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GE Assessment Cycle 2010/11 through 2015/16

The following tables report the status of assessment of the General Education program from 2010/11 through 2015/16. Assessment occurred at the course level, according to program requirements. The table aligns the learning outcomes for each requirement of the existing General Education program with the learning outcomes for each requirement of the new AIMS General Education program. A X indicates that the outcome was assessed during the indicated annual cycle, and findings have been entered into TaskStream. All learning outcomes (relevant to AIMS) have been assessed for the following area requirements:

• Area A1

• Area A2

• GWAR

• Area A3

• Area B4 (now A4)

• Area B

• Theme 1 (now included in Area B)

• Area C

• Theme 2 (now included in Area C)

• Area D

• Theme 3 (now included in Area D)

• AI-Government

• AI-History

• GRE (now JYDR)

• FYE (now FYS)

The assessment cycle for the following area requirements will not be completed since they are not part of the AIMS program:

• CIL

• FLPR

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Area A1 Oral Communication

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1A Recognize the rhetorical principles that underlie form, content, context, and effectiveness of communication choices in formal speeches and oral presentations.

Outcome 1A Students will identify and apply the rhetorical principles that underlie form and content in formal speeches and oral presentations.

X

Outcome 1B Recognize how cultural, psychological, and social context influence oral communication and to appreciate the value of different communication styles.

Outcome 1B Students will evaluate contexts, attitudes, values, and responses of different audiences.

X

Outcome 1C Demonstrate active listening skills in order to interpret, critically evaluate reasoning, and engage with new ideas.

Outcome 1C Students will demonstrate active listening skills in order to interpret, critically evaluate reasoning, and engage with new ideas.

X

Outcome 2A Select and effectively use appropriate techniques and materials to support ideas and to motivate and persuade others.

Outcome 2A Students will create, organize, and support ideas for various types of oral presentations.

X

Outcome 2B Clearly report relevant information and supporting evidence in written and oral presentations.

X

Outcome 2C Present well-organized oral messages practicing sound reasoning and advocacy in the physical presence of others.

Outcome 2B Students will present well-organized oral presentations practicing sound reasoning and advocacy in the physical presence of others.

X

Outcome 2D Use ethical and responsible communication in researching, creating, and presenting presentations.

Outcome 2D Students will demonstrate acceptable ethical and responsible communication in researching, creating, and presenting presentations, including proper verbal citations.

X

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Area A2 Written Communication

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1A Analyze a rhetorical situation (purpose, audience, tone) and how a writer’s rhetorical choices (e.g., bias, rhetorical modes, syntax, diction) inform a text.

Outcome 1A Students will critique a writer’s rhetorical choices (e.g., bias, rhetorical modes, organization, diction, etc.) and logic.

X

Outcome 1B Analyze a text’s organization and conventional parts (introduction, thesis, main ideas, body paragraphs, conclusion) and how the parts work together.

X

Outcome 1C Analyze a text’s logic and reasoning.

X

Outcome 1D Critique the effectiveness of a writer’s rhetorical choices, organization, and logic.

X

Outcome 2A Effectively adapt the writing process to various rhetorical situations, anticipating the needs of purpose and audience.

X

Outcome 2B Break down more complex and/or abstract writing prompts, and stay on task.

Outcome 2C Create effective thesis statements, especially those that advocate for a specific position, and use a variety of appropriate and compelling rhetorical strategies to support the thesis.

Outcome 2A Students will create proficient thesis statements for various types of writing tasks.

X

Outcome 2D Effectively structure essays, especially argumentative ones, analyzing how the parts work together to create meaning.

Outcome 2E Avoid logical fallacies, and use sound logical reasoning to develop essays.

Outcome 2C Students will use logical reasoning, at the appropriate level, to develop and organize ideas.

X

Outcome 2F Use correct and college-level discourse-appropriate syntax, diction, grammar, and mechanics.

Outcome 2B Students will use discourse-appropriate syntax.

X

Outcome 3A Use summary, paraphrase, and direct quotes to smoothly synthesize sources into own writing.

Outcome 3B Students will correctly use summary, paraphrase, and direct quotes to synthesize sources into an academic research paper.

X Outcome 3B Use a documentation style, and avoid plagiarism.

