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.

Why Learning Outcomes?

In a January 09, 2018 blogpost, Assessment author and consultant Dr. Linda Suskie discusses the value of articulating learning outcomes:

Clearly defined learning outcomes can:

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.

The document Assessment of General Education (2012) provides a chronological overview since 1999 of the growth in number and the maturity of the assessment measures undertaken to demonstrate the quality of the general education program and student learning.

The responsibilities of the Faculty Director for General Education include:

The Faculty Fellow for Assessment works closely with campus committees and stakeholder to facilitate discussions regarding the Meaning, Quality, and the Integrity of the degree at Stanislaus State. The Faculty Fellow is a two year position that is appointed by the Provost and reports to the AVP for Academic Affairs. 

The responsibilities of the Faculty Fellow include:

Core Competencies Faculty Learning Communities

Stanislaus State has established Institutional Learning Goals (ILGs) that define expectation for graduates. Embedded in these ILGs are six core competencies: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, Quantitative Reasoning, and Civic Engagement.

Membership

Assessment of Student Learning Subcommittee (ASL) membership is tracked on the Academic Senate website. ASL subcommittee membership includes representation from each of the four colleges, a representative at-large, ASI student representative. The Director of the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (FCETL) serves as an ex-officio member. 

2018/19 ASL subcommittee