LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

2006-2007

Institutional Annual Report on Student Learning Outcomes

 

 

 


 

Introduction

At the beginning of the 2006-2007 academic year, Lake Tahoe Community College’s Student Learning Outcomes Committee (a standing committee of the Academic Senate) began its work on student learning outcomes.  This committee is comprised of six faculty members, both full time and adjunct, who are serving 3 year commitments to this endeavor.  The SLO Committee meets every week and reviews student learning outcomes at the course level, and the Student Learning Outcomes Coordinator signs off on all courses before the courses can continue through the Curriculum Committee review process.  One of the first committee actions was to develop a 3-year timeline divided into 3 phases for the completion of all course and program level student learning outcomes and the implementation of the assessment and review process.  We are currently in Phase I of this process, which is focused on the development of course-level outcomes and associated methods for assessing these outcomes for a portion of the college’s active courses.  The following list details the distribution of the college’s courses across the established three-year timeline for development of course-level student learning outcomes:

 

Phase I (2006-2007)                134 total courses

 

Phase II (2007-2008)               321 total courses

 

Phase III (2008-2009)             583 total courses

 

 

During Phase II (2007-2008), the Student Learning Outcomes Committee will begin piloting our assessment process.  As of this report, the Committee has developed a General Education Core Competencies statement that has been adopted by the Academic Senate and the Board of Trustees (detailed on pages 12 and 13 of this report).  Additionally, an Assessment Plan (see attachment 1) has been developed by the SLO Committee and it is expected that adoption of the plan by the Academic Senate will occur by April 13, 2007. 

 

Lake Tahoe Community College’s report on our progress with student learning outcomes follows.

 

 

 

 

 

Part I: Student Learning Outcomes for Courses

 

1. Defining Expected Student Learning Outcomes

List the courses for which identification of expected student learning outcomes is complete.

 

Student learning outcomes are complete for the following Lake Tahoe Community College courses:

 

ART 104                

ART 105                

ART 107                

ART 111

ART 114                

ART 115                

ART 122                

ART 142                                                

ART 209                

ART 215                                                

ART 253                

BIO 120

BIO 121                 

BIO 122

BIO 203                 

BIO 204                 

BIO 205

BIO 210

BSN 117                                

BSN 118

BSN 122                

BSN 160                                                

BSN 161                

BSN 162                

CAO 110                               

CAO 121                               

CAO 122

CAO 164

CAO 164A

CAO 164B

CAO 165A

CAO 166

CAO 166A

CAO 166B

CHN 151

CHN 152                               

COU 102

CRJ 101

CRJ 103

CRJ 104

CRJ 105

CRJ 107

CUL 101

CUL 102

CUL 103

CUL 104

CUL 106

CUL 125

CUL 127

CUL 128

CUL 168

CUL 169

CUL 171

CUL 202

CUL 226

DAN 102A

DAN 102B

DAN 102C

DAN 103A

DAN 103C

DAN 104A

DAN 104B

DAN 106

DAN 110A

DAN 116A

DAN 116B

ECE 102

ENG 102

ENG 109

ENG 151R

ENG 151W

ENG 205

ENG 208A

ENG 209

FIR 158

FIR 180A

FIR 180B

FIR 180C

FIR 180D

FIR 180E

FRE 201

FRE 202

FRE 203

GEG 105

GEL 101

GEL 102

HEA 101

HEA 185

HEC 101A

HEC 101B

HEC101C

MAT 115

MAT 116

MAT 117

MAT 152AA

MAT 152BB

MOA 238

MUS 104

MUS 125B

MUS 126D

MUS 126E

MUS 149

MUS 209

MUS 210

PED 131HR

PED 117

PED 205F

PED 205G

PED 220

PHS 114A

PHS 114B

PSY 102

RES 152

RES 153

RES 154

RES 155

RES 160

RUS 101

RUS 102

RUS 103

RUS 151

RUS 152

RUS 153

SPA 101

SPA 102

SPA 103

SPA 105

SPA 151

SPA 152

SPA 153

SPA 157A

SPA 157B

SPA 157C

SPA 157D

SPA 157E

SPA 157F

SPA 157G

SPA 157H

SPA 157J

SPA 201

SPA 202

SPA 203

SPA 210

SPA 211

SPA 212

THE 105

THE 106A

THE 106B

THE 106C

THE 110

WLD 171

WLD 172

WLD 173

WLD 174

 

 

Total course-level student learning outcomes completed             168

 

Twelve alternative plans have been submitted to and accepted by the SLO Committee due to individual faculty issues.  These courses will be submitted during the summer, 2007.

