Student Learning Outcome and Assessment Coordinator (Faculty)
Overview of Responsibilitie s: In conjunction with the Planning Committee, the
Curriculum Committee, the Dean of College Planning and Research, and the Vice
President of Instruction, facilitate and provide support for the implementation, ongoing development, and integration of an effective student learning outcomes assessment process at the College. Ensure that this process meets WASC standards AND is flexible, versatile, not overly burdensome and excessively time-consuming, consistent with our campus culture, and useful for improving our programs and services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Maintain knowledge of the accreditation standards and best practices related to outcomes development and assessment.
2. Support the implementation of outcomes assessment by providing training, support and assistance to faculty and staff; collating, summarizing, and disseminating assessment results so they are used to inform dialogue, planning, and decision-making at the college; and assisting with the assessment of college-wide student learning outcomes.
3. Facilitate the ongoing improvement of the College’s outcomes assessment process in support of the College’s Outcomes Framework and Philosophy statements. This includes integrating outcomes assessment into various campus processes, identifying and obtaining resources to support outcomes assessment, and assessing and modifying the effectiveness of our assessment processes.
Qualifications (adapted fr om the Academic Senate publication “Agents of Change: The
Role of Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Coordinators”)
Knowledge of a. WASC Standards b. Definition and Intended Benefits of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) c. Curriculum content and processes for the college d. Assessment practices and methods (including assessment cycle) e. Pedagogy/andragogy
— best practices and the study of teaching f. Institutional practices (e.g. program review, curriculum, etc. which will enhance the ability to embed assessment) g. College culture h. Diverse student populations i. Best practices in teaching and assessment (including delivering modalities and sensitivity to program differences) j. Student services programs on campus such as DSPS, EOPS and matriculation enrollment k. Basic descriptive statistics (e.g. sampling)
Ability to: a. Motivate b. Facilitate —including groups of various sizes:
Individuals/Department/Division/Work group (whole college) c. Organize

d. Problem solve e. Plan f. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups g. Work effectively in a shared governance environment h. Monitor and evaluate systems and processes i. Collaborate or work well with others (all groups); build rapport j. Coordinate programs and personnel k. Summarize and describe data l. Provide effective professional development activities