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Institutional Learning Outcomes at Loma Linda University are assessed by using rubrics based on the AAC&U VALUE Rubrics. While these rubrics provide a good foundational base, programs may contextualize these rubrics to fit their professional needs as it is understood that across LLU’s eight schools and academic levels, applications to learning vary. For programs that would like to contextualize the rubrics to meet their needs, the Learning Outcomes Committee has developed the following guidelines.
There are three ways the LLU ILO rubrics can be modified to fit a program's unique discipline and level:
1. Add text with or without bullet points that specifically show what each numbered level looks like for the program.
2. Add additional criteria elements (left column), if desired; however, only the original criteria elements will be reported to the University.
3. Add your own 'level category labels' but keep the rubric numbers the same--LLU rubrics only have numbers for level categories. One example of 'level category labels': 1-Initial; 2-Emerging; 3-Developed; and 4-Highly Developed.
The Ideal Assessment Cycle: There are three key assessment points in the ideal assessment cycle:
Curriculum Map: Update the program's curriculum map annually. It indicates the courses where instruction for each ILO takes place; but it also needs to map where the tracking assessments will be done for each ILO. Note:
Assessment Matrix: Assessment matrices need to be updated and submitted annually in the Online Program Self-review. Use the LLU ILO rubrics to assess the collected data from the assessment measurement tools identified in the program's assessment matrix.
Track Learning: Use the rubrics to assess student learning and growth over time. ILO assessment results must be tracked at the program level and reported to the University according to the ILO schedule.
Grading: Because these rubrics are designed to assess and track student learning over the the entire program, it might be reasonable for students in a baseline assessment to receive a 1 or 2 on most of the criteria elements. However, if the rubric results were used with standard grading scales (4=A, 3=B, 2=C, and 1=D), they could negatively impact the students' grades. Ways to address this issue include the following:
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