 

 

List the disciplines for which identification of expected student learning outcomes is complete.

No disciplines have completed student learning outcomes for all courses.

 

 

 

2. Defining Assessment of Expected Student Learning Outcomes

List the courses for which identification of appropriate assessment methodologies for courses with defined expected student learning outcomes is completed.

 

The methodologies for assessing student learning outcomes are identified for the following Lake Tahoe Community College courses:

 

ART 104                

ART 105                

ART 107                

ART 111

ART 114                

ART 115                

ART 122                

ART 142                                                

ART 209                

ART 215                                                

ART 253                

BIO 120

BIO 121                 

BIO 122

BIO 203                 

BIO 204                 

BIO 205

BIO 210

BSN 117                                

BSN 118

BSN 122                

BSN 160                                                

BSN 161                

BSN 162                

CAO 110                               

CAO 121                               

CAO 122

CAO 164

CAO 164A

CAO 164B

CAO 165A

CAO 166

CAO 166A

CAO 166B

CHN 151

CHN 152                               

COU 102

CRJ 101

CRJ 103

CRJ 104

CRJ 105

CRJ 107

CUL 101

CUL 102

CUL 103

CUL 104

CUL 106

CUL 125

CUL 127

CUL 128

CUL 168

CUL 169

CUL 171

CUL 202

CUL 226

DAN 102A

DAN 102B

DAN 102C

DAN 103A

DAN 103C

DAN 104A

DAN 104B

DAN 106

DAN 110A

DAN 116A

DAN 116B

ECE 102

ENG 102

ENG 109

ENG 151R

ENG 151W

ENG 205

ENG 208A

ENG 209

FIR 158

FIR 180A

FIR 180B

FIR 180C

FIR 180D

FIR 180E

FRE 201

FRE 202

FRE 203

GEG 105

GEL 101

GEL 102

HEA 101

HEA 185

HEC 101A

HEC 101B

HEC101C

MAT 115

MAT 116

MAT 117

MAT 152AA

MAT 152BB

MOA 238

MUS 104

MUS 125B

MUS 126D

MUS 126E

MUS 149

MUS 209

MUS 210

PED 131HR

PED 117

PED 205F

PED 205G

PED 220

PHS 114A

PHS 114B

PSY 102

RES 152

RES 153

RES 154

RES 155

RES 160

RUS 101

RUS 102

RUS 103

RUS 151

RUS 152

RUS 153

SPA 101

SPA 102

SPA 103

SPA 105

SPA 151

SPA 152

SPA 153

SPA 157A

SPA 157B

SPA 157C

SPA 157D

SPA 157E

SPA 157F

SPA 157G

SPA 157H

SPA 157J

SPA 201

SPA 202

SPA 203

SPA 210

SPA 211

SPA 212

THE 105

THE 106A

THE 106B

THE 106C

THE 110

WLD 171

WLD 172

WLD 173

WLD 174

 

 

Total courses with completed methodologies for assessing student learning outcomes = 168

 

In addition, an Assessment Plan has been formulated by the Student Learning Outcomes Committee (see attachment 1) and is being forwarded to the Academic Senate for review and adoption.  Discussion of methodologies has taken place at the instructor, department, and SLO Committee levels.

 

 

List the disciplines for which identification of appropriate assessment methodologies for courses with defined expected student learning outcomes is complete.

No disciplines have completed the identification of appropriate assessment methodologies for all courses.

 

 

3. Assessing Student Learning Outcomes

List the courses for which assessment of student learning outcomes is complete.

Assessment of student learning outcomes is planned to begin during the 2007-2008 academic year.

 

 

List the disciplines in which assessment of student learning outcomes is complete for all of its courses.

Assessment of student learning outcomes is planned to begin during the 2007-2008 academic year.

 

 

4. Analyzing the Results of Assessment

List the courses for which analyzing assessment results for student learning outcomes is complete.

The processes for analyzing assessment results as well as the integration of those results into course and program planning are documented in the Assessment Plan (see attachment 1) and will begin during the 2007-2008 academic year.

 

 

List the disciplines in which analyzing assessment results for student learning outcomes is complete.

The processes for analyzing assessment results as well as the integration of those results into course and program planning are documented in the Assessment Plan (see attachment 1) and will begin during the 2007-2008 academic year.

