Draft Combining ILO’s/ GEO’s from each college into themes
Legend:
Black Text: Merritt
Blue Text: Berkeley City College
Red Text: College of Alameda
Green Text: Laney College
COMMUNICATION
Communicate with clarity and precision using oral, nonverbal, and/or written language,
expressing an awareness of audience, situation, and purpose.
Communication
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Speak, read, and write clearly and effectively, with audience
awareness;
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Analyze communications for meaning, purpose, effectiveness, and
logic
Engage in respectful interpersonal communications, acknowledging
ideas and values of diverse individuals that represent different ethnic,
racial, cultural, and gender expressions.
Communication
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Develop individual perspectives in essays that demonstrate critical thinking skills, command of
standard grammar, and logical organization. (Area 4a: English Composition)
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Construct and deliver a clear, well-organized verbal presentation. (Area 4d:Oral Communication )
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. Organize information coherently in writing, and choose language and format appropriate for the
intended audience and purpose. (Area 4d:Written Communication)
OR:
CRITICAL THINKING
Think critically using appropriate methods of reasoning to evaluate ideas and identify and
investigate problems and to develop creative and practical solutions to issues that arise in
workplaces, institutions, and local and global communities.
Critical Thinking
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Identify a problem/argument,
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Isolate facts related to arguments,
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Generate multiple solutions to problems,
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Predict consequences, and use evidence and sound reasoning to
justify well-informed positions
Solve problems and make decisions in life and work using critical thinking,
quantitative reasoning, community resources, and civic engagement
Critical Thinking and Information Literacy
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Solve quantitative problems using numerical, graphical, and algebraic methods. (Area 4b:
Mathematics)
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Locate and cite appropriately information from a variety of sources (books, databases, internet,
and primary sources) in various formats (print, online, and multimedia); evaluate information for
relevance and reliability, and incorporate it effectively into written work. (Information Competency)
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
Apply college-level mathematical reasoning to analyze and explain real world issues and
to interpret and construct graphs, charts, and tables.
Computational Skills
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Master college-level computational concepts and apply them to
concrete problems;
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Demonstrate algorithmic competence appropriate to multiple levels
CULTURAL AWARENESS
Through a knowledge of history and cultural diversity, recognize and value perspectives
and contributions that persons of diverse backgrounds bring to multicultural settings and
respond constructively to issues that arise out of human diversity on both the local and
the global level.
Self-Awareness and Interpersonal Skills
 Analyze own actions and perspectives of other persons and work
effectively with others in groups
 Exhibit aesthetic reflection to promote, participate and contribute to
human development, expression, creativity, and curiosity.
Breadth/Global Awareness
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Apply the principles, concepts, and/or methods of the natural sciences to everyday life. (Area 1:
Natural Sciences)
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Critically analyze personal experiences within the context of historical, cultural, and environmental
phenomena. (Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences)
 Investigate and appreciate the fine arts and humanities, including the cultural and artistic
perspectives of people of various cultures and times. (Area 3: Humanities)
 Critically evaluate the historical and contemporary experiences of African Americans,
Mexican/Latino Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, or Native Americans using interdisciplinary
approaches. (Area 5: Ethnic Studies)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ETHICS
Internalize and exhibit ethical values and behaviors that address self- respect and respect
for others with integrity and honesty that will enable success and participation in the
larger society.
Ethics and Personal Responsibility
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Analyze consequences of actions taken and their impact on society
and self;
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Demonstrate collaborative involvement in community interests Global
Awareness & Valuing Diversity
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Identify and explain diverse customs, beliefs, and lifestyles, as
well as cultural, historical, and geographical issues that shape
perceptions
Accept personal, civic, social and environmental responsibility in order
to be a productive local and global community member.
Ethics and Civic Responsibility
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Demonstrate an increased awareness of ethical behavior, civic and social responsibilities locally,
nationally, and globally. (Ethics/Citizenship)
INFORMATION AND COMPUTER LITERACY
Use appropriate technology to identify, locate, evaluate and present information for
personal, educational and workplace goals.
