University College: Assessment, Planning and Outcomes

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University College Assessment, Planning and
Outcomes
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Colloquy Assessment ZU Learning Outcomes
Global Awareness Global Awareness Information Literacy Information Literacy Language English Language English Language Arabic Language Arabic Information Technology Information Technology Leadership Leadership Critical Thinking Quantitative Reasoning Critical Thinking Quantitative Reasoning
B D B D B D B D B D B D B D
COLLOQUY SEQUENCES Global Awareness 150 155 250 150 155 250
COLLOQUY SEQUENCES English Language 140 145 240 140 145 240
COLLOQUY SEQUENCES Arabic Language 130 Arabic Labs
COLLOQUY SEQUENCES Science, Math Technology 110 270 101 111 110 160 103 260
COLLOQUY SEQUENCES University Socialization Career Education 120 120 105 120
courses in which assessment of the outcome
will occur after Spring 2011
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Timeline
Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Fall 2013
Global Awareness 250 250 250 150, 155, 250 135, 230 150, 155, 250 135, 230
Information Literacy 145, 240 140, 145, 240 250 250 140, 145, 240 150, 155, 250 135, 230 120 140, 145, 240 150, 155, 250 135, 230 120
Language Arabic 130, 230, Ar Labs Ar Labs 130, Ar Labs 130, Ar Labs 130, Ar Labs
Language English 120 140, 145, 240 120 140, 145, 240
Critical Thinking Quantitative Reasoning 111 101, 111, 110 103 260 120 101, 111, 110 103 160, 260 120
Information Technology 110, 270 110, 270
Leadership 120 105 105
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Learning Outcome Master Plan Information Literacy
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to find, evaluate
and use appropriate information from multiple
sources to respond to a variety of needs
Indicator(s) Academic Year Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target
3. Evaluate information and its sources critically 4. Use information to communicate effectively to varied audiences in multiple contexts 5. Adhere to ethical practices in use of information Fall 2010 COL 140 Final assignment - Writing 17 sections 100 Beginning
3. Evaluate information and its sources critically 4. Use information to communicate effectively to varied audiences in multiple contexts 5. Adhere to ethical practices in use of information Fall 2010 COL 145 Final assignment - Writing 12 sections 100 Beginning
3. Evaluate information and its sources critically 4. Use information to communicate effectively to varied audiences in multiple contexts 5. Adhere to ethical practices in use of information Fall 2010 COL 240 Final assignment - Writing 12 sections 80 Developing
3. Evaluate information and its sources critically 4. Use information to communicate effectively to varied audiences in multiple contexts 5. Adhere to ethical practices in use of information Fall 2010 COL 250 Common writing 5 sections 80 Developing
3. Evaluate information and its sources critically 4. Use information to communicate effectively to varied audiences in multiple contexts 5. Adhere to ethical practices in use of information Spring 2011 COL 250 Common writing 80 Developing
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Learning Outcome Master Plan Language (Arabic)
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate
effectively in (English and) Modern Standard
Arabic, using the academic and professional
conventions of these languages appropriately
Indicator(s) Academic Year Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Spring 2010 COL 130 Common exam - Reading 97 students 60 pass
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Spring 2010 COL 230 Common exam - Reading 99 students 70 pass
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Fall 2010 Arabic Lab I Common exam - Reading 245 students 80 pass
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Fall 2010 Arabic Lab II Common exam - Reading 245 students 80 pass
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Production of written Arabic (Writing) Spring 2011 COL 130 60 pass
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Production of written Arabic (Writing) Spring 2011 Arabic Lab I 80 pass
Comprehension of written Arabic (Reading) Production of written Arabic (Writing) Spring 2011 Arabic Lab II 80 pass
Comprehension of spoken Arabic ( Listening) Production of spoken Modern Standard Arabic (Speaking) Fall 2011 COL 130
Comprehension of spoken Arabic ( Listening) Production of spoken Modern Standard Arabic (Speaking) Fall 2011 Arabic Lab I
Comprehension of spoken Arabic ( Listening) Production of spoken Modern Standard Arabic (Speaking) Fall 2011 Arabic Lab II
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Learning Outcome Master Plan Language (English)
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate
effectively in English (and Modern Standard
Arabic), using the academic and professional
conventions of these languages appropriately
Indicator(s) Academic Year Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target
Comprehension of Written English (Reading) Production of Written English (Writing) Comprehension of Spoken English (Listening) Production of Spoken English (Speaking) Fall 2010 COL 240 IELTS Exam 187 students 80 5.5
Production of Written English (Writing) Spring 2011 COL 140 Final assignment - Writing 100 Beginning
Production of Written English (Writing) Spring 2011 COL 145 Final assignment - Writing 100 Beginning
Production of Written English (Writing) Spring 2011 COL 240 Final assignment - Writing 80 Developing
Production of Spoken English (Speaking) Spring 2011 COL 120 Common assignment - Speaking 100 Beginning
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Learning Outcome Master Plan Critical Thinking
and Quantitative Reasoning
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to use both
critical and quantitative processes to solve
problems and to develop informed information
Indicator(s) Academic Year Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target
Identify essential information Interpret both qualitative and quantitative information Formulate reasoned conclusions Fall 2010
Identify essential information Interpret both qualitative and quantitative information Formulate reasoned conclusions Spring 2011 COL 111 Review worksheets for the final exam 5 sec (AUH-W) 2 sec (AUH-M) 5 sec (DXB-W) 2 sec (DXB-M) 100 Beginning
Identify essential information Interpret both qualitative and quantitative information Formulate reasoned conclusions Fall 2011 COL 260
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Learning Outcome Master Plan Global Awareness
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to understand and
value their own culture and other cultures,
perceiving and reacting to differences from an
informed and socially responsible point of view
Indicator(s) Academic Year Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target
1. Provide an informed response to a global concept or issue 2. Examine global issues within the local context 3. Propose or plan action to address an international issue in a way that demonstrates social responsibility Fall 2010 COL 250 Final exam question 15 sections 80 Developing
1. Provide an informed response to a global concept or issue 2. Examine global issues within the local context 3. Propose or plan action to address an international issue in a way that demonstrates social responsibility Fall 2010 COL 250 Common writing 5 sections 80 Developing
1. Provide an informed response to a global concept or issue 2. Examine global issues within the local context 3. Propose or plan action to address an international issue in a way that demonstrates social responsibility Spring 2011 COL 250 Final exam question 80 Developing
1. Provide an informed response to a global concept or issue 2. Examine global issues within the local context 3. Propose or plan action to address an international issue in a way that demonstrates social responsibility Spring 2011 COL 250 Common writing 80 Developing
4. Acknowledge the values of other cultures Fall 2011 COL 150 100 Beginning
4. Acknowledge the values of other cultures Fall 2011 COL 155 100 Beginning
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Learning Outcome Master Plan Leadership
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to undertake
leadership roles and responsibilities,
interacting effectively with others to accomplish
shared goals
Indicator(s) Academic Year Semester Assessment Points Method(s) of Assessment Sample Size Performance Target
2. Work effectively in group and interpersonal (dyadic) contexts 3. Demonstrate capacity to attain goals Fall 2010
2. Work effectively in group and interpersonal (dyadic) contexts 3. Demonstrate capacity to attain goals Spring 2011 COL 120 Group Project 5 sec (AUH-W) 5 sec (DXB-W) 100 Beginning