PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Student learning outcomes should reflect the expectations for accountability from stakeholders and must be related to the mission of the University, mission of the Student Affairs Office, and the mission of the individual student affairs units.
• To reflect society and student expectations, goals for student learning outcomes should reflect the following five clusters: (1) knowledgeable individuals and life-long learners, (2) prepared and skilled workers, (3) engaged and contributing citizens, (4) self-aware and sensitive individuals, (5) competent life skills that promote quality of life.
• Each student affairs unit should engage in the process of mapping the learning environment within their area including collaboration possibilities with colleagues in the academy (academic affairs). Mapping is the process of recognizing, identifying, and documenting the sites where transformational learning activities take place within the unit’s area of responsibility and influence. Mapping links programs and activities with learning opportunities.
• Student Learning Outcomes can be developed for the learning sites/opportunities identified.  The three step process for establishing learning outcomes is (1) identify the desired results, (2) determine the acceptable evidence of performance, (3) design the learning experience and instruction to fit the desired outcome.