Educational Effectiveness Review

Appendix G2

Qualities of the California State
University, Fresno Graduate

The WASC visiting team recommended that the university "Continue to further develop institutional, program and department learning goals with more attention given to assessment, especially in the areas of student learning, student work and program modification."

Learning goals have been established at the department level and for general education. To jump-start development of institutional learning goals, an online faculty survey was posted, proposing eight learning outcomes drafted by the Task Force on Student Success and providing for "write-in" votes.

One hundred forty-eight faculty members responded, with the results presented below. These results were presented to the Academic Senate at its last meeting of spring 2004, with the request that senators consider means of involving faculty members at the department level in refining the proposed student outcomes. The survey approach, while efficient, may have overly constrained choices. At an early fall senate meeting, the Director of the Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning will suggest a process by which senators can work with their own department faculty to develop a set of lists of university-wide student learning outcomes. These will be collated, summarized, and provided to the senate’s Academic Planning and Policy Committee for review and prioritization.

Number selecting	Outcome
129	Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills
125	Communicates effectively in speech and writing
108	Is well-prepared within a chosen discipline for employment or further study
25	Effectively uses computers as tools in work and learning
52	Exhibits awareness of the value to our society of civic engagement and community service
64	Understands the issues involved and demonstrates the skills needed to live in a diverse society
114	Acts with integrity and makes ethical decisions in personal and professional settings
107	Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a propensity for lifelong learning

Write-ins

• Demonstrates aesthetic awareness and judgment and an appreciation of culture and the arts.
• Uses resources (natural, human and technological) effectively to solve problems in everyday life/employment situations.
• Models creative thinking and the integration of a diverse community in the solution of problems.
• Reads complex texts on a variety of topics.
• Can write clear, declarative English on a variety of topics.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrates intellectual humility
• Possesses a classical education, which includes proficiency in the following subjects: Latin, Greek, History, Literature, Math, Biology, and Music
• Is considered by fellow workers a productive partner who contributes to energetic and productive outcom
• Strong collaborative skills
• Ability to implement knowledge proactively
• Stimulates others through creative thinking and action
• Understands the principle of honestly pursuing truth as opposed to clinging to beliefs in spite of evidence.
• Knows how to manage study time with work schedule.
• Acts with integrity and genuine care for people and the world.

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