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First Year Experience
Learning Outcome Planning Objectives
A Program of the Office of Student Life
Objective 1: Students will learn through class presentations, class assignments and instructor-led discussions about ULV programs and services which are geared to help them succeed academically and personally at the University of La Verne.
Rationale:
- This learning outcome is common nationally for University 100 and First Year Experience courses because providing students with information about programs and services geared to facilitate their success on campus will allow them to successfully navigate the campus community leading to higher retention rates. The First Year Experience curriculum specifically targets this learning outcome during several weeks of activities and discussions.
Measures:
- At the conclusion of the First Year Experience course, all students will be surveyed with the following question: As a result of my FYE experience, I now know about programs and services at the University of La Verne that are geared to help me succeed on campus. Respondents will indicate through a likert scale (5 Ð strongly agree, 4 Ð agree, 3 Ð neutral, 2 Ð disagree and 1 Ð strongly disagree) their agreement with the statement.
Objective 2: Students will understand their own learning style and the styles of others as to aid their academic success; further, students will learn more about their major and learn more about their current academic expectations, timelines and deadlines.
Rationale:
- Understanding oneÕs own learning style and the learning styles of peers enables students to apply appropriate strategies to assist them academically on campus. In addition it is critical that students understand the requirements of individual academic programs and recognize key dates and deadlines as they move forward in their academic discipline.
Measures:
- Each course will have a presentation by Eric Bishop, the Associate Dean of Academic Advising and Matriculation Services where he will outline key deadlines, provide each student with an official ULV catalogue, review graduation requirements (both for general education and major) and run each student their own unique current degree audit. Students at the end of the course will evaluate the information provided through a series of likert scale (5 Ð strongly agree, 4 Ð agree, 3 Ð neutral, 2 Ð disagree and 1 Ð strongly disagree) questions, their agreement with the following statements: 1.) As a result of this presentation and the FYE course, I understand better the academic requirements for my degree at the University of La Verne; 2.) As a result of this presentation and the FYE course, I now am aware of key dates and deadlines specific to my areas of study and to ULV; 3.) As a result of the FYE course, understand my own learning style and my own strengths and weaknesses; and 4.) As a result of the FYE course, I know tips and strategies geared to my own learning style, which will help me prepare for academic work at ULV.
Objective 3: Students will explore (through readings, class presentations or out-of-class assignments) at least one current complex critical issue introduced by their instructor.
Measures:
- Measure will be developed in conjunction with Faculty instructors in spring 2007.
Objective 4: Students will learn about and understand the importance of student engagement through clubs and organizations, student government, Residence Hall Association, CAB, Greek Life, Leadership programs, Community Service, and academic focused efforts (Theater, music, Campus Times, etc.).
Measures:
- Measure will be developed in conjunction with New Student Orientation Coordinators in spring 2007.
Questions regarding the programs and outcomes outlined in this section should be addressed to Raymond ÒChipÓ West III, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Student Life, (909) 593.3511, Ext. 4480 or cwest@ulv.edu.
