SLO - STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student learning outcomes (SLOs) are the specific observable or measurable results that are expected at the end of a learning experience (i.e. a course; a program of study; a degree or certificate; or set of interactions with student or library services). 

SLOs exist and are assessed at three levels:

• Course
• Program
• Institutional (outcomes at this level are called core competencies)

The general steps for assessing an SLO are as follows:

• Identify: identify (or modify) the outcome(s) you wish to assess and the methods / instruments you wish to utilize to assess the outcome.  Identify the key people involved in assessment the outcome(s).
• Assess: using the assessment methods identified, assess the outcomes and collect and compile the data.
• Reflect: reflect on the implications of the data and determine ways to improve based on the data.
• Improve: make the necessary improvements and close the loop

Creating, locating, editing & reporting on SLOs can be done via the CurricUNET SLO module.  Please contact Kelly Holt (kholt@elcamino.edu) or Kaysa Laureano (klaureano@elcamino.edu), ECC's SLO Assessment Coordinators. CEC's SLO Assessment Coordinator, Chelvi Subramaniam (csubramaniam@elcamino.edu), or your division's facilitator (listed on the Contact Us page) for more information or to set up a meeting or training session.