Student Learning Outcomes
Using standards developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS Standards), the Division of Student Affairs has created five distinct student learning outcome domains, in alignment with our values and mission, to guide our programs and services.
Process
The 2022-2023 academic year was a year of re-calibrating and re-setting goals that reflect the values and mission of the Division of Student Affairs. Due to this focus, five distinct Student Learning Outcome (SLO) domains emerged that will guide departments in services and programs.
The five outcome domains are:
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Intrapersonal Development
- Practical Skills Development
- Intellectual Engagement & Curiosity
- Social Responsibility
The Student Learning Outcome domains development was supported by an established assessment committee that includes representation from every department in the division. The assessment committee meets regularly to help build a strong foundation for the relationship between division and department assessment. Accompanying these meetings was a full-day conference style program, taking place in January of 2023, that created space for collaborative discussions and refinement of the domains before officially launching them within the division. Through synergistic discussion and communication, goals for departments are aligned with divisional goals. Assessment plans are created that will help track and analyze progress throughout the year.
Student Learning Outcome Domains
Interpersonal Relationships
Broad Definition of Domain
The Interpersonal Relationship domain focuses on a student’s ability to understand and be confident in oneself to foster healthy interactions with peers, the Rutgers community, and the broader society.
Learning Outcome
Students will develop the tools necessary to cultivate meaningful, respectful, healthy, and safe relationships.
Intrapersonal Development
Broad Definition of Domain
The Intrapersonal Development domain describes identity exploration and the process to develop values aligned with an individual’s ethics and integrity.
Learning Outcome
Students will have an opportunity to gain an awareness of one’s personal values, identity, and ethical standards.
Practical Skills Development
Broad Definition of Domain
The Practical Skills Development domain involves acquisition of the skills necessary for collegiate and post-graduation success.
Learning Outcome
Students will acquire the practical skills necessary for post-graduation success. (Departments/units to specify the skills.)
Intellectual Engagement & Curiosity
Broad Definition of Domain
The Intellectual Engagement and Curiosity domain equips students with the tools to explore areas of passion and understand the interconnections and interdependencies of knowledge from a range of disciplines.
Learning Outcome
Students will develop the aptitude for applying, connecting, and synthesizing the ideas and skills learned in the classroom to develop an expanded worldview that promotes critical and reflective thinking, creative problem solving, and decision-making.
Social Responsibility
Broad Definition of Domain
The Social Responsibility domain describes the mutual commitment of both students and community towards cultivating inclusive environments.
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate an understanding of, appreciation, and commitment to cultural and human differences, social and global.