 

 

5. Planning and implementing changes to pedagogy, facilities, etc. to improve learning

List the courses for which the college has used assessment results to plan and make changes to improve learning; and describe the changes implemented.

The college has an institutionalized and vigorous program planning (i.e., program review) cycle which has each program area assess and analyze its contributions to student learning and success. The inclusion of assessment results from student learning outcomes will be incorporated into this process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part II: Student Learning Outcomes Leading to Certificates and Degrees

 

6. Defining Expected Student Learning Outcomes

List the certificate and degree programs for which identification of expected student learning outcomes is complete.

 

In the tables below, the “X” indicates completion of degree and certificate level student learning outcomes.  The Student Learning Outcomes Committee plans to begin review of the certificate and degree level student learning outcomes during year 2 of the 3-year cycle. 

 

 

 

A.A. Degrees Available                                 Course-level               Degree-level

                                                                        SLOs Complete          SLOs Complete

                                                                       

Addiction Studies                                                                                               X         

Anthropology                                                                                                    X

Art                                                                                                                   X

Business-Accounting                                                                                         X

Business-Finance                                                                                              X

Business-Management                                                                                       X

Business-Marketing                                                                                           X

Business-Small Business Ownership                                                                   X

Business-Hotel and Restaurant Management                                                      X         

Business-General Business                                                                                X

Business-Global Business                                                                                   X

Computer Applications/Office Technology                                                          X

Criminal Justice                                                                                                 X

Culinary Arts                                                                                                    X

Early Childhood Education                                                                                 X

English                                                                                                              X

Fire Science                                                                                                      X

Health/Physical Education, and Dance                                                                X

Humanities                                                                                                        X

Liberal Arts                                                                                                      X

Mathematics                                                                                                     X

Medical Office Assistant-Administrative                                                             X

Medical Office Assistant-Clinical                                                                       X

Natural Science                                                                                                 X

Psychology                                                                                                       X

Social Science                                                                                                   X

Sociology                                                                                                          X

Spanish                                                                                                             X

Visual and Performing Arts                                                                                X

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates Available                                     Course-level               Degree-level

                                                                        SLOs Complete          SLOs Complete

                                                                       

Addiction Studies                                                                                               X

Art                                                                                                                   X

Business                                                                                                           X

Computer Applications/Office Technology                                                          X

Criminal Justice                                                                                                 X

Culinary Arts                                                                                                    X

Culinary Arts Advanced                                                                                                X

Early Childhood Education                                                                                 X

Fire Science                                                                                                      X

Medical Office Assistant: Administrative                                                            X

Medical Office Assistant: Clinical                                                                       X

Photography                                                                                                      X

Spanish                                                                                                             X

 

 

7. Mapping Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes to Courses

Has the institution mapped expected programmatic student learning outcomes to all the courses and other learning experiences (i.e., work experience, internships, co-curricular, etc.) required to complete the certificate and degree programs?

This begins in year 2 of our current 3-year student learning outcomes cycle.  The Academic Senate approved a General Education Core Competencies document that will be the rubric of this mapping process.

 

 

8. Defining Assessment of Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Has the college identified appropriate assessment methodologies for the programmatic expected student learning outcomes, including summative assessments where appropriate?

Suggested methodologies are referenced in the Assessment Plan and are under discussion by the Student Learning Outcomes Committee.

 

 

9. Assessing Student Learning Outcomes

Has the college assessed expected student learning outcomes for all courses required to complete the certificate and degree programs?

The assessment of student learning outcomes will begin in year 2 of the Assessment Plan and in the first year of the process will focus primarily on general education courses using the established Core Competencies as the rubric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Analyzing the Results of Assessment

Has the college analyzed assessment results for all courses required to complete the certificate and degree programs?

The Student Learning Outcomes Committee will be reviewing the assessment results during year 2 of the student learning outcomes cycle. 

 

 

11. Planning and implementing changes to pedagogy, facilities, etc. to improve learning.

Using assessment results, has the college planned and implemented changes to pedagogy, facilities, etc. to improve learning for all certificate/degree programs?

The college has an institutionalized and vigorous program planning (i.e., program review) cycle which has each program area assess and analyze its contributions to student learning and success. The inclusion of assessment results from student learning outcomes will be incorporated into this process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part III: Student Learning Outcomes for General Education

 

12. Defining Expected Student Learning Outcomes

List the general education courses for which identification of expected student learning outcomes is complete.

