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Assessment of Student Learning

Student learning assessment is a process by which information is gathered and critically examined to better understand what our students are learning in relation to stated learning goals. The assessment learning cycle is ongoing and continuously changing to ensure the highest levels of quality in academics, student support and Institutional development.

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

Apply skills and knowledge: "Ability to illustrate core concepts of the field while executing analytical, practical or creative tasks in specialized and broad liberal areas.”
(Definition adapted from Lumina Foundation Degree Profile, “Broad, Integrative Knowledge: Describes how existing knowledge or practice is advanced, tested and revised. Describes and examines a range of perspectives on key debates and their significance within the field and in society. Illustrates core concepts of the field while executing analytical, practical or creative tasks.”)

Think Critically: "Ability to demonstrate reasonable, imaginative and reflective thinking, focused on deciding what to believe or do.”
(Definition from Ennis, 2002, General Education Resource group on Critical Thinking working definition)

Communicat Effectively: "Ability to convey ideas in mutually understandable ways and to work productively with others.”
(Definition adapted from multiple Communication textbooks with the phrase “mutually understandable ways.” The second part of the statement reflects the General Education Communicate Effectively second outcome, which has a focus on teamwork and interpersonal skills. )

Act Responsibly: “Ability to demonstrate ethical and socially responsible personal behaviors.”
(Definition adapted from LEAP/AAC &U, under Personal and Social responsibility: Personal and social responsibility, civic knowledge and engagement, intercultural knowledge and competence, ethical reasoning and action, foundation and skills for lifelong learning.)

Ten Year Assessment Results by ISLO (PDF)
Assessment Dashboard (PDF)
Outcomes Diagram (PDF)

General Education Learning Outcomes

1. Think Critically
  Produce a defensible conclusion or solution using critical or creative thinking.
2. Communicate Effectively
  Communicate effectively in oral, written, or symbolic expression.
3. Think Civically
  Demonstrate an understanding of diverse societies, ranging from local to global, in order to engage effectively in civic life.
4. Cultivate Wellness
  Demonstrate an understanding of wellness principles to promote physical and personal health.
5. Utilize Technology Effectively
  Solve a problem or accomplish a task using technology.
6. Reason Quantitatively
  Use quantitative information or analyze data within context to arrive at meaningful results.

GELO Results Data (PDF)

Recent results and processes

Gen Ed Results
GECAC Actions In Repsonse to Assessement
GECAC How We Use Data
GELO Change Overview
Gen Ed Improvement Overview 2023

Academic Program Learning Outcomes

Ten Year Assessment Results for Programs

Program Assessment Stories

Accounting Program Assessment Story
Legal Support Professional Program Assessment Story
Medical Office Professionals Assessment Story
Office Professions Assessment Story
PTA Program Assessment Story
Respiratory Care Program Assessment Story
SKET 110 Report 2023
Welding Program Assessment Story

Co Curricular Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Assessment Committee (SLAC)

Provides input on the quality of assessment work and makes recommendations that will enhance student learning assessment at Delta College. This is accomplished through scheduled discussions with assessment facilitators and by providing resources and mentoring.

2024–2025 Membership

- Alison Ginter, SES
- Bryan Graybill, HW Faculty
- Tim McGuire, SciMath Faculty
- Lisa O'Laughlin, BTec Faculty
- Brent Pashak, BTec Faculty
- Michelle Pratt, LLIC
- Keith Proctor, BTec Faculty
- Andrew Rieder, AL Faculty
- Amber Sleight, HW Faculty
- Eric Wiesenauer, SciMath Faculty and GECAC Liaison
- Daniel Allen, Associate Dean Liason

Exofficio Membership

- Emily Clement, Academic AP Support
- Reva Curry, VP of Instruction and Learning Services
- David Hopkins, Dean of Transfer Programs and Online Learning
- Ed Suniga, Dean of Occupational Programs and Workforce Strategies

Charge to SLAC

General Education Curriculum and Assessment Committee (GECAC)

Charged by the Vice President of Instruction and Learning Services with comprehensively overseeing and coordinating Delta's General Education Program Assessment.

2024–2025 Membership

- Casey Armour, Science & Math
- Mark Balawender, Arts & Letters
- Emily Clement, Resource
- JD Garn, Associate Dean
- Angela Guy-Lee, Social Sciences
- David Hopkins, Dean of Transfer Programs & Online Learning
- Carla Murphy, Health & Wellness
- AJ Neumann, Business & Technology
- Brad Pretzer, Science & Math
- Brandon Straight, Social Sciences
- Stacy Stremlow, Advising
- Eric Wiesenauer, Science & Math, Chair

Charge to GECAC

Additional resources

Assessment resources

Best practices

General education learning outcomes

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs)

- Act responsibly
- Apply knowledge and skills
- Communicate effectively
- Think critically

Program assessment reports

Arts and Letters

Business and Technology

General Education

Health and Wellness

Science and Mathematics

Social Sciences