Outcomes & Assessment Guide
Outcomes Types Defined
Divisional Outcome Types
Instructional Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)Program Learning Outcomes for each cycle are developed and assessed by faculty within Instructional Programs.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)Course Learning Outcomes for each cycle are developed and assessed for each course taught within a Program. CLO should be developed and assessed in consultation with all faculty who are teaching the course.
Student Services Outcomes
Student Services Program Outcomes (SSPO)Student Services Program Outcomes for each cycle are developed and assessed by staff, faculty and administrators for each Program in Student Services (i.e., AS, Puente, EOPS).
Student Services Outcomes (SSO)Student Services Outcomes for each cycle are developed and assessed by staff, faculty and administrators for all areas of Student Services (i.e., Admissions and Records, Transfer, Financial Aid).
Administrative Outcomes
Administrative Unit Outcomes (AUO)Administrative Unit Outcomes (AUO) for each cycle are developed and assessed by staff and administrators in all areas of college administration. (i.e., Instructional Deans and offices, offices of Student Services deans, Business office, Vice-Presidents' and President's offices).