Matrix of General Education Outcomes and Assessments: 2002-2009
1. An understanding of self, others, and the world through
1.1 knowledge of diverse historical events, literatures, and religious traditions,
1.2 knowledge and use of social and behavioral sciences,
1.3 knowledge and application of natural and mathematical sciences,
1.4 creative expression and appreciation for the arts,
1.5 participation in physical activity and lifelong wellness behaviors.
| Goal | Outcome | National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (spring) |
Measure of Academic Proficiency & Progress (MAPP) (fall) |
General Education Survey (spring) |
Alumnae Survey (spring) |
| 1. | 1.1 | See: Humanities (2005-2007 Cohorts) |
2009: Q.11 | 2009: Q.14a | |
| 1.2 | See: Social Sciences (2005-2007 Cohorts) |
2009: Q.14b | |||
| 1.3 | See: Natural Sciences (2005-2007 Cohorts) |
2009: Q.12 | 2009: Q.14c | ||
| 1.4 | 2002-2008 Q.6a |
2009: Q.13 | 2009: Q.14d | ||
| 1.5 | 2002-2008 Q.6b |
2007 & 2008: Q.66 2009: Q.13 |
2009: Q.14d |
2. The ability to analyze, evaluate, and discover solutions through
2.1 critical reading and thinking skills,
2.2 quantitative skills,
2.3 creative and collaborative problem-solving skills.
| Goal | Outcome | National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (spring) |
Measure of Academic Proficiency & Progress (MAPP) (fall) |
General Education Survey (spring) |
Alumnae Survey (spring) |
| 2. | 2.1 | 2002-2008 Q.11e |
See: Critical Thinking Skills Reading Skills (2005-2007 Cohorts) |
2007-2008: Q.30 2009: Q.15 |
2009: Q.14f |
| 2.2 | 2002-2008 Q.11f |
See: Math Skills (2005-2007 Cohorts) |
2007-2008: Q.35 2009: Q.16 |
2009: Q.14g | |
| 2.3 | 2002-2008 Q.1h Q.11h Q.11m |
2007 & 2008: Q.71 2009: Q.17 |
2009: Q.14h Q.14i |
3. Effective communication through
3.1 skill in writing for a variety of purposes,
3.2 facility in oral expression,
3.3 competence in a foreign language.
| Goal | Outcome | National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (spring) |
Measure of Academic Proficiency & Progress (MAPP) (fall) |
General Education Survey (spring) |
Alumnae Survey (spring) |
| 3. | 3.1 | 2002-2008 Q.1c Q.11c |
See: Writing Skills (2005-2007 Cohorts) |
2009: Q.18 | 2009: Q.14j |
| 3.2 | 2002-2008 Q.11d |
2009: Q.19 | 2009: Q.14k | ||
| 3.3 | 2002-2008 Q.7e |
2007 & 2008: Q.25 2009: Q.20 |
2009: Q.14l |
4. Recognition of ethical and responsible behavior in society, the global community, and the natural world through
4.1 an understanding of human cultural diversity,
4.2 the ability to reason and act ethically,
4.3 knowledge of current global problems.
| Goal | Outcome | National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (spring) |
Measure of Academic Proficiency & Progress (MAPP) (fall) |
General Education Survey (spring) |
Alumnae Survey (spring) |
| 4. | 4.1 | 2002-2008 Q.1e Q.1u Q.7f Q.10c Q.11l |
2007 & 2008: Q.50 2009: Q.21 |
2009: Q.14m | |
| 4.2 | 2002-2008 Q.11n Q.11o |
2007 & 2008: Q.14 2009: Q.22 |
2009: Q.14n, Q.14s | ||
| 4.3 | 2002-2008 Consortium Question Q.14 |
2007 & 2008: Q.45 2009: Q.23 |
2009: Q.14o |
5. An understanding of the complex nature of knowledge through
5.1 the investigation of issues from more than one disciplinary perspective,
5.2 fluency with technology and information literacy,
5.3 a desire to engage in lifelong learning.
| Goal | Outcome | National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (spring) |
Measure of Academic Proficiency & Progress (MAPP) (fall) |
General Education Survey (spring) |
Alumnae Survey (spring) |
| 5. | 5.1 | 2002-2008 Consortium Question Q.19 |
2007 & 2008: Q.71 2009: Q.24 |
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| 5.2 | 2002-2008 Q.11g Q.10g |
2007 & 2008: Q.19 2009: Q.25 |
2009: Q.14p | ||
| 5.3 | 2009: Q.26 | 2009: Q.14q |