Preparing for Successful Assessment
Have more questions or need additional support? Email us at assess@hartford.edu.
Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs) describe skills and knowledge that will prepare students personally and professionally for life after college. These outcomes represent skills that every bachelor's degree student should know and be able to do upon graduation, regardless of major. The Essential Learning Outcomes are assessed at different points of a student's academic journey at the University of Hartford. All ELOs are assessed using the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) VALUE rubrics. (You can learn more about them here.)
The University assesses four Essential Learning Outcomes on a four-year rotation, at the senior level:
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Written Communication
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Oral Communication
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Critical Thinking
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Teamwork/Collaboration
Typically, programs assess seniors for Written Communication and Critical Thinking one year; Oral Communication and Teamwork/Collaboration are assessed in another year.
Select courses offered through the University Interdisciplinary Studies (UIS) department are used to assess two ELO's:
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Integrative Learning
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
The mathematics department assesses the following ELO:
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Quantitative Literacy
ELO Assessment Timeline
Step 1: Submit by October 1
Submit pre-survey for each assigned program’s ELO assessment into Planning & Self-Study.
Step 2: Submit by November 1
Participate in ELO rubric training.
If the program is working on the Written Communication ELO, contact a list of writing coders to identify support for these assessments.
Step 3: December - May
Programs collect ELO assessment products. If Fall data is collected, it is recommended that the Scoring Form and Closing the Loop form are submitted into P&SS by January 30th.
Step 4: Submit by May 15
The Scoring Form and Closing the Loop form for Fall and Spring data are submitted into Planning & Self-Study by May 15th.
Step 5: Get Notified by September 30
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) and/or the Assessment Coordinators will notify programs of ELO assignments for the upcoming year.
Complete Your Assessment
If you would like to complete your annual assessment report, visit Planning & Self Study (P&SS) for access. If you have issues accessing the site, please email assess@hartford.edu.