General Education Program

Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
(AY 2012-2013)

Program Student Learning Outcomes(PSLOS)

At the completion of General Education Program the student will be able to:

Goal 1: Effective Communication
1.1 Write a clear, well-organized paper using documentation and quantitative tools when appropriate.
1.2 Make a clear, well-organized verbal presentation.

Goal 2: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
2.1 Demonstrate the ability for independent thought and expression.
2.2 Demonstrate understanding of the modes of inquiry by identifying an appropriate method of accessing credible information and data resources; applying the selected method; and organizing results.

Goal 3: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
3.1 Demonstrate understanding and apply mathematical concepts in problem solving and in day-to-day activities
3.2 Present and interpret numeric information.
3.3 Communicate thoughts and ideas effectively using proper mathematical terms.
3.4 Define and explain scientific concepts, principles, and theories of a field of science.
3.5 Perform experiments that use scientific methods as part of the inquiry process.

Goal 4: Ethics and Culture
4.1 Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of world geography.
4.2 Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural issues of a person's own culture and other cultures.
4.3 Demonstrate knowledge of major historical events affecting one's culture and other cultures.
4.4 Demonstrate familiarity with contemporary global issues.
4.5 Demonstrate an understanding of major ethical concerns.

Goal 5: Workforce Readiness
5.1 Determine healthy lifestyles by describing the value of physical activity to a healthful lifestyle and participating in regular physical activity for at least one semester.
5.2 Demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills, teamwork, leadership and decision-making skills.

Show Program Matrix

• I=Introduced
• D=Demonstrated
• M=Mastery at a level appropriate for graduation

Communication

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

Ethic and Culture

Workforce Readiness

1.1

1.2

2.1

2.2

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

5.1

5.2

CA 100

Computer Literacy

D

EN 110

Advanced Reading (LA, no GE PLO)

I

I

EN 120A

Expository Writing I

I

I

I

EN120B

Expository Writing II

D

D

D

ESS 101b

Badminton

I, D

I, D

ESS 101r

Resistance Training

I, D

I, D

ESS 101w

Walking for Fitness

I, D

I, D

ESS 102b

Fundamentals of Basketball

I, D

I, D

ESS 102f

Fundamentals of Soccer

I, D

I, D

ESS 102s

Fundamentals of Softball

I, D

I, D

ESS 102tt

Table Tennis

I, D

I, D

ESS 102v

Introduction to Volleyball

I, D

I, D

ESS 102ws

Open Water SCUBA Diver

I, D

I, D

ESS 103r

Rhythmic Activities

I, D

I, D

ESS 200

Fundamentals of Wellness and Physical Fitness

I, D

I, D

FL 101

Japanese I

D

D

FL 102

Japanese II

D

D

FL 103

Chinese I (no outline)

D

D

FL 104

Chinese II (no outline)

D

D

MS 100

College Algebra

I

I

I

MS101

Algebra and Trigonometry

I

I

I

MS 104

Technical Math 1

MS 106

Technical Math 2

SC 111

Environmental Science

I

I

SC 115

Ethnobotany (#3 PLO, Micro studies)

I

I

SC 117

Tropical Pacific Island Environment

D

D

D

D

D

SC 130

Physical Science

D

D

D

D

SC 220

Geology

D

D

SC 255

General Zoology

D

D

SS 150

History of Micronesia

I

I

I

I

I

SS 111

Cultural Anthropology

I

I

I

I

I

SS 170

World History I

I

I

I

I

I

SS 171

World History II

I

I

I

I

I

SS 240

East Asian History

D

D

D

D

D

PSLO Assessment Report Summary
Previous General Education Program assessment reports can be viewed at this link:
http://wiki.comfsm.fm/Academic_Programs/General_Education

The General Education Program is in the process of developing common assessment assignments (CAAs) for all PSLOs.

What we looked at:

What we found:

What we are planning to work on:

Recommendations for students: