Assessment of Student Success Skills (Policy OG-23)
The following student success skills, which serve as the institutional student learning outcomes for the College, are assessed by all departments on campus:
Clarkson College students will:
- Demonstrate effective communication
- Demonstrate critical thinking to make educated decisions
- Demonstrate proficient use of technologies
- Demonstrate the ability to respectfully interact within a diverse society
- Demonstrate professional behavior
Communication: In verbal and written formats, the learners will demonstrate the ability to listen to others attentively and receptively, articulate their own perceptions effectively to others, and communicate and elicit feedback in order to enhance objectivity, tolerance and rapport.
Critical Thinking: The learner will demonstrate the ability to interpret, analyze and evaluate statements and evidentiary data; construct well-developed, articulate and sustained arguments; and justify conclusions based on well-supported arguments.
Technology: The learner will demonstrate proficiency in using and producing materials in various software programs, including online technologies. Proficiency also includes integration of technology in diverse modalities.
Diversity: The learner will demonstrate the ability to recognize the worth and unique characteristics inherent in all individuals, leading the learner to explore and appreciate differences. From individual to global levels, a diverse perspective will promote inclusivity and resistance to marginalization.
Professional Behavior: The learner will demonstrate the ability to behave with dignity and respect for both self and others, take responsibility for one’s own actions, and show empathy and good judgment while working with or serving others.
Procedure:
The Clarkson College Assessment Plan involves College-wide data collection from Academic departments, Student Services departments and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Data collected from the Academic and Student Services departments are included in Annual Reports (the Academic Annual Program Review & Outcomes Report (AAPRO) and the Department Annual Review & Outcomes Report (DARO), respectively). All departments incorporate data from various sources to inform their decision making. Data collected through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness are included in the Annual Assessment Reports and provide the blueprint for discussion on continuous improvement at an annual Assessment Retreat in the fall and a follow-up retreat to assess progress in the spring. Any proposed academic or student service related needs, budget allocation for resources, or other recommendations for College improvement are documented and brought to the Annual Strategic Planning Day where the college community can provide input.
This process allows formal assessment of Clarkson College student’s academic achievement, as well as, continuous quality improvement for the College, in all areas. This dynamic process requires continuous review and assessment reporting to make recommendations for improvement in the academic and student service departments. This plan focuses on academic excellence at all levels by strengthening the institutional assessment, academic offerings by program, examining educational effectiveness, and evaluating available resources to offer quality programming. This plan verifies achievement of the five Clarkson College Student Success Skills (communication, critical thinking, technology, professionalism and diversity) at the institutional, program and course levels.
Academic Policies and Procedures
- Academic Integrity (Policy SW-25)
- Academic Probation (Policy AA-20)
- Academic Travel Abroad Release (Policy SW-11)
- Academic Year
- Access to Campus Facilities (Policy SW-28)
- Academic-Related Activities and Travel Release (Policy SW-40)
- Admissions (Policy AD-1, AD-2, and AA-57)
- Advanced Standing Credit (Policy AA-47)
- Articulation Agreements
- Assessment of Student Success Skills (Policy OG-23)
- Last Date of Attendance (Policy AA-63)
- Auditing a Course (Policy AA-35)
- Background Checks and Drug Screening for Students (Policy SW-23)
- Clarkson College Behavioral Intervention Team (Policy SW-24)
- Bookstore Voucher (Policy SA-2)
- Cancellation of Course (Policy AA-36)
- Change of Personal Information
- Undergraduate Class Standing (Policy AA-38)
- Code of Conduct (Policy SW-18)
- Public Complaint (Policy OG-20)
- Copyright (Policy IT-4)
- Coursework Categories for Undergraduate Degrees
- Credit Hour Definition (Policy AA-55)
- Crime Awareness & Campus Security (Policy SW-5)
- Undergraduate Deans List (Policy AA-27)
- Degree Plan (Policy AA-5)
- Dismissal (Policy AA-24)
- Drug and Alcohol (Policy SW-15)
- Computing Policy (Policy IT-2)
- Email (Policy IT-1)
- Emergency Notification, Response and Evacuation (Policy SW-30)
- Emotional Support Animal (Policy SW-38)
- Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (Policy SS-9)
- Financial Aid Award (Policy FA-19)
- Forms Submission
- Freedom of Expression (Policy OG-22)
- Grade Change (Policy AA-37)
- Grade Point Average (Policy AA-29)
- Grade Reports
- Letter Grades and Quality Points (Policy AA-6)
- Academic Honors (Policy AA-16)
- Graduation Requirements (Policy AA-8)
- Student Grievance (Policy SW-14)
- Health and Safety Requirements (Policy SW-7)
- Identification Badge (Policy SS-10)
- Incomplete Grades (Policy AA-10)
- Independent Study (Policy AA-41)
- Information Security Program (Policy IT-9)
- Institutional Repository (Policy OG-30)
- Institutional Review of Research Involving Human Subjects (Policy OG-8)
- International Admissions & Transcripts (Policy AD-2)
- Law Enforcement on Campus (Policy SW-33)
- Leave of Absence (Policy AA-30)
- Liability Insurance (Policy SW-12)
- Library Collection Development (Policy OG-29)
- Media (Policy OG-12)
- Missing Student (Policy SW-34)
- New Student Experience Resources and Requirements (Policy AA-62)
- Equal Opportunity and Non- Discrimination (Policy SW-1)
- Student Location & Disclosures for Professional Licensure or Certification Disclosure (Policy OG-33)
- Online Education
- Organizational Governance-Policy Guidelines (OG-15)
- Petition for a Course Offering
- Student Petition for Reconsideration (Policy SW-22)
- Privacy (Policy IT-3)
- Program Completion (Policy AA-17)
- Progression (Policy AA-2)
- Readmission (Policy AD-10)
- Registration/Add a Course (Policy AA-32)
- Reporting Criminal Offenses (Policy SW-36)
- Credit Hour Residency Requirement (Policy AA-28)
- Records Retention (Policy OG-2)
- Right of Students with Disabilities (Policy SW-2)
- Security Awareness Programs (Policy SW-37)
- Service Animal (Policy SW-39)
- Interprofessional Education and Service Requirements (Policy AA-54)
- Sexual Misconduct (Policy SW-27)
- Non-Smoking (Policy SW-16)
- Social Media (Policy OG-28)
- State Authorization
- Student Classifications & Status
- Student Parking (Policy SS-1)
- Transcripts
- Transfer Credit (Policy AA-52)
- Weather-Related School Closing (Policy OG-4)
- Withdrawal From Course Grade (Policy AA-3)