An outcome is a statement about the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and/or abilities
a student is expected to have upon successful completion of an academic activity.
An outcome is expressed using action verbs and is stated in terms that make it measurable.
What types of outcomes are assessed at Porterville College?
Five types of outcomes are assessed at Porterville College:
At Porterville College, the Outcome Assessment Cycle consists of the following four
steps:
Collect—Collect the outcome assessments
Analyze—Analyze the collected assessments
Identify—Identify actions based on analysis to improve instruction, service, assessment,
and/or outcome statements
Implement—Implement the actions identified
The cycle should repeat on a regular basis. Every outcome should go through the Outcome
Assessment Cycle at least once every four years.
Outcomes
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The College Council is responsible for assessing the Institutional-Level Outcomes.
Communication
Use language and other modes of expression appropriate to the audience and purpose.
Cognition
Think independently, creatively, and critically in order to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
ideas and information.
Information Competency
Utilize research skills necessary to achieve educational, professional, and personal objectives.
Social and Cultural Responsibility
Apply knowledge of diversity and multicultural competencies to promote equity, social justice,
and civic engagement in our communities.
Personal Growth
Demonstrate self-understanding and ethical behavior through practices that promote physical,
mental, and emotional well-being.
Assessments, Results, Continuous Improvement
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for assessing the general education learning
outcomes.
Students communicate effectively and confidently using multiple modes (e.g. reading,
writing, speaking, and listening) with consideration for medium, purpose, and audience.
Students use quantitative and qualitative thinking, tools, and processes to evaluate
complex issues and gather, analyze, and synthesize information and data from multiple
sources to formulate evidence-based arguments.
Students are prepared to actively participate as informed, responsible, and ethical
citizens in political, social, cultural, and environmental matters.
Students are prepared to adapt to change, enhance wellness, practice reflection, collaborate
with others, and work towards personal and professional goals. .
Assessments, Results, Continuous Improvement
Each program has learning outcomes (PLOs). The PLOs are found in the Outcomes Database, in the College Catalog, and degrees & certificate section of the College website.
Each academic division/discipline is responsible for assessing the program learning
outcomes.
Non-Instructional areas have outcomes. These are called service areas outcomes. Service
area outcomes can be found in the Outcomes Database.
Each non-instructional area is responsible for assessing the service area outcomes.
Service area outcomes are discussed in program reviews.