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Outcome 3C Use research methods to find reputable sources.

Outcome 3A Students will find diverse, reputable sources for an academic research paper.

X

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GWAR Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Analyze a rhetorical situation (purpose, audience, tone) and how a writer’s rhetorical choices (e.g., bias, rhetorical modes, syntax, diction) inform a text.

Outcome 1A Students will evaluate how effectively a writer’s rhetorical choices (e.g., bias, rhetorical modes, organization, diction, etc.) and logic meet the needs of a particular rhetorical context.

X

Outcome 1.2 Analyze a text’s structure and conventional parts (introduction, thesis, main ideas, body paragraphs, conclusion) and how the parts work together.

Outcome 1.3 Analyze a text’s logic and reasoning.

Outcome 1.4 Critique the effectiveness of a writer’s rhetorical choices, organization, and logic.

Outcome 2.1

Effectively adapt the writing process to various rhetorical situations, anticipating the needs of purpose and audience.

Outcome 2.2

Analyze more complex and/or abstract writing prompts and stay on task.

X

Outcome 2.3

Create effective theses statements and use appropriate and compelling rhetorical strategies to support the thesis.

Outcome 2A Students will create effective thesis statements for various types of writing tasks.

X

X

Outcome 2.4

Effectively structure essays, evaluating how the parts work together to create meaning.

Outcome 2.5

Avoid logical fallacies and use precise logical reasoning to develop essays.

Outcome 2C Students will use logical reasoning, at the appropriate level, to develop and organize ideas.

X

Outcome 2.6 Use correct and college-level discourse-appropriate syntax, diction, grammar, and mechanics.

Outcome 2B Students will effectively use discourse-appropriate prose.

X

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Outcome 3.1

Effectively use summary, paraphrase, and direct quotes to smoothly synthesize sources into own writing.

Outcome 3B Students will effectively and correctly use summary, paraphrase, and direct quotes to synthesize sources.

X

Outcome 3.2 Use a documentation style and avoid plagiarism.

Outcome 3.3 Use research methods to find reputable sources.

Outcome 3A Students will find and evaluate diverse, reputable sources for a specific writing task.

X

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Area A3 Critical Thinking

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1A Distinguish argumentative discourse from other kinds of discourse (e.g. explanation, description, assertion).

Outcome 1A Students will recognize the difference between argumentative discourse and other kinds of discourse (e.g., explanations, descriptions, and assertions).

X

Outcome 2A Identify the conclusion of an argument.

Outcome 1B Students will be able to analyze the structure of reasoning, identifying conclusions and their supporting premises.

X

X

Outcome 2B Identify the premise(s) of an argument.

X

Outcome 2C Describe the structure of an argument.

X

Outcome 3A Distinguish deductive and inductive reasoning.

Outcome 1C Students will distinguish inductive from deductive reasoning.

X

X

Outcome 3B Identify the appropriate criteria for evaluating an argument.

X

X

Outcome 3C Evaluate the validity of deductive arguments.

Outcome 2A Students will evaluate deductive arguments.

X

Outcome 3D Evaluate the strength of inductive arguments.

Outcome 2B Students will evaluate inductive arguments.

X

Outcome 3E Recognize common formal and informal fallacies.

Outcome 2C Students will detect fallacies and articulate how these mistakes in reasoning are in error.

X

Outcome 3A Students will gather sufficient relevant information to reach well-founded conclusions.

Outcome 4A Provide reasons that support a conclusion.

Outcome 3B Students will arrive at well-founded conclusions, avoid fallacies of logic, and effectively articulate their reasoning.

X

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Area A4 Quantitative Reasoning

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1A Understand and perform requisite mathematical calculations.

Outcome 1A Students will understand and perform requisite mathematical calculations, with competency beyond the level of Common Core high school year 3 in the California Framework.

X

X

Outcome 2A Produce, interpret, and summarize numerical, graphical, and symbolic information, and use this information to draw reasonable conclusions, possibly in the presence of uncertainty, as well as identify deceptive or erroneous reasoning.

Outcome 2A Students will produce, explain, interpret, and summarize numerical, graphical, and symbolic information.

X

Outcome 2B Students will use the above information to draw reasonable conclusions, possibly in the presence of uncertainty, as well as identify deceptive or erroneous reasoning.

