The SLO Institute held in July 07 and planned workshops and the SLO Coordinators' listserv is fulfilling the aims of the resolution.
Whereas, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) are an academic and professional matter and fall under the purview of local senates, and SLOs speak to the very core of curriculum and program review;
Whereas, There are approximately 90 faculty reassigned as SLO/Assessment Coordinators throughout the California Community College System;
Whereas, Academic Senate resolutions and advice to local senates included creation of faculty SLO/Assessment Coordinator positions with reassigned time; and
Whereas, Many faculty serving as SLO/Assessment Coordinators would benefit from additional training in assessment and faculty development;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges take a leadership role by providing organizational support, including organizing regular meetings, providing faculty training, and facilitating networking, for SLO/Assessment Coordinators throughout the state; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges encourage local colleges and their districts to provide financial support for their SLO/Assessment Coordinators. MSC Disposition: Local Senates