Advancing Student Learning Outcomes

Making Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessment Meaningful and Actionable

This briefing doc reviews key takeaways and advice from Friday SLO Talks, hosted by California Outcomes Assessment Coordinators’ Hub (COACHES). It explores tools, training, and frameworks to enhance SLO assessment and provides guidance for those new to the process.

Main Themes

• Moving beyond compliance to focus on student learning. SLO assessment should be viewed as a tool to enhance student learning and skill acquisition rather than a bureaucratic box to tick.
• Collaboration and leveraging resources. Connecting with colleagues, utilizing available technology, and engaging with professional development opportunities are crucial to successful SLO implementation.
• Starting small a ...