Assessment of Student Learning

Grays Harbor College faculty identify and publish expected course, program, and degree learning outcomes for all programs and actively engage in ongoing assessment of student learning. The goal of assessment is to determine the level to which students are able to demonstrate mastery of learning outcomes at the course, program, certificate and degree level. Results of assessment of student learning are used to inform academic and learning-support planning and practices that lead to enhancement of student learning achievements.

Click here to see a diagram that shows the relationship between course, program, and general education outcomes.		Click here to see a diagram that shows the assessment process.

Course Level Assessment

• Course Level Annual Assessment Process
• Student Learning Outcomes: Annual Assessment form.
• Examples: Biological Sciences, CIS, Developmental English, English 102-Critical and Analytical Writing, Nursing, Welding.
• Assessment 2010-2011, Assessment 2009-2010

Program Level Assessment

• Annual Assessment Process
• Division/Program Outcomes Worksheet
• Program-Level Outcomes Reports template
• Examples: Communications, Humanities Program Grid LL
• Assessment 2010-2011, Assessment 2009-2010

Assessment of Desired Student Abilities (DSAs)

• DSAs: Critical Thinking, Disciplinary Learning, Information Use, Literacy, Social and Personal Responsibility.
• Assessment Analysis Template
• Examples
• Assessments 2011-12

Additional Resources:

• Rubrics 101