Definition of Terms
Here are the key assessment terms used at LCC.
A standardized process and template are used by all faculty to assess student learning outcomes.
Four "general" outcomes to apply to all disciplines and programs, as defined by LCC faculty: Communication, Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Teamwork.
Transfer and workforce processes use different assessment methods.
Performance metrics used by LCC to measure institutional effectiveness.
Five categories representing different aspects of college operations:
- Workforce and Economic Development
- Academic Transfer
- Preparation for College Level Studies
- Student Access, Support and Completion
- Institutional Excellence and Community Enrichment
Each mission area has different performance metrics and a separate monitoring team.
Each mission area has a separate annual report to present and analyze data.
Each mission area has a separate review team of faculty, staff, students, board, and community members. Teams analyze data and participate in planning for the college.
A specific LCC credential or an academic discipline (AA-DTA focus areas).
A guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities that a student should achieve within a defined educational experience, such as a course or program.