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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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As a SACSCOC accredited institution, each program is required to identify Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for each program. The main function of assessing SLOs is program improvement.  

In early Spring 2015, committees for the different programs in the UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP) were developed with the responsibility of streamlining and aligning various program components. This included program student learning outcomes, program admission criteria, coursework sequence, field experiences and clinical components. The committees developed student learning outcomes capturing general goals of legacy institution programs with the understanding that these would be revisited and revised during the following academic year.  

The procedures outlined below will be followed in the CEP to develop and assess SLOs effective Spring 2016.  

  1. Each program must have a minimum of 3 SLOs which must be developed under the guidance of program coordinators with input from all program faculty.
    1. In programs with multiple specializations, faculty from each specialization will develop additional SLOs. Program coordinators should work in conjunction with specialization coordinators, who in turn need to solicit input and participation from specialization faculty in the development of SLOs.
  2. Program SLOs must be aligned to professional and/or state standards.
  3. Program SLOs should be listed in program course syllabi.
  4. Course objectives should be aligned to program SLOs.
  5. Program SLOs can be revised by program faculty so long as revisions are data-based.
    1. Revisions to SLOs should be forwarded to the corresponding department chair for review, who will in turn forward the revised SLOs to the Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation for review by the CEP Assessment Committee. Finally, revised SLOs will be forwarded to the Associate Deans for Undergraduate and Graduate programs.
  6. Each program will identify a lead faculty member responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating assessment data to engage program faculty in reflection pertaining to student performance in each SLO.
  7. SLO data and analysis will be reported both in the Fall and Spring via CEP’s Data Review and Reflection Template. Institutional SLO assessment reporting will occur once a year every October.  
     

Assessment of SLOs Process

Faculty Leading Assessment of SLOs

UTRGV's College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP) prioritizes Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) to enhance educational programs continually. Our accredited institution aligns program components with professional and state standards. Collaborative efforts with program coordinators and faculty ensure data-based development and refinement of SLOs. 

The assessment process includes department chair review and CEP Assessment Committee evaluation, leading to annual institutional SLO assessment reporting. Learn more about our diverse programs and dedicated faculty, as we pursue educational excellence through SLO-driven continuous improvement. 

 

Table containing list of Faculty Leading Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes.
Program Faculty Responsible for Assessment of SLOs

College of Education and P-16 Integration  (Veronica Estrada)

Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies  (Joy Esquierdo)

MED in Reading and Literacy 

Isela Almaguer (Fall 2023) 

MED in Bilingual Education (AOP) 

Kip Hinton,Fall (2023) 

Department of Counseling  (Veronica Estrada, Interim)

MED in Counseling  

Jean Shen 

Department of Human Development and School Services   (John Lowdermilk)

BS in Early Care and Early Childhood Studies 

Vejoya Viren 

BS in Early Care and Early Childhood Studies (Teacher Certification EC-3) 

Cheryl Fielding 

MA in School Psychology 

Nancy Razo 

MED in Early Childhood 

Hilda Medrano 

MED in Special Education (AOP) 

John Lowdermilk 

Department of Organization and School Leadership  (Federico Guerra)

EDD in Educational Leadership 

Marie Simonsson 

MED in Educational Leadership (AOP) 

TBD 

Principal Credential Accelerated Online 

Federico Guerra 

Superintendent Credential 

Federico Guerra 

Department of Teaching and Learning  (James C. Jupp)

BIS in Interdisciplinary Studies _EC-6 Teacher Credential 

Carmen Pena 

Secondary/All Level (EC-12) Teacher Education Certification 

Pauli Badenhorst 

EDD in Curriculum and Instruction 

Laura Jewett 

MED in Curriculum and Instruction 

Jair J. Aguilar (Fall 2023) 

MED in Educational Technology Online 

Rene Corbeil & Mariaelena Corbeil 

Minor in Educational Technology 

Rene Corbeil & Mariaelena Corbeil 

Minor in Technology Education and Corporate Training 

Mariaelena Corbeil 

Graduate Certificate E-Learning Online 

Rene Corbeil 

Graduate Certificate Technology Leadership in Education Online 

Rene Corbeil & Mariaelena Corbeil 

UTeach Secondary Initial Teacher Credential 

Gustavo Valencia 

MED in Teacher Leadership 

Alex Garcia