Click on the departments below to view student learning outcomes and status reports for 2012-2013:
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
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Career Development Center (CDC) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Freshmen engineering students enrolled in Engineering 102 will identify their interests based on Holland’s theory of types and relate these areas to validate their major selection or to consider other options. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre-Post assessment and Strong Interest Inventory |
Relevant Framework |
Knowledge Acquisition, Integration, & Application Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competence Practical Competence |
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Use of Findings |
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Center for Scholarship Information |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Students who complete the scholarship workshop will be able to list the four main components of a scholarship. |
Measurement Tool |
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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
As a result of participating in individual counseling (intake assessment and follow-up sessions), students will report improvement in their emotional/psychological well-being and a reduction in the degree that personal problems interfere with their academic performance. |
Measurement Tool |
Counseling Experience, Self-reported responses to survey questions |
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Healthy Behavior / Satisfying and Productive Lifestyles |
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Two times a year, CAPS evaluates student counseling experiences by administering a student evaluation of their experiences in receiving services at CAPS. They are asked to evaluate their current wellbeing after beginning their counseling experience. Over the last six years, student responses have indicated significant positive gains in their overall well-being and their ability to not let personal problems interfere with academic performance. The next survey will be conducted in early November, 2012 |
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Office of the Dean of Students |
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Student Learning Outcome |
As a result of attending the "Ethics at the Beach" seminar, students will be able to identify at least three steps for formulating a set of personal principles and list two techniques for applying their ethical principles in difficult ethical situations. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre/post event questionnaire |
Relevant Framework |
Leadership |
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Disabled Student Services (DSS) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Students with autism or asperger's syndrome who regularly participate in the Learning Independence for Empowerment (LIFE) project will be able to navigate the campus independently and will develop skills necessary for successful social interaction. |
Measurement Tool |
Peer coaching program data collection Intake assessment |
Relevant Framework |
Independence Interpersonal and Intrapersonal competence |
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Educational Equity Services |
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Student Learning Outcome |
After completing the Financial Literacy 101 modules, 90% of participants will have actively completed a personal financial plan and scholarship personal statement essay. Ninety percent of participants will indicate increased self-efficacy related to personal finance goals and financial self-assessment. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre and post self-assessment Financial Literacy 101 assessments and plans Scholarship personal statement essay |
Relevant Framework |
Intellectual Growth Personal & Educational Goals |
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
As a result of attending the EOP Freshman Orientation in Summer 2013, students will improve their awareness in the following areas of financial aid: deadlines, document retrieval process and the differences between grants and loans. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre-Test Information (EOP Orientation Summer 2013), Post-Test Survey (EOP 100 in Fall 2013) |
Relevant Framework |
Knowledge Acquisition and Application |
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Housing and Residential Life |
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Student Learning Outcome |
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Judicial Affairs |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Students who commit plagiarism and receive counseling from Judicial Affairs will understand the inappropriate behavior that lead to their referral to Judicial Affairs, and will learn how to use APA citation style correctly. |
Measurement Tool |
Essay assignment given to the student pertaining to his or her understanding of plagiarism; scored using a five-point rubric APA test |
Relevant Framework |
Realistic Self-appraisal Knowledge Acquisition |
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Use of Findings |
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Multicultural Center |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Students who participate in the "Students Talk About Race: (STAR) workshop will be able to display knowledge of three core elements of cross-cultural competency, correctly match definitions of key terms related to diversity, and identify three strategies for effective cross-communication. |
Measurement Tool |
Post workshop questionnaire and quiz |
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Appreciating Diversity Effective Communication |
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Use of Findings |
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President's Scholars Program |
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Student Learning Outcome |
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Student Health Services |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Students participating in the HRC Peer Educator program will increase knowledge of college health education topics, increase self-efficacy regarding provision of health education to other students, and provide peer health education to college students at least three times. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre-test newly employed peer educators, including volunteers, interns, and student assistants prior to training Posttest peer educators after three months |
Relevant Framework |
Knowledge Acquisiton, Integration, & Application Realistic Self-Appraisal |
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Student Life & Development (SLD) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Students participating in the Men’s Success Initiative (MSI) program will increase their level of engagement on campus by building connections with faculty, staff, students, and resources on campus. |
Measurement Tool |
Students will be assessed with regard to their past history of usage of campus resources and support programs and the frequency of their self-initiated interactions with faculty as well as support staff and other students on campus. |
Relevant Framework |
Practical Competence Persistence and Academic Achievement |
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Student Orientation, Advising, & Registration (SOAR) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Freshmen who participate in the Overnight Program will be able to identify key campus resources, their location and mission. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre and Post Assessment |
Relevant Framework |
Practical Competence |
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Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
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Student Learning Outcome |
SRWC participants who attend the Junkyard Fitness class over the course of six week class will improve strength, speed, agility and body mechanics. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre- and post-physical assessment and pre- and post-self-perceived physical inventory. |
Relevant Framework |
Knowledge Acquisition, Integration, and Application |
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| Testing, Evaluation & Assessment (TEA) | |
Student Learning Outcome |
Students who participate in the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), complete a follow-up questionnaire, and receive advisement based on their CLA scores will demonstrate significant growth in their critical writing skills after two semesters. |
Measurement Tool |
Collegiate Learning Assessment, Post CLA questionnaire, Post Essay |
Relevant Framework |
Intellectual Growth Effective communication |
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| University Outreach and School Relations (UOSR) | |
Student Learning Outcome |
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University Student Union (USU) |
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Student Learning Outcome |
After completion of one year of service with the University Student Union Program Council, volunteer staff members will be able to demonstrate how to effectively implement a student program, including demonstrating how to negotiate and complete entertainment contracts, assess and manage event risk, develop event marketing strategies, and conduct post-event assessments. |
Measurement Tool |
Pre- and post-service year assessment |
Relevant Framework |
Knowledge Acquisition, Integration, and Application |
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Veterans Affairs Services |
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Student Learning Outcome |
Student veterans who attend the New Student Veteran Orientation will learn the process for receiving Veterans Administration educational benefits while studying at CSULB. |
Measurement Tool |
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the certification process by successfully submitting all forms required to receive VA educational benefits to the Veterans Affairs Services Office. |
Relevant Framework |
Persistence and Academic Achievement |
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Timeline for 2012-13
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| August 15, 2012 | Student Learning Outcomes Grant Application Due | Students Services Departments |
| August 24, 2012 | Student Learning Outcomes Statements Due Grant winners ammounced at annual post-convocation managers' meeting |
Student Services Managers and Staff
Student Services Managers |
| October 1, 2012 | Student Learning Outcomes Statements for 2012-2013 posted on CSULB Assessment Website | Student Learning Outcomes Committee |
| January 18, 2013 | Student Learning Outcomes Workshop | Student Services Managers and Staff |
| May 31, 2013 | Student Learning Outcomes report for 2012-2013 due | Student Services Managers and Staff |
| June 7, 2013 | Student Services Managers' Retreat | Student Services Managers |
| October 2013 | Student Learning Outcomes Workshop | Presentations by 2012 SLO Grant Recipients |