Co-Curricular Student Learning Outcomes

At Mid-State Technical College, we believe learning occurs throughout the college experience, including through activities outside the classroom. These activities, called co-curricular activities, include:

  • Academic Advising
  • Career Services
  • Disability Services
  • Diversity Activities
  • First-Year Experience
  • Student Government (Student Leadership Board)
  • Student Life
  • Tutoring Services
  • Work-Study

Student learning outcomes for each of the above activities define what students will know, do, or demonstrate by participating in these activities. These learning outcomes are aligned with the College’s Employability Skills and based on the Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) as they were developed to support learning that occurs in student services and supportive programs.  
Assessment of these co-curricular student learning outcomes is included in the College’s Five-Year Assessment Plan.  Assessment data is used to improve learning within the co-curricular activities.

Academic Advising

Students will create academic plan from first semester through graduation Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application Demonstrate effective, critical, and creative thinking

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Students will demonstrate ability to access and utilize student accounts Practical competence Use appropriate technology
Students will create academic plan from first semester through graduation Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application Demonstrate effective, critical, and creative thinking

Career Services

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Students engaged with Career Services in the résumé development process will know how to utilize technology to create a targeted résumé while utilizing a professional layout and design Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application Use appropriate technology

Disability Services

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Students will notify instructors of needed accommodation(s) based on Disability Services recommendations Practical competence Communicate effectively

Diversity

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Participants will gain knowledge on a variety of diversity-related topics Humanitarianism and civic engagement Demonstrate cultural, social, and global awareness

First-Year Experience

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Students will identify campus resources that will support student success Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application Demonstrate effective, critical, and creative thinking
Students will connect with students and staff in program area Interpersonal competence Communicate effectively
Students will identify course options within program Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application Demonstrate effective, critical, and creative thinking

Student Government

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Students will demonstrate professionalism and collaboration with others Humanitarianism and civic engagement, Interpersonal competence Behave responsibly, Communicate effectively

Student Life

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Participants will expand their knowledge of different techniques to grow in their leadership style Interpersonal competence Behave responsibly
Participants will increase their confidence in their leadership abilities Interpersonal competence Demonstrate effective, critical, and creative thinking

Tutoring

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Students apply knowledge to a question/example by the end of each session Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application Demonstrate effective, critical and creative thinking
Students show up prepared for the session Interpersonal competence Behave responsibly
Students display positive, cooperative attitude Interpersonal competence Behave responsibly

Work-Study

Student Learning Outcome CAS Standard Employability Skill
Students will demonstrate professionalism and uphold standards of the organization Practical competence Behave responsibly, Communicate effectively