X

Outcome 3A Apply mathematics to model physical and social processes, possibly in the presence of uncertainty that they encounter in professional and everyday settings.

Outcome 3A Students will apply mathematics to model natural, social & behavioral processes, possibly in the presence of uncertainty that they encounter in professional and everyday settings.

X

X

Outcome 4A Use appropriate technology, including calculators and computers, as tools to assist with numerical and graphical analyses; and also recognize their limitations.

Outcome 4A Students will use appropriate technology, including calculators and/or computers, as tools to assist with numerical and graphical analyses.

X

Outcome 4B Students will recognize the limitations of technology.

X

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Area B Physical and Life Sciences

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Define and explain the unifying themes of the natural sciences (e.g. change, scale, pattern, energy).

Outcome 1A Students will define and explain the unifying themes of the natural sciences (e.g. change, scale, pattern, energy).

X

X

X

X

X

X

Outcome 1.2 Define and explain basic principles, concepts, and theories of the natural sciences (e.g. energy, evolution, tectonics, Newtonian mechanics).

Outcome 1B Students will define and explain basic principles, concepts, and theories of the natural sciences (e.g. energy, evolution, tectonics, Newtonian mechanics).

X

X

X

X

Outcome 2.1 Utilize the scientific method to design simple experiments and to collect data in a lab or field setting.

Outcome 2B In the laboratory experiences, students will utilize the scientific method to design simple experiments and to collect data in a lab or field setting.

X

X

X

X

Outcome 2.2 Utilize appropriate quantitative methods to analyze data.

Outcome 2C In the laboratory experiences, students will utilize appropriate quantitative methods to analyze data.

X

X

X

X

Outcome 2.3 Explain how scientists establish and evaluate theories through the use of the scientific method.

Outcome 2A Students will explain how scientists establish and evaluate theories through the use of the scientific method.

X

X

X

X

Outcome 3.1 Differentiate between what is science, pseudo-science and other ways of knowing.

Outcome 3A Students will differentiate between what is science, pseudo-science and other ways of knowing.

X

X

X

Outcome 3.2 Explain the role science plays in technological development.

Outcome 3B Students will explain the role science plays in technological development.

X

X

X

Outcome 3.3 Recognize applications of science in everyday life.

Outcome 3C Students will recognize applications of science in everyday life.

X

X

X

Outcome 3.4 Recognize the limits of science when applied to problems in the natural world.

Outcome 3D Students will recognize the limits of science when applied to problems in the natural world.

X

X

X

Outcome 4.1 Discuss ethical issues related to the application of science in everyday life.

Outcome 4A Students will discuss ethical issues related to the application of science in everyday life.

X

X

X

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Outcome 4.2 Recognize the impact of human activities on natural resources and the resulting global implications.

Outcome 4B Students will recognize the impact of human activities on natural resources and the resulting global implications.

X

X

X

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Theme 1 Physical and Life Sciences

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Define and explain the unifying themes of the natural sciences (e.g. change, scale, pattern, energy).

Outcome 1A Students will define and explain the unifying themes of the natural sciences (e.g. change, scale, pattern, energy).

X

X

X

X

Outcome 1.2 Define and explain basic principles, concepts, and theories of the natural sciences (e.g. energy, evolution, tectonics, Newtonian mechanics).

Outcome 1B Students will define and explain basic principles, concepts, and theories of the natural sciences (e.g. energy, evolution, tectonics, Newtonian mechanics).

X

X

X

X

Outcome 2.1 Utilize the scientific method to design simple experiments and to collect data in a lab or field setting.

Outcome 2B In the laboratory experiences, students will utilize the scientific method to design simple experiments and to collect data in a lab or field setting.

X

X

X

X

X

Outcome 2.2 Utilize appropriate quantitative methods to analyze data.

Outcome 2C In the laboratory experiences, students will utilize appropriate quantitative methods to analyze data.

X

X

X

Outcome 2.3 Explain how scientists establish and evaluate theories through the use of the scientific method.

Outcome 2A Students will explain how scientists establish and evaluate theories through the use of the scientific method.

X

X

X

Outcome 3.1 Differentiate between what is science, pseudo-science and other ways of knowing.

Outcome 3A Students will differentiate between what is science, pseudo-science and other ways of knowing.

