What is a Rubric?

A rubric is an assessment tool, often shaped like a matrix, what describes levels of achievement in a specific area of performance, understanding, or behavior.

A scoring rubric has three dimensions:

Alignment of Outcomes, Assessment, and Assignments

How do we know our students are learning? Planning begins with the alignment and relationships between Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), assessment and assignments, experiences, and activities.

Why do we need curricular mapping?

A curriculum map is a chart that illustrates the connections between Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). As illustrated below, a Curriculum Map is an example of planning that begins with the end in mind. The Curriculum Map displayed below also indicates the level learning outcomes are taught in courses and, as a result, also serves to identify any redundancies and/or gaps in outcome coverage.

The Implementation Plan

As described in the section, "Report and Use Results" each program is asked to develop an seven-year implementation plan as part of the Academic Program Review process. This plan provides an ongoing map for assessing components of the program over the next APR cycle and becomes the foundation for the next six years of annual reporting.

Graduate Learning Goals

In 2002, the Graduate Council developed and approved six general student learning goals. The Graduate Council reviewed and revised the Graduate Learning Goals (GLGs) in 2016 to reflect the current direction of Graduate Education at Stanislaus.

To ensure the quality of the advanced programs and student learning experiences, the Graduate Council established six student learning goals for graduate/postbaccalaureate students in master's and doctoral degree programs.

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