Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Transparency framework

Assessment at CSUMB improves holistic alignment and facilitation of student learning. Assessment is grounded by CSUMB's Assessment philosophy and practice and aligns with the National Institution for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) Transparency Framework as indicated below.

NILOA Transparency Framework

Student Learning Statements

• Program level
  • General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
  • Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs)
• Institutional level
  • Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes (CCLOs)
  • Undergraduate Learning Outcomes (ULOs)
  • Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

Assessment Plans

• Holistic alignment framework
• CSUMB assessment philosophy and practice
• Program assessment plan and report templates
• Program review guidelines

Assessment Resources

• Course level
  • Syllabus policy & guidelines
  • Learning Assessment Techniques (LATs)
  • TLA teaching cooperatives ("co-ops")
• Program level
  • Preparing annual assessment plans and reports
  • Program assessment support
  • Periodic program review
• Institutional level
  • ULO assignment guides, rubrics, rubric guides & threshold concepts

Assessment Activities

• Learning Assessment Techniques (LATs)
• Annual program outcomes assessment
• Periodic program review
• Undergraduate Learning Outcomes (ULO) Assessment

Evidence of Student Learning

• Program & institutional assessment reports

Use of Student Learning Evidence

• Using assessment results
• Professional development