Faculty should assess GER learning outcomes that correspond to the GER assessment emphasis for a given academic year (distribution vs. diversity or competency outcomes). The emphasis will be recommended by the Assessment Committee and approved by the Curriculum Committee.
Introductory courses and courses directed toward non-majors
Distribution outcomes are assessed in introductory courses or courses directed toward non-majors. Every department should select at least one course for distribution outcomes assessment so that data from every department is included in findings for the division.
Courses with a GER designation (G, D, W, S, Q, 200-level FL)
Diversity and competency outcomes are assessed in courses with corresponding GER designations (G, D, W, S, or Q, and 200-level foreign languages). Where a course has multiple designations, the instructor should assess one category of outcomes in accordance with the assessment emphasis for the academic year. Recommendations:
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Math/Computer Science - Assess "Q" outcomes only in introductory courses (those taken by non-majors).
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Foreign Languages - Choose an assessment emphasis each year: listening/speaking, reading/writing, or culture.
Senior Experiences
General outcomes are assessed for Senior Experiences. Every department should assess one general outcome (creative activity or integrating knowledge) and enter the data into the online reporting system. (Optionally, a department may elect to assess the W/S outcomes for Senior Experiences and enter these into the system.) This should be done alongside assessment for the major.
