New Program Learning Outcomes
(Approved for 1/13/2017 for Fall 2018 Implementation)
The following outcomes are undergirded by the application of ethics, the use of technology, and the value of diversity.
- Connect people to information and information technology, particularly to promote a just and equitable society [Information Organization, Access and Retrieval] **
- Assess and respond to the needs of diverse communities [Planning, Outreach & Assessment]
- Analyze problems and propose solutions through the application of evidence. [Evidence-based Practice]
- Utilize instructional strategies and communication in both formal and informal interactions to increase information competence [Instructional Communication and Methods]
- Advocate for public policies, laws, organizations, and resources that promote a just information society [Advocacy & Public Policy]
- Embrace change to lead organizational innovation. [Leadership, Management, Innovation, Professional Development/Lifelong Learning
- Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and communities [Written & Oral Communication, Team Work, Community Engagement]
**Broad categories in bold are presented here only to provide a helpful context for the outcomes as they relate to the planning documents and to the previous PLOs.
Mean MLIS Capstone Score
Capstone portfolios are scored on a 0 – 3 scale as follows: 0 – Fails to meet expectations; 1 – Below expectations; 2 – Meets expectations; 3 – Exceeds expectations.
| Program Learning Outcome (PLO) | AY 2021-2022 | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Fall 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLO1. Connect people to information and information technology, particularly to promote a just and equitable society [Information Organization and Access, Retrieval and Human Information Needs and Behaviors] | 2.12 | 2 | 2 | 2.1 |
| PLO 2. Assess and respond to the needs of diverse communities. | 2.11 | 2 | 2 | 2.08 |
| PLO 3. Analyze problems and propose solutions through the application of evidence [Evidence Based Practice] | 2.12 | 2 | 2 | 2.14 |
| PLO 4. Utilize instructional strategies and communication in both formal and informal interactions to increase information competence. [Instructional Communication] | 2.12 | 2 | 2 | 2.14 |
| PLO 5. Advocate for public policies, laws, organizations, and resources that promote a just information society [Advocacy and Public Policy] | 2.10 | 2 | 2 | 2.08 |
| PLO 6. Embrace change to lead organizational innovation. [Leadership, Innovation, and Management] | 2.12 | 2 | 2 | 2.11 |
| PLO 7. Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and communities. [Communication and Collaboration] | 2.31 | 2 | 2.29 | 2.51 |
Note: AY is average of Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Retention Data
Average Retention Rate 87.75%
Fall 2011 Cohort 86% Retention
Spring 2012 Cohort 85% Retention
Fall 2012 Cohort 87% Retention
Spring 2013 Cohort 92% Retention
Time To Graduation Data*
Mean Time to Graduation, MLIS General Program: 2.6 years
Mean Time to Graduation, MLIS with School Media Licensure : 3.1 years
12% of students complete the program in less than two years
60% of students complete the program in in two years
46% of students complete the program in 2 – 3 years
12% of students complete the program in more than 3 years
*Note: These data are from February 1, 2021.
Placement*
85% of students indicate they hold or will hold positions in the field one year after graduation.
*Note: These data are from the 2021 Library Journal Placement and Salaries Student Survey.
