Student Learning Outcomes

As part of the University’s SACSCOC reaffirmation, each educational program, administrative unit, and academic support service is required to “identify expected outcomes, assess the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provide evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results” (SACSCOC Principle 3.3.1). This evidence is documented in annual outcomes assessment reports. These reports are collected by Institutional Effectiveness (IE) in an effort to document that UofL is engaged in evaluative processes that (1) result in continuing improvement in institutional quality and (2) demonstrate the institution is effectively accomplishing its mission.

In an effort to ensure continuous improvement of student achievement, academic units are required to submit Annual Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Reports. Utilizing the web-based software application Compliance Assist, IE reviews over 200 reports and provides detailed feedback for each degree program. These final feedback reports are distributed to the chairs/department heads to assist them with further development and assessment of their student learning outcomes for improvement of their degree programs. IE also provides valuable training, workshops, and resources on student learning outcome development to faculty and staff to support their efforts.

For more information please contact Dr. Cheryl Gilchrist , Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness.

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