Assessment

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.

1. Connect people to information and information technology, particularly to promote a just and equitable society [Information Organization, Access and Retrieval] **
2. Assess and respond to the needs of diverse communities [Planning, Outreach & Assessment]
3. Analyze problems and propose solutions through the application of evidence. [Evidence-based Practice]
4. Utilize instructional strategies and communication in both formal and informal interactions to increase information competence [Instructional Communication and Methods]
5. Advocate for public policies, laws, organizations, and resources that promote a just information society [Advocacy & Public Policy]
6. Embrace change to lead organizational innovation. [Leadership, Management, Innovation, Professional Development/Lifelong Learning
7. 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.