Co-Curricular Assessment Plans

Empowering Student Success Through Development and Assessment

Introduction

The Co-Curricular Assessment Plan at Richard J. Daley College (RJDC) is designed to enhance student experiences, align departmental goals with Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs), and support continuous improvement.

Student Development Learning Outcomes (DSLOs)
  • Apply transferrable skills from campus experiences to workforce and post-graduate opportunities.
  • Explore academic and non-academic resources to meet personal and academic goals.
  • Understand the benefits and responsibilities of campus community membership.
  • Access wellness resources for academic and personal growth.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills for building and sustaining meaningful networks.

Alignment Chart

Department Aligned ISLOs
Advising Critical Thinking, Communication
Athletics Ethics, Communication
Career Development Critical Thinking, Communication
Financial Aid Ethics, Technology Literacy
Student Activities Global Awareness, Communication
Registrar Technology Literacy
Transfer Critical Thinking
Wellness Center Ethics, Communication

Co-Curricular Evaluation Rubric

Criteria Description
Connections to Experience Synthesizes academic knowledge and real-life experiences to deepen understanding.
Connections to Discipline Applies disciplinary insights to cross-disciplinary contexts.
Transfer Adapts knowledge and skills to new and complex situations.
Integrated Communication Clearly and effectively presents ideas across written, oral, and visual formats.
Reflection and Self-Assessment Engages in critical reflection to assess personal growth and learning.

Future Goals

  • Enhance collaboration across departments to support holistic student development.
  • Leverage technology for real-time assessment and reporting.
  • Expand professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
  • Align co-curricular outcomes with evolving workforce needs.