General Education Ability: Social, Civic, Global Responsibility Results Spring 2016

In Spring 2016 SAAC conducted its semester assessment in Social, Civic, and Global Responsibility, one of seven general education abilities at EMCC. Data was collected from 11 sections with 182 students in 2016, compared to 254 in 2012. 7 instructors implemented this assessment in 2016, as compared to 11 in 2012. The reduced number was attributed to the fact that two abilities were assessed in 2016, as opposed to one in 2012. The areas assessed in SCGR were identify characteristics/stakeholders, analyze consequences, evaluate viewpoints, responsible behaviors for an individual, and responsible behaviors for a group. See attached Ppt. Results showed the strongest areas to be identifying key characteristics and analyzing the consequences. The areas for greatest improvement were evaluating viewpoints.  Due to the variability of assessments, classes, and student levels (as compared to 2012), it is not reliable to draw inferences from the data from a comparative standpoint. Results were presented at a Classroom Conversation and Leadership Council in November, and notes were taken to improve the process in the future (see attachment).