Office of Institutional Effectiveness Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Statements define student learning expectations

The Student Learning Outcomes for an academic degree program are designed and articulated through the program's curriculum map and course syllabi. These program and course level student learning outcomes identify expectations for content knowledge, skills, competencies, and practices specific to the degree program. Emporia State University policy requires that every course list student learning outcomes on the syllabus. The program level curriculum maps and course syllabi are archived in the Faculty Qualifications folder. Each academic unit uses this mapping structure to ensure that students are prepared in their degree programs and to continuously confirm that academic programs are current. Students are encouraged to proactively engage in their knowledge and understanding of how academic programming is designed and improved upon.

Learning Outcomes are integrated into all co-curricular programming, and consistent with academic programs, are aligned with institution-wide learning goals. Co-curricular learning experiences are powerful and often provide students with the ability to hone and practice knowledge learned within the classroom. Keen on integrating learning experiences to engage students in making those connections between the world in which they live and how they can provide leadership for the common good. The division assesses the effectiveness of these student learning experiences and collaborates with academic leaders to make these learning experiences seamless.

The General Education Program Learning Goals are mapped to those courses contributing to student learning of foundations, core, transition, and transformation skills. The General Education Program assessment is grounded in analyzing student learning and success through multiple lenses. Using both direct and indirect assessment techniques provides a measurement of actual learning, meanwhile gaining an understanding of students perspectives on their educational experiences.

Student Success Metrics 4-Year Cumulative Data 2020-2023

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes Achievement

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies

School of Applied Health Sciences

Counselor Ed

Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Nursing

Psychology

School of Business + Technology

Accounting & Technology

Business Administration

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Communication

English, Modern Languages

Social Sciences

Sociology & Criminology

School of Library & Information Management + University Libraries & Archives

School of Science & Mathematics

Biological Sciences

Mathematics

Physical Sciences

School of Visual & Performing Arts

The Teachers College

Elementary Education/Early Childhood & Special Education

School Leadership/Middle & Secondary Teacher Education