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COLL 150

The COLL 150 assessment involves a two-pronged approach that encompasses both course portfolios and a review of student work. This strategy is designed to streamline the assessment process for COLL 150 faculty, departments, and programs. By focusing on the COLL 150 Learning Expectations, this assessment aims to efficiently evaluate student learning and course effectiveness.

These COLL 150 Learning Expectations (what the faculty expects students to learn and be able to do in COLL 150 courses) are the basis of this assessment: 

1. Students will thoroughly analyze and interpret topics pertinent to the subject matter of the course [Critical Thinking]
2. Students will work independently to understand texts and form judgments on topics pertinent to the subject matter of the course. [Independent Inquiry]
3. Students will communicate effectively on topics pertinent to the subject matter of the course [Scholarly Writing/Written Communication – assessed directly through scoring student work.]

COLL 150 Course Portfolio Description

Course Portfolios show how courses address the COLL 150 learning expectations above.  A course portfolio includes the following:

1. Course Syllabus (required) – your course syllabus. The EPC suggests including COLL 150 language. For courses taught in a foreign language (e.g., French), please upload your syllabus in English.
2. Narrative (required) – the Narrative Template (blank template may be found in your course Box folder) briefly describes how the course addresses each of the COLL 150 features.
3. Instructions for Student Assignment(s) (required) – instructions to students for completing assignments that address Learning Expectations 1, 2 and 3. In some cases, a single assignment may demonstrate all three
   expectations.

COLL 150 Student Work Description 

Scholarly Writing (Written Communication) demonstrate student learning with respect to Expectations 1, 2, and, if applicable, 5 above.  A student work portfolio includes the following: 

1. Collect Student Work
   • Gather student work- Retrieve assignments from all students in your COLL 150 course(s), which may include final papers or other thesis-support format papers as specified.
   • Do not redact information- Ensure all student, course, and instructor information remains visible for purposive sampling; IAE will handle redaction before scoring.
   • Use naming convention- When submitting electronic or PDF copies of assignments, name files as follows: Last name, First initial, brief title (e.g., JonesEfinal).
2. Upload Student Work 
   • Select key assignment- Choose a major assignment that addresses Learning Expectation 3 – Scholarly Writing (Written Communication).
   • Upload before grading- Submit student work before grading to avoid scoring biases, especially final papers; we need it promptly to prepare for assessment.
   • Submit to course section- Upload the collected student work to your course section.

See COLL 150 Steps in the Process under COLL 150 Support Documents for detailed instructions for constructing a COLL 150 course portfolio.