SLO UPDATE

I have just finished reviewing the CCSF Chemistry SLO Progress Reports.  I am very impressed by the following points:

1)  The degree to which these results are well-laid out online and accessible by everyone.  The level of detail makes it noit to difficult for one to have an idea of their SLO implementation and maintenance process.

2)  THE CCSF Chemistry faculty use outcomes taken directly from their course outlines.

3)  Assessment methods vary and primarily use surveys, lab performance and report, quiz/exams, etc.

4)  There appears to be a more coordinated effort to get course outcomes assessed, analuzed and discussed.  From my reading, a group of instructors seems to be tasked with coordinating the SLO process for each course and they are responsible for ensuring that there is a continuous cycle.

5) They use a grading system to indicate where the SLO process is for each course.  Most of their courses have achieved and sustained the highest score of continuous cycle.

6) They seem to get good data that can provide some meaningful analysis and very clear about whether or not expecations have been met.  They also seem to have a very well-thought out plan on what actions to take next based on the analysis and discussion of data.

7)  Overall, they seem to have achieved an SLO implemenation process that is sustainable and meaningful.