Oregon Tech's Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) support the institutional mission and core themes. The outcomes and associated criteria reflect the rigorous applied nature of Oregon Tech's degree programs.
Oregon Tech students will demonstrate the following institutional student learning outcomes:
Quantitative Literacy & Reasoning
Inquiry & Analysis, Problem Solving & Info Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
ISLO Subcommittees
Communication, Teamwork, Ethical Reasoning (CTER)
Diverse Perspectives, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Awareness (DP)
Quantitative Literacy, Inquiry & Analysis (QLIA)
ISLO Academic Assessment Process
ISLO Criteria Summary
The ISLOs reflect the common expectations about the knowledge, skills, and abilities that Oregon Tech students will acquire and are reflected in the General Education requirements that lay the foundation upon which the major curricula build. Engaging in these ISLOs will support Oregon Tech graduates in developing the habits of mind and behaviors of professionals and lifelong learners.
- communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- engage in a process of inquiry and analysis; including problem-solving & information literacy, critical analysis & logical thinking;
- make and defend reasonable ethical judgments;
- collaborate effectively in teams or groups;
- demonstrate quantitative literacy & reasoning; and
- explore diverse perspectives, including cultural sensitivity & global awareness.
Oregon Tech celebrates its new Institutional Student Learning Outcomes following a year-long review conducted by the Assessment Committee. Reports for the institutional assessment of the original eight outcomes which began in 2007 can be found in the link from this page. Full descriptions and criteria for assessment, as well as the assessment cycle for the six new ISLOs, are also linked from this page.
Academic Assessment: Three Year Cycle
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| Year 1 ISLO | Year 2 ISLO | Year 3 ISLO |
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Plan Communication, Teamwork, |
Plan Diverse Perspectives including Cultural Sensitivity & Global Awareness
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Plan Inquiry & Analysis includes problem solving & info literacy, critical analysis & logical thinking |
| Plan: Course Selections, Assignment Design, Rubric Design, Performance Criteria, Curriculum map. Plan for changes indicated from action year. Submit plan with Assessment Report |
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Assess Collect (Academic Year) |
Assess Collect (Academic Year) |
Assess Collect (Academic Year) |
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Assess: Types of student work: Faculty Grades (Rubric), Standardized Test, Competency-Based Demonstrations Summary report reviewed at following Convocation. Data and Analysis Submitted in following year's Assessment Report. |
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ACT Diverse Perspectives including Cultural Sensitivity & Global Awareness |
ACT Inquiry & Analysis includes problem solving & Info literacy, critical analysis & logical thinking Quantitative Literacy & Reasoning |
ACT Communication, Teamwork, Ethical Reasoning |
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ACT: Close loops, make improvements and re-measure. Engage campus (professional development). Data from previous year's collection submitted with faculty analysis and action plans to be implemented during the |
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Past ISLO Assessment Data