TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction................................................................................................................................. 1

Challenge One: (1) Identify measurable objectives; (2) Identify learning outcomes for
all courses and academic programs; (3) Publicly Stated.......................................................... 5

         Evolution of Assessment of Student Learning at Seminole State College............................... 6

Response One:  Conclusion.............................................................................................. 11

Challenge Two: (1) Develop and use direct and indirect measures for all courses
and academic programs.......................................................................................................... 13

         Use of Results of Assessment of Student Learning Measures............................................. 19

Faculty Actions Based on Assessment............................................................................... 21

Response Two:  Conclusion.............................................................................................. 23

Challenge Three: (1) Implement plan to assess general education skills; (2) Across cognitive,
behavioral, and affective domains; (3) Include direct measures, feedback loops, and use
of results.................................................................................................................................. 24

Course-Embedded Assessment in General Education and Degree Programs...................... 25

Nationally-Normed Assessment of General Education and Degree Programs..................... 27

Regional Transfer Data Performance Indicator Reports in Assessment of

     General Education and Degree Programs..................................................................... 29

Technical Degree Program Performance Indicators............................................................ 31

Indirect Measures in Assessment of General Education and Degree Programs.................... 32

General Education and Degree Program Assessment......................................................... 34

Assessment Feedback Loops to improve Student Learning

     and Strengthen Instruction............................................................................................ 36

Feedback of Assessment Data to Divisions and Relevant Constituencies............................ 38

Feedback Loops Connect Assessment Results with Institutional Resources........................ 38

Response Three:  Conclusion............................................................................................ 39

Reflective Commentary:  The Human Face of an Evolving Assessment Culture............................ 41

References................................................................................................................................ 43

List of Appendices:

Resource Room List of Materials...................................................................................... A

Focused Visit Report Writing Team Chart......................................................................... B

General Education Student Expectations.............................................................................C

Departmental Learner Outcomes Example......................................................................... D

Expected Learner Outcomes Example............................................................................... E

Enabling Objectives Example............................................................................................. F

Assessment of Student Learning Committee Rotation Chart............................................... G

Course-Embedded Assessment Report Example............................................................... H

Spring 2003 Course-Embedded Assessment Divisional Summary Report........................... I

2000-2001 Assessment Report Executive Summary.......................................................... J

Spring 2003 ETS Academic Profile Test Results............................................................... K

Transfer Data Performance Indicator Reports.................................................................... L

General Education Requirements for Transfer Degrees...................................................... M

2003 General Education Evaluation ESIP......................................................................... N

Course-Embedded Assessment Linkage Table Sample..................................................... O

2003 Medical Laboratory Technician ESIP....................................................................... P

SSC Assessment Program Flowchart............................................................................... Q

Degree Program Evaluation Rotation List.......................................................................... R

2002-03 Degree Program Evaluations ESIP..................................................................... S

Examples of Financial Commitment................................................................................... T