Information Competency
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Find, evaluate, use, and communicate information in all its various
formats;
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Demonstrate library literacy, research methodology, and
technological literacy
Use technology and written and oral communication to discover,
develop, and relate critical ideas in multiple environments.
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Demonstrate proficiency in using a computer and computer applications, including the Internet, to
accomplish personal, academic, and/or professional tasks. (Area 4c: Computer Literacy)
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MERRITT COLLEGE
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
2008-2009
What are students able to do out in the world
as a result of their experiences at Merritt College?
Based on the following:
Merritt College Campus-wide Institutional Learning Outcome Forums held on12/05, 2/06, and 1/08.
The Assessment Primer, Ruth Stielh and Les Lewchuk
“Draft Core Learning Outcomes,” Portland Community College
COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA
MISSION ~VISION~INSTITUTIONAL LEARING OUTCOMES
Vision
We are a diverse, supportive, empowering learning community for seekers
of knowledge. We are committed to providing a creative, ethical and
inclusive environment in which students develop their abilities as thinkers,
workers and citizens of the world.
Mission
To serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing
comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empowers students
to achieve their goals.
Laney College
General Education Outcomes
Laney College General Education Outcomes
(Organized by GE Requirement)
March 2008
Students who complete the general education program for an AA or AS degree at Laney College will be able
to:
Area 1: Natural Sciences
Apply the principles, concepts, and/or methods of the natural sciences to everyday life.
Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Critically analyze personal experiences within the context of historical, cultural, and environmental
phenomena.
Area 3: Humanities
Investigate and appreciate the fine arts and humanities, including the cultural and artistic
perspectives of various cultures and times.
Area 4a: English Composition
Develop individual perspectives in essays that demonstrate critical thinking skills, command of
standard grammar, and logical organization.
Information Competency (assessed with English Composition)
Locate and cite appropriately information from a variety of sources (books, databases, internet, and
primary sources) in various formats (print, online, and multimedia); evaluate information for
relevance and reliability, and incorporate it effectively into written work.
Area 4b: Mathematics
Solve quantitative problems using numerical, graphical, and algebraic methods.
Area 4c: Computer Literacy
Demonstrate proficiency in using a computer and computer applications, including the Internet, to
accomplish personal, academic, and/or professional tasks.
Area 4d: Oral Communication
Construct and deliver a clear, well-organized verbal presentation.
OR:
Area 4d: Written Communication
Organize information coherently in writing, and choose language and format appropriate for the
intended audience and purpose.
OR:
Area 4d: Literature
Read critically and analyze various literary genres.
Area 5: Ethnic Studies
Critically evaluate the historical and contemporary experiences of African Americans,
Mexican/Latino Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, or Native Americans using interdisciplinary
approaches.
Ethics/Citizenship
Demonstrate an increased awareness of ethical behavior, civic and social responsibilities locally,
nationally, and globally.
Legend:
Black Text: Merritt
Blue Text: Berkeley City College
Red Text: College of Alameda
Green Text: Laney College
PLAN & PRODUCE A PRODUCT
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Position paper
Proposal
Map
Plan
Article
White paper
Piece of art
Essay
Story
Flow chart
Journal entry
Program
Flow Chart
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Model
Graphic
Mind map
Summary
Annotated bibliography
Letter to the editor
Script
Photograph
Documentary film
News copy
Game
Display
PERFORM
TAKE A TEST
PROBLEM SOLVE
PARTICIPATE
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 Skill Set
 Interaction
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 Multiple Choice
 True/False
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Identify a problem
State a problem
Formulate question
Recommend solutions
Defend recommendations
Document process
Assess
COMPILE
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TEACH OTHERS
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Portfolio
E-file
Skill sets
PRESENT
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Internship
Practicum
Lab Experiment
Project
Community Service Task
Teamwork
Speech
Video/Film
Animation
Drama
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Tutor
Train
Demonstrate
Assess/critique
Give feedback
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Reading
Poster
Debate
Song
Pod-cast