Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

The ISLOs are assessed via the following cycle:                 

Critical thinking has been assessed in a variety of ways at Malcolm X College. Read more!            

    

    

2. Quantitative Reasoning. Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to interpret, communicate, and use computational, graphical, mathematical, and logical information.              

               

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What is Quantitative Reasoning? Explore these resources to learn more:     

• ​The American Association of College & Universities summarized the state of quantitative reasoning in this 2014 publication. 
• A quick history of quantitative reasoning can be found on the Carnegie Foundation website here. 
• If you want to dig deeply into quantitative reasoning, check out Quantitative Literacy: Why Numeracy Matters for Schools and Colleges from The National Council on Education and the Disciplines.

   

The measurable objectives of this ISLO are:              

1. Interpret. Accurately translate quantitative information from computational, graphical, mathematical, and logical sources.
2. Use. Effectively communicate quantitative information symbolically, numerically, verbally, and visually/graphically.
3. Synthesize. Deploy computational, graphical, mathematical, and logical information to develop solution and solve problems. 

          

3. Oral & Written Communication. Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to construct and deliver oral and written communication products that meet the expectations of appropriate academic, public, and private audiences ali​gned with standards of grammar and speech.    

               

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The measurable objectives of this ISLO are:          

1. Construct. Use appropriate and accurate evidence supportive of a clear focus through a coherent organizational structure.
2. Deliver. Use precise, appropriate, and mechanically-sound language in the demonstration of effective communication skills.

  Oral Communication has been assessed via a rubric at Malcolm X College. Read more!             

• ​2016 Oral Communication Report

           

4. Cultural Understanding & Sensitivity. Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to acknowledge and maximize diversity in its varied forms to find common ground and enhance global citizenship.​                

               

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Want to know more about cultural understanding & sensitivity? Learn here: 

• This is an important topic in the health field; as the healthcare Center of Excellence, cultural understanding & sensitivity is a common topic of discussion at Malcolm X College. The literature base on this topic in healthcare includes self-assessments, literature reviews, and sets of guidelines. 

 

The measurable objectives of this ISLO are:          

1. Acknowledge. Deploy interpersonal skills and civic engagement in ways that encourage a respect for the diversity of human expression. 
2. Maximize. Use and synthesize knowledge of human and natural diversity in order to develop solutions to local and global scientific and socio-cultural challenges.

              

5. Scientific Competency & Literacy. Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to identify, interpret, and apply scientific principles and concepts to the process of scientific inquiry.                

               

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Do you want to know more about science literacy? Here are some resources: 

• ​A chapter from Science Literacy: Concepts, Contexts, and Consequences​ from the National Academies that ties together science literacy and health literacy. 

 

The measurable objectives of this ISLO are:          

1. Identify. Systematically investigate unifying themes, principles, and patterns in human activity and the natural world.
2. Interpret. Demonstrate scientific fluency in the interpretation and evaluation of research.
3. Apply. Utilize scientific and procedural knowledge to develop solutions for personal and universal problems.

             

6. Information & Technological Literacy. Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to access, identify, and utilize verifiable information and incorporate appropriate technological tools across disciplines.                

               

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 Want to learn more about Information & Technology Literacy? Check out these sources:  

• Visit our Malcolm X College Library and Librarians! 
• ​Understanding Information Literacy: A Primer by Forest Woody Horton, Jr.

The measurable objectives of this ISLO are:          

1. Access. Locate information from various print and electronic sources; locate various technological tools within disciplines.
2. Identify. Discern the quality of information gathered from various print and electronic sources; discern the appropriateness of various technological tools for disciplinary activity.
3. Utilize. Incorporate appropriately accurate information in making claims; incorporate appropriate technological tools into one’s discipline.    

• MXC Information & Technology Literacy Rubric
• 2020 Information & Technology Literacy Report