issues from multiple perspectives; they recognize the interdependence of the global environment and humanity.
6) Personal Responsibility
a) Self Management
b) Self Awareness
c) Physical Wellness
d) Study Skills
Definition: Learners demonstrate an understanding of the consequences, both positive and negative, of their own actions; set personal, academic and career goals; and seek and utilize the appropriate resources to reach such goals.
7) Application of Knowledge
a) Computer Skills
b) Technical Skills
c) Workplace Skills
d) Lifelong Learning
Definition: Learners maintain, improve and transfer academic and technical skills to the workplace; demonstrate life-long learning skills by having the ability to acquire and employ new knowledge; and set goals and devise strategies for personal and professional development.