Definition of Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Terms

Spring
2008
Resolution Number
02.02
 
Contact
Category
Accreditation
Status
Completed
Summary
Address the confusion in the field by researching and developing a glossary of common terms for student learning outcomes and assessment.
Status Report

The glossary was passed at the Fall 2009 plenary session. Another resolution passed then, asked that the glossary be updated in 2011. At the March 2010, SLO Regional meeting, SLO coordinators and researchers were asked to add terms and modify definitions. The same was done at the SLO Institute in July 2010. These new terms will be used to update the glossary in 2011.

Whereas, There is some confusion regarding definitions of key terms relevant to student learning outcomes and assessment; and

Whereas, There is no consensus across the state as to what defines a "program" and this directly impacts student learning outcomes and assessment practices;

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges address the confusion in the field by researching and developing a glossary of common terms for student learning outcomes and assessment. MSC Disposition: Local Senates