X

X

X

Outcome 3.2 Explain the role science plays in technological development.

Outcome 3B Students will explain the role science plays in technological development.

X

X

X

Outcome 3.3 Recognize applications of science in everyday life.

Outcome 3C Students will recognize applications of science in everyday life.

X

X

X

Outcome 3.4 Recognize the limits of science when applied to problems in the natural world.

Outcome 3D Students will recognize the limits of science when applied to problems in the natural world.

X

X

X

Outcome 4.1 Discuss ethical issues related to the application of science in everyday life.

Outcome 4A Students will discuss ethical issues related to the application of science in everyday life.

X

X

X

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Outcome 4.2 Recognize the impact of human activities on natural resources and the resulting global implications.

Outcome 4B Students will recognize the impact of human activities on natural resources and the resulting global implications.

X

X

X

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Area C Arts and Humanities

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements important to human experience in relation to the history, values, beliefs and practices, communication styles (verbal and nonverbal), or modes of artistic expression of one or more cultures.

Outcome 1A Students will describe elements important to the human experience in relation to the history, values, beliefs and practices, communication styles (verbal and nonverbal), or modes of artistic expression of one or more cultures.

X

Outcome 1.2 Students will demonstrate how their self-understanding is expanded by the distinct perspectives on human experience offered by Arts and Humanities disciplines.

Outcome 1B Students will explain how their self-understanding is expanded by the distinct perspectives on the human experience offered by Arts and Humanities disciplines.

X

Outcome 2.1 Students will demonstrate comprehension of the meanings of ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art in their context.

X

Outcome 2.2 Students will analyze primary source material to more fully understand ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

Outcome 2A Students will analyze primary source material to more fully understand ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

X

Outcome 2.3 Students will write organized analytic responses communicating their understanding of ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

Outcome 2B Students will write organized analytic responses communicating their understanding of ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

X

X

Outcome 3.1 Students will gain and demonstrate knowledge of the core content of the discipline.

Outcome 3A Students will apply proper methods of inquiry characteristic of the disciplines of the Arts and Humanities.

X

Outcome 3.2 Students will demonstrate consistent use of important methods particular to the discipline.

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Theme 2 Arts and Humanities

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements important to human experience in relation to the history, values, beliefs and practices, communication styles (verbal and nonverbal), or modes of artistic expression of one or more cultures.

Outcome 1A Students will describe elements important to the human experience in relation to the history, values, beliefs and practices, communication styles (verbal and nonverbal), or modes of artistic expression of one or more cultures.

X

X

Outcome 1.2 Students will demonstrate how their self-understanding is expanded by the distinct perspectives on human experience offered by Arts and Humanities disciplines.

Outcome 1B Students will explain how their self-understanding is expanded by the distinct perspectives on the human experience offered by Arts and Humanities disciplines.

X

X

Outcome 2.1 Students will demonstrate comprehension of the meanings of ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art in their context.

X

Outcome 2.2 Students will analyze primary source material to more fully understand ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

Outcome 2A Students will analyze primary source material to more fully understand ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

X

Outcome 2.3 Students will write organized analytic responses communicating their understanding of ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

Outcome 2B Students will write organized analytic responses communicating their understanding of ideas, cultural practices, literary texts, languages, or works of art.

X

X

Outcome 3.1 Students will gain and demonstrate knowledge of the core content of the discipline.

Outcome 3A Students will apply proper methods of inquiry characteristic of the disciplines of the Arts and Humanities.

X

Outcome 3.2 Students will demonstrate consistent use of important methods particular to the discipline.

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Area D Social and Behavioral Sciences

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Demonstrate general knowledge obtained from the specific discipline in the social sciences.

Outcome 1A Students will define and use basic principles, theories, and concepts in the social and behavioral sciences to predict and explain behavior as it relates to the specific area of study.

X

Outcome 1.2 Explain the general perspective taken by the specific social science studied.

X

Outcome 2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of general terms and concepts that characterize the specific discipline being studied.

X

Outcome 2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of general sub-areas with the discipline being studied.

X

Outcome 2.3 Describe the perspective from which the social science issues are investigated.

Outcome 3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the social science studied in terms of the information that can be understood (American economics, culture, politics, or social phenomena and trends).

