Measuring Student Learning at Belmont begins with our University Learning Goals
Content:
Are students developing a level of expertise?
Are they building a broad enough base of knowledge to carry that expertise into a variety of settings and function well?
Critical Thinking:
Can students think logically?
Can they make a point and see it through to a conclusion?
Can they research?
Can they work with quantitative information?
Can they discern the value of sources of information?
Communication:
Can students speak and write effectively?
Can they listen?
Can they collaborate?
Can they read the non-verbal cues of their audience?
Can they connect with another and convey their message?
Complexity of the World:
Can students navigate differences?
Are they willing to be among diversity?
Are they ready for their life's work?
Do they understand citizenship? global citizenship?
Do they feel confident as agents of change?
The Assessment Process
Aligned with these University Learning Goals, each program establishes their own Student Learning Outcomes, the backbone of their assessment process.
Building an Assessment Plan
Consider each part of the Assessment plan. When they all work together, you get meaningful data that facilitates decision-making. If that decision-making is not being facilitated, one of these areas could need some attention.
