Student Learning Outcomes
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated. In addition, those institutions participating in the VSA measure increases in critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and written communication using one of three tests.
Student Learning Assessment at California State University, Long Beach
The campus supports the assessment of student learning as an integral part of its core commitment to graduate students with highly valued degrees. Assessment at CSULB is overseen by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies and coordinated by the Director of Program Review and Assessment. Responsibility for determining student learning outcomes, developing and implementing assessment plans, and using the results of assessment for program improvement has been delegated to the colleges. Each college has an assessment coordinator and each college receives funding for assessment from the Division of Academic Affairs.