Outcome 3A Students will explain how social and behavioral scientists establish and evaluate theories in the area of study using the scientific method and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in integrating diverse perspectives and achieving epistemological consensus.

X

Outcome 3.2 Demonstrate how the specific social science allows us to understand differences in a comparative perspective.

X

Outcome 3.3 Demonstrate how the specific social science allows us to understand individual and/or group behaviors.

Outcome 2A Students will apply disciplinary knowledge in the specific area of study to the understanding of individuals and groups as it relates to local and global issues and problems in their contemporary and historic contexts.

X

Outcome 3.4 Demonstrate how the specific social science allows us to understand diversity issues.

X

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Theme 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Distinguish social/behavioral science methodologies from non-social scientific ways of knowing and understanding the social world.

Outcome 3A Students will explain how social and behavioral scientists establish and evaluate theories in the area of study using the scientific method and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in integrating diverse perspectives and achieving epistemological consensus.

X

X

X

Outcome 1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic terms, concepts, and presuppositions of a specific social/behavioral science.

Outcome 1A Students will define and use basic principles, theories, and concepts in the social and behavioral sciences to predict and explain behavior as it relates to the specific area of study.

X

X

X

Outcome 1.3 Apply social/behavioral science methods and principles to understand significant Global and American economic, cultural, political, and social phenomena and trends.

Outcome 2A Students will apply disciplinary knowledge in the specific area of study to the understanding of individuals and groups as it relates to local and global issues and problems in their contemporary and historic contexts.

X

X

X

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American Institutions - Government

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Students shall understand the political philosophies of the framers of the Constitution and the nature and operation of United States political institutions and processes under that Constitution as amended and interpreted.

Outcome 1A Students will describe the political philosophies of the framers of the Constitution and the nature and operation of United States political institutions and processes (including citizen rights and obligations) under that Constitution as amended and interpreted.

X

Outcome 1.2 Students shall understand the rights and obligations of citizens in the political system established under the Constitution.

Outcome 1B Students will assess the causes and consequences of different forms of political participation, and outline the ways in which individuals and groups can affect political objectives in the United States.

X

X

Outcome 2.1 Students shall understand the Constitution of the State of California within the context and evolution of federal-state relations and understand the nature and processes of state and local government under that Constitution.

Outcome 2A Students will describe the Constitution of the State of California within the context and evolution of federal-state relations and understand the nature and processes of state and local government under that Constitution.

X

Outcome 2.2 Students shall understand the contemporary relationships of state and local government with the federal government, the resolution of conflicts and the establishment of cooperative processes under the constitutions of both the state and nation, and the political processes involved.

Outcome 2B Students will assess the causes and consequences of different forms of political participation, and outline the ways in which individuals and groups can affect political outcomes in California.

X

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American Institutions - History

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Students will be able to identify the major chronological divisions of U.S. history.

Outcome 1A Students will be able to identify and explain the significant events, trends, and developments in the history of the area now included in the United States of America, covering a minimum time span of approximately one hundred years, including the relationships of regions within that area and with external regions and powers as appropriate to the understanding of those events within the United States during the period under study.

Outcome 1.2 Students will be able to identify the major topical divisions of U.S. history.

Outcome 2.1 Students will be able to write about the continuing development, significance, and meaning of founding documents of the United States (Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution).

X

Outcome 2.2 Students will be able to explain the role of Congress in shaping the history of the United States, including significant legislation.

X

Outcome 2.3 Students will be able to explain the power of the presidency and the historical context and significance of the significant executive orders and actions.

X

Outcome 2.4 Students will be able to discuss the role of the judiciary in the American system of government and principal judicial decisions that shaped U.S. history.

X

Outcome 3.1 Students will be able to write about and discuss orally the contributions of racial and ethnic minority groups to American history in terms of labor, society and culture.

Outcome 1B Students will be able to describe the role of major ethnic and social groups in such events and the historical contexts in which the events have occurred.

X

Outcome 3.2 Students will be able to write about and discuss orally the changing roles, status, and contributions women in American history.

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Outcome 4.1 Students will be able to identify on objective tests and/or essays the significant individuals in the history of the United States.

