Academic Learning Compacts

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Academic Learning Compacts What We Know
Now August 19, 2004
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Background
K-12 FCAT
University UCAT
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What is an Academic Learning Compact (ALC)?
Its an indication of what students are expected
to know and be able to do upon completion of a
baccalaureate degree.
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What is an Academic Learning Compact (ALC)?

• Assessment of
• Discipline/CIP content knowledge and skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills

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What is an Academic Learning Compact (ALC)?
ALC vs. SACS Student Learning Outcomes SACS
continuous improvement of program student
learning outcomes ALC assessment of students
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When are Assessments Made?
Before graduation Note At this time,
assessments will be expected on FTICs that is,
not expected on AA-transfers
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How are Assessments Made?

• Internal assessment - Faculty agree upon
  process/procedures to assess program content,
  etc.
• External assessment (commercial tests, etc.)
• External review of assessment validation of
  course grading being consistent with program
  outcomes

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What Can be Used to Make Assessments?

• Commercial tests
• Internships
• Portfolios
• Employer feedback
• Others

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Can Grades be Used to Make Assessments?
Grades can be part of the assessment
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How Many Learning Outcomes per Program?
Three to Five is ideal, more if necessary, but
keep them limited
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Time Lines
Soon DCU to clarify whether certification
must be done student-by-student or whether a
sampling scheme can be used
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Time Lines (continued)
Soon Involve Academic Programs Committee of
the Faculty Association
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Time Lines (continued)
Soon Get Colleges and Departments started on
developing ALCs
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Time Lines (continued)
Soon Define critical thinking and
communication skills (as defined by UNF)
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Time Lines (continued)
Prior to Dec. 31, 2004 Provide information
to UNF Board of Trustees about overall concept
and plan of how certification of students will
work
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Time Lines (continued)
Prior to Dec. 31, 2004 Complete ALC matrix
denoting, by program, the extent to which the
following have been developed or implemented
1. Expected outcomes 2. Outcome measures
3. Validation of confidence in assessments
4. Publication of ALCs
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Time Lines (continued)
With each Program Review A copy of the ALC
for each reviewed baccalaureate degree program is
to be included with the Program Review summary
report
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QuestionsCommentsConcerns
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