Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN The University Learning Outcomes Asses

1. Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN The University Learning Outcomes Assessment (UniLOA) Measuring the “rest” of student growth, learning, and development Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

2. What is the UniLOA? The University Learning Outcomes Assessment is a highly valid and reliable instrument designed to measure student behaviors consistent with desirable student learning outcomes Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

3. Properties of the UniLOA • 70 behavior-specific items • 30 Demographics questions • Administered either on paper or in electronic format • Additional, locally-added questions permitted • 20 minutes average completion time required Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

4. Behavioral Domains Measured • Critical Thinking • Self-awareness • Communication • Diversity • Citizenship • Membership and Leadership • Relationships Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

5. Question Sample with Response Options (Cognitive trigger with a behavioral stem) I use good skills in confronting others. For example I share my observations of another person in a constructive and non-threatening way to influence changes in their behavior Don’t tell us what you think we want to hear, tell us what you really do. Never – A B C D E F G H I J – Always Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

6. Report Format - Domains UniLOA Domain Scores Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

7. Report Format - Items UniLOA Sample Item Scores Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

8. What does the UniLOA Tell Us - Diagnosis - How students at an institution or organization score in comparison to the “average” student nationwide Specific behaviors students are engaging at an appropriate level* Specific behaviors students are failing to engage at an appropriate level* *appropriate levels are determined by the institution consistent with their articulated desired student learning outcomes Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

9. Within Group Comparisons Exemplar vs. Institutional Averages Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

10. What does the UniLOA Tell Us - Prescription - What areas are in need of institutional level attention to increase desirable student behaviors What specific behaviors can be targeted through the development of intentional supports, services, interventions, and programs designed to increase positive behaviors How can appropriate allocation of resources (attention, time, money) be made to maximize return on investment What will be the anticipated outcomes in terms of enrollment, persistence, retention and graduation as a result of improved supports, services, interventions, and programs Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org

11. For More Information Please contact us at: www.uniloa.org Mark Frederick, Ph.D. mfrederick@indstate.edu Will Barratt, Ph.D. Will.barratt@indstate.edu Center for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Inc. www.uniloa.org