Outcome 1C Students will be able to explain the events presented within a framework that illustrates the continuity of the American experience and its derivation from other cultures, including consideration of three or more of the following: politics, economics, social movements, and geography.

Outcome 4.2 Students will be able to write about the contributions of a number of important people in the history of the United States.

Outcome 5.1 Students will be able to identify the core principles of republicanism, democracy, and the role of an educated electorate.

Outcome 6.1 Students will be able to identify on maps and/or objective exams and essays the important geographic settings, locations, and context for historical events.

X

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First Year Experience – First Year Seminar

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of CSUB and the Bakersfield/Kern county community.

Outcome 1.2 Students will be able to describe the differences between high school and university cultures and the new responsibilities they must assume as a college student.

X

X

X

X

X

Outcome 1.3 Students will demonstrate an understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a member of the CSUB community.

Outcome 1A Students will demonstrate an understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a member of the CSUB community.

X

Outcome 2.1 Students will understand the need for lower-division prerequisites in their major.

Outcome 2.2 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the necessity of completing remediation courses and how successful completion impacts collegiate-level course performance.

Outcome 2.3 Students will be able to develop a plan for the completion of remediation during the first year and general education requirements in the first two years.

Outcome 2B Students will articulate a plan to complete the General Education foundation skills courses, including the completion of any required remediation.

X

Outcome 2.4 Students will be able to develop a plan for exploring majors, if undecided.

Outcome 3.1 Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and articulate the benefits of appropriate campus resources.

X

X

X

X

Outcome 3.2 Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and access campus resources (physical location, hours of operation).

Outcome 1C Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and access appropriate campus resources.

X

X

Outcome 4.1 Students will describe the differences between high school and university organizational structures and how to utilize them.

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Outcome 4.2 Students will demonstrate the ability to locate sources of the appropriate policies and regulations.

Outcome 1B Students will demonstrate the ability to locate sources of the appropriate CSUB policies and regulations.

X

X

Outcome 5.1 Students will demonstrate an awareness of their own culture, values, and belief systems.

X

X

X

X

X

Outcome 5.2 Students will demonstrate a respect for diverse points-of-view and the ability to engage in civil discourse.

X

X

X

Outcome 6.1 Students will understand the options available for campus engagement through clubs and organizations.

X

X

Outcome 6.2 Students will recognize the opportunities for leadership and community service during their college career.

Outcome 7.1 Students will engage in a community-wide experiential exercise in civil discourse on a timely topic through the Runner Reader Program.

X

X

X

X

Outcome 7.2 Students will demonstrate the value of the lifelong practice of reading to broaden one’s horizons.

X

X

X

Outcome 8.1 Students will demonstrate an improvement in technical and academic skills (such as note-taking, critical reading, writing, speaking and thinking, problem solving, and presentation skills).

Outcome 2A Students will develop basic technical, academic, and information literacy skills.

X

X

X

Outcome 8.2 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the General Education pattern at CSUB (i.e., American Institutions, Areas, Themes).

Outcome 2C Students will develop an academic roadmap to graduation that incorporates General Education, major, and minor requirements, including an exploration of major and minor options.

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Gender, Race, Ethnicity - Junior Year Diversity Reflection

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1A Students taking the course should: a) be able to demonstrate and identify broad processes of globalization as related to issues of race, gender and/or ethnicity. b) be able to compare and contrast issues of race, ethnicity and/or gender across different cultures.

X

Outcome 2A Students taking the course should: a) be able to compare past and present discipline-specific theories related to gender, race and/or ethnicity.

Outcome 3A Students taking the course should: a) be able to compare past and present discipline-specific theories related to gender, race and/or ethnicity. b) be able to identify similarities and differences in the viewpoints between individuals from within groups and between groups with respect to gender, race and/or ethnicity.

X

Outcome 4A Students taking the course should: a) be able to identify systems of domination and subordination in gender, race and/or ethnicity. b) be able to analyze the ways in which cultural and societal assumptions about gender, race and/or ethnicity function in individual's lives.

Outcome 5A Students taking the course should: a) be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills about issues of gender, race and/or ethnicity. b) identify how their personal values relate to and have changed regarding issues of gender, race and/or ethnicity.

Outcome 2B Students will be able to recognize, discuss, and demonstrate an understanding of their own beliefs while maintaining respect for differing world views.

