Assessment at SCCC is an ongoing process that originates from the college mission. The institution strives for a more complete and accurate picture of learning, utilizing clearly stated purposes and outcomes as a guide. Assessment is an integral part of the college’s obligation to students, the community and us. It is the primary device around which an environment dedicated to improving the quality of instruction and learning can be maintained.
The assessment program allows the college to see how well the mission and goals are being accomplished. It provides information for compliance with performance indicators required by the state and for funding requirements of the federal government. It yields data required for the accreditation process. Most importantly, it provides the information necessary to improve teaching and the process of learning.
Students at SCCC are asked to periodically participate in institutional, departmental, program, and course assessment. The types of measurement instruments utilized range from nationally standardized exams to surveys and exit interviews. Through this essential assessment process, the college is better able to be continually responsive to the changing needs of its students, community, and service area. A copy of the SCCC Assessment Plan and subsequent year-end reports of its implementation are available to students and other interested parties on the SCCC web site.
SCCC Institutional Outcomes are:
- Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
- Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
- Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
- Demonstrate mathematical skills using a variety of techniques and technologies.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
- Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds and lifestyles of America and the world community.
- Show the ability to contribute to political, civic, and community responsibilities as an informal member of society.
- Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.