Student Learning Outcomes
West Georgia Technical College is committed to supporting student success through the delivery of relevant education and training. Student learning outcomes are used to assess the effectiveness and quality of academic programs and courses. The student learning outcomes reflect the knowledge, skills and behaviors individual students should possess at the completion of a course or academic program. Learning outcomes are measured across individual courses to promote continuous improvement across multiple subject matter areas. The learning outcome findings are then collected, analyzed and evaluated to promote consistent program improvement. Through this process, faculty can determine the extent to which students are mastering the expected outcomes and where interventions and improvements are required. This process is intended to enhance the student experience through continued improvement which increases the effectiveness and quality of academic programs and courses.
Student Learning Outcomes are concise, clear statements that describe what the student will do or achieve in measurable terms. Each student learning outcome is connected to one of the categories listed below. The description of each category identifies successful achievement of the intended student learning outcomes. These categories support the school’s mission and have been created and selected by the faculty.
Communication
The student will generate and comprehend written, oral, and/or multi-media communication appropriate for a variety of audiences, purposes, and subjects.
Critical Thinking
The student will use cognitive skills to analyze, synthesize, or evaluate information in efforts to solve discipline-specific problems.
Logical Reasoning
The student will evaluate, organize, analyze, and synthesize information to develop a solution associated with a problem.
Professionalism/Professional Conduct
The student will demonstrate awareness of and commitment to professionalism in their chosen field (work ethics), will conduct themselves in a productive manner with all stakeholders, and will uphold and adjust (when necessary) important values, habits and attitudes.
Technical Skills
The student will demonstrate discipline-relevant competencies and skills, meeting entry-level industry standards appropriate for the field of work.