X

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Outcome 2A Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basis of human diversity: biological, cultural, historical, social, economic, and ideological.

Outcome 1A Students will demonstrate how the study of the basic skills and ways of knowing gained through their General Education study contributes to an understanding of their major.

Outcome 1B Students will demonstrate how study of the basic skills and ways of knowing gained through their General Education study contributes to an understanding of their future and career aspirations.

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Computer and Information Literacy

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 Describe and differentiate among commonly used computer platforms (e.g., desktops, notebooks, mobile devices, etc.).

Outcome 1.2 Describe and differentiate among common peripherals such as external storage devices (e.g., flash drives, external hard drives, Internet storage, etc.), input devices (e.g., keyboards, touch screens, mice, etc.), and output devices (e.g., printers, screens, etc.).

Outcome 2.1 Use common software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Open Office, etc.) to create, edit, present, and print information that is formatted according to accepted standards of communication.

Outcome 2.2 Use email or other electronic communication (e.g., texting, instant messaging, etc.) to correspond with others, including sending and receiving attachments.

Outcome 2.3 Use browser software to navigate the Internet and find information online (e.g., basic browser functions, search engines, URLs, etc.).

Outcome 3.1 Know and observe commonly accepted standards of ethics and etiquette when communicating electronically.

Outcome 3.2 Use and maintain security software (e.g., anti-virus software, anti-malware software, firewalls, etc.) to guard the integrity of information and the system.

Outcome 3.3 Understand how files are used to store information and understand the need for backing up files to avoid the loss of important information.

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Outcome 4.1 Know how to present personal, academic, and/or professional information on the Internet (e.g., websites, videos, podcasts, etc.) and how to protect private information online.

Outcome 4.2 Know how to create, present, and manipulate data appropriate for the discipline using common software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Open Office, etc.) and/or the Internet (e.g., websites, videos, podcasts, etc.).

Outcome 4.3 Use software appropriate to the discipline (e.g., statistical software, mapping software, database software, etc.).

Outcome 1.1 Develops a thesis statement and formulates questions based on the information needed.

Outcome 1.2 Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic.

Outcome 1.3 Identifies key concepts and terms that describe the information needed.

Outcome 2.1 Recognizes that knowledge can be organized into disciplines that influence the way information is accessed.

Outcome 2.2 Identifies the purpose and audience of potential resources (e.g., popular vs. scholarly, current vs. historical).

Outcome 2.3 Differentiates between primary and secondary sources, recognizing how their use and importance vary with each discipline.

Outcome 3.1 Selects relevant research databases to retrieve articles, books, government documents, and other sources.

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Outcome 3.2 Navigates a variety of user interfaces and search engines, with different command languages, protocols, and search parameters.

Outcome 4.1 Develops a research plan appropriate to the investigative method.

Outcome 4.2 Constructs a search strategy using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g., keyword strings, Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines).

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Outcome 5.1 Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias.

Outcome 5.2 Recognizes prejudice, deception, or propaganda, and manipulation.

Outcome 5.1 Demonstrates an understanding of what constitutes plagiarism and does not represent work attributable to others as his/her own.

Outcome 5.2 Selects an appropriate documentation style and uses it consistently to cite sources.

Outcome 5.3 Identifies and discusses issues related to privacy and security in both the print and electronic environments.

Outcome 5.4 Demonstrates an understanding of intellectual property, copyright, and fair use of copyrighted material.

Outcome 6.1 Explain how knowledge is created, organized, and communicated in the discipline.

Outcome 6.2 Use effective discipline-specific search strategies.

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Outcome 6.3 Cite information according to the standards of the discipline.

Outcome 6.4 Critically evaluate the credibility of sources using standards of the discipline.

Outcome 6.5 Synthesize information into a meaningful, coherent product.

Outcome 6.6 Investigate differing viewpoints and resolve those differences based upon accepted standards of the discipline.

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Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement

Outgoing SLOs

Incoming SLOs

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

Outcome 1.1 To teach students the four basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the foreign languages offered, with strong emphasis on learning the fundamentals of grammatical structure.

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Outcome 2.1 To foster an interest in, and an understanding of other cultures and civilizations.

Outcome 3.1 To enhance understanding and control of English through a comparison with the structures of other languages.