 

The following General Education Core Competencies statement has been adopted by the Academic Senate and Board of Trustees and serves as the foundational learning outcome for all general education courses:

Text Box: General Education Core Competencies   I.  Communication Students will communicate effectively, which means the ability to: A.            Read – Students will be able to comprehend and interpret various types of written information in (1) prose and in (2) documentation, such as manuals and graphs B.            Write – Students demonstrate the ability to: §         Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing §         Compose and create documents, such as: letters, reports, memoranda, manuals and graphs with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate language, style, and format §         Check, edit, and revise written work for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, style, and grammar C.            Listen – Students will be able to receive, attend to, interpret, and respond appropriately to (1) verbal and/or (2) non-verbal messages D.            Speak and/or Converse – Students have the ability to: §         Organize ideas and communicate verbal, or non-verbal messages appropriate to the audience and the situation §         Participate in conversations, discussions, and group activities §         Speak clearly and ask questions   II. Critical Thinking and Information Competency Thinking critically is characterized by the ability to perform: A.            Analysis – including: §         Applying rules and principles to new situations §         Discovering rules and applying them in the problem solving process §         Using logic to draw conclusions from information given §         Differentiating between facts, influences, assumptions, and conclusions B.            Computation – demonstrated by an ability to: §         Use basic numerical concepts, such as: whole numbers, percentages, estimates of math without a calculator §         Use tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams to explain concepts or ideas §         Use basic geometrical constructs, such as: lines, angles, shapes, and measurement. §         Obtain data from various sources §         Organize, process, and maintain records of the information collected §         Analyze and evaluate the information for relevance and accuracy §         Synthesize, evaluate, and communicate the results §         Determine which technology resources will produce the desired results §         Use current technology to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box:   General Education Core Competencies, continued   C.            Research – demonstrate abilities to: §         Collect information §         Identify the need for data §         Obtain data from various sources §         Organize, process, and maintain records of the information collected §         Analyze and evaluate the information for relevance and accuracy §         Synthesize, evaluate, and communicate the results §         Determine which technology resources will produce the desired results §         Use current technology to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information D.            Problem Solving – Students demonstrate the ability to: §         Recognize whether a problem exists §         Identify components of the problem or issue §         Create a plan of action to resolve the issue §         Monitor, evaluate, and revise when necessary   III. Global Awareness Students will demonstrate a measurable understanding and appreciation of the world including its: A.            Scientific complexities – Students demonstrate an understanding of: §         The scientific method §         How experiments work §         The major differences between social, natural, and physical sciences B.            Social diversity and civics §         Interface with people from a variety of backgrounds §         Understand different cultural beliefs and behaviors §         Recognize important social and political issues in their own community C.            Artistic variety – Students have been exposed to: §         The visual and performing arts, including: drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, music, theatre and/or dance of multiple cultures §         Analytical techniques for understanding artist meaning, and they have §         Hands-on experience with creative endeavors   IV. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development A.            Self-Management and Self-Awareness – The student is able to: §         Accurately assess his/her own knowledge, skills, and abilities §         Motivate self and sets realistic goals §         Accept that taking feedback well is important to success §         Respond appropriately to challenging situations B.            Social and Physical Wellness – Students make an appropriate effort to: §         Manage personal health and well being §         Demonstrate appropriate social skills in group settings C.            Workplace Skills – Students understand the importance of: §         Being dependable, reliable, and accountable §         Maintaining a professional attitude     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

We are currently in year 1 of the 3-year student learning outcomes completion plan.  At the end of the cycle, we expect 100% of general education courses to have stated student learning outcomes that are integrated with these General Education Core Competencies.

 

13. Mapping of Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes to Courses.

Has the college mapped expected general education student learning outcomes to all the courses and other experiences (i.e., co-curricular, service learning, etc.) required to complete the general education requirements of the institution?

This activity is scheduled to begin in year 2 of our 3-year student learning outcomes completion plan.

 

 

14. Defining Assessment of Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Has the college identified appropriate assessment methodologies for the expected student learning outcomes in general education courses?

We have identified and discussed assessment methodologies at the Student Learning Outcomes Committee level and are bringing a recommended Assessment Plan to the Academic Senate on April 13, 2007.

 

 

15. Assessing Student Learning Outcomes

Has the college assessed student learning outcomes for all courses in general education?

The Assessment Plan that begins in year 2 of our 3-year cycle is going to begin with the assessment of general education courses connected to the General Education Core Competencies.

 

16. Analyzing the Results of Assessment

Has the college analyzed assessment results for all courses in general education?

The analysis of the assessment of general education courses is addressed in the Assessment Plan and will begin in year 2 of our 3-year cycle.

 

 

17. Planning and implementing changes to pedagogy, facilities, etc. to improve learning.

Using assessment results, has the college planned and implemented changes to pedagogy, facilities, etc. to improve learning for all general education courses?

The college has an institutionalized and vigorous program planning (i.e., program review) cycle which has each program area assess and analyze its contributions to student learning and success. The inclusion of assessment results from student learning outcomes will be incorporated into this process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part IV: Student Learning Outcomes for

Instructional Support and Student Support Services

 

18. Defining Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Has the college defined expected student learning outcomes for instructional support services (i.e., library and learning resources, tutoring, etc)?

To date, the programs associated with instructional support services (that is, the Library and Media Services and the Learning Support Complex) have not developed student learning outcomes.

 

Has the college defined expected student learning outcomes for student support services?

To date, the following student support services programs have defined program-level student learning outcomes:

  • Cooperative Work Experience and Internship Program,
  • Financial Aid Program
  • Admissions and Records

 

 

19. Mapping of Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes to Courses

Has the college mapped expected instructional and student support student learning outcomes to all courses and other experiences?

This is scheduled to begin in year 2 of the 3-year cycle.

 

 

20. Defining Assessment of Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Has the college identified appropriate assessment methodologies for the expected student learning outcomes in instructional support courses or other experiences?

This is scheduled to begin in year 2 of the 3-year cycle.

 

Has the college identified appropriate assessment methodologies for the expected student learning outcomes in student support services courses or other learning experiences?

To date, the following student support services programs have defined program-level student learning outcomes as well as appropriate assessment methodologies:

  • Cooperative Work Experience and Internship Program,
  • Financial Aid Program
  • Admissions and Records

 

 

21. Assessing Student Learning Outcomes

Has the college assessed student learning outcomes for all courses or other experiences in instructional support and student support services?

The assessment of student learning outcomes in instructional support and student support services will begin in year 2 of the 3-year cycle and follow the guidelines of the Assessment Plan.

 

 

22. Analyzing the Results of Assessment

Has the college analyzed assessment results for all courses or other learning experiences in instructional and student support services?

The analysis of the assessment of student learning outcomes in instructional support and student support services will begin in year 3 of the 3-year cycle and follow the guidelines of the Assessment Plan.

 

 

23. Planning and implementing changes to pedagogy, facilities, etc. to improve learning.

Using assessment results, has the college planned and implemented changes to pedagogy, facilities, etc. to improve learning for all instructional and student support services courses or other learning experiences?

The college has an institutionalized and vigorous program planning (i.e., program review) cycle which has each program area assess and analyze its contributions to student learning and success. The inclusion of assessment results from student learning outcomes will be incorporated into this process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT 1

 

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan

 

 


 

1.         Faculty develops their own course-based Student Learning Outcomes and map             assignments designed to assess specific, desired outcomes.

 

2.         Choose a methodology and assess the SLO to corresponding aspects of one of the       General Education Core Competencies or specific course SLOs.

 

3.         Assess the assignment using a rubric that articulates specific standards and         criteria.

 

4.         If the assignment is a major exam or project, faculty instead look at specific       groups of questions that address the SLO or core competency.

 

5.         Faculty evaluate the results of the students’ assessments, note what student needs          and issues were revealed and how the assignment or teaching activities could be   altered to improve student learning.

 

6.         Faculty dialogue about their results in department meetings, sharing their             assignments, their evaluation of their results, and their ideas for improvement,            including what assistance the college could provide to improve student learning.

 

7.         Findings are submitted to the institutional researcher who aggregates the data and           reports institution-wide results in Graphically Speaking.

 

8.         Department chairs record the issues and suggestions that arise during the            discussion on the Assessment Analysis form, which is forwarded to the SLO   Committee.

 

9.         Faculty then generates the assignments that will be assessed in the next sequence,           and the process continues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT 2

 

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

Student Learning Outcomes Report         Update 4/3/07

 

 

 


 

                                    Total Courses             SLO Review               Alternative Plans

 

Phase I                         134                              61                                12

2006-2007

 

Phase II                        321                              33

2007-2008

 

Phase III                      583                              37

2008-2009

 

New Courses               27                                27

 

 

Totals                          1065                            168                              12