San Diego Miramar College uses outcomes assessment as a foundation for continuous improvement across courses, programs, and services. This ensures that students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for academic achievement, career readiness, and personal growth.
Outcomes Assessment also supports the College's mission and Strategic Goals focused on student success, equity, and institutional effectiveness.
What are outcomes?
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) describe what students should know and be able to do after completing a course or program. These outcomes focus on demonstrated skills and abilities — not just the content covered.
Outcomes Inventory
Explore the full list of current course outcomes that guide curriculum and assessment planning by choosing a discipline and course in the dropdown menus below.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities students are expected to demonstrate upon completing a certificate, degree, or transfer pathway. PLOs connect course-level learning to broader program competencies.
Support and Service Unit Outcomes (SUOs)
Support and Service Unit Outcomes (SUOs) describe what students, staff, or other participants should learn, understand, or be able to do after receiving a service or exchanging with the support program.
All outcomes are aligned with the College's Strategic Goals and Directions to promote learning, equity, and success.
Why Outcomes Assessment Matters
Miramar College assesses Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) Instructional Program (PLOs) & Course Level Outcomes (SLOs) and for all non Instructional Support and Student Services area outcomes (SUOs). Outcomes assessment is completed campus wide during each three year assessment cycle.
Outcomes assessment helps Miramar:
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Measure student achievement of learning goals
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Identify opportunities to improve courses, programs, and services
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Inform institutional planning and resource prioritization
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Demonstrate quality and accountability for accreditation
Assessment reflects the College's commitment to supporting student success both inside and outside the classroom — from degree and certificate completion to transfer and career preparation.
How the Assessment Process Works
Assessment methods may include:
Direct Measures
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Exams
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Assignments
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Projects
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Papers
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Demonstrations
Indirect Measures
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Surveys
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Focus groups
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Evaluations
Together, these approaches provide both quantitative and qualitative evidence of student learning and service effectiveness.
Evidence of Assessment & Alignment
Assessment results are documented and reviewed to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and continuous quality improvement efforts. These assessments and their results are documented and readily accessible through the Nuventive platform, ensuring easy tracking and ongoing alignment with our institutional processes and strategic goals.
Assessment reporting and alignment includes:
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Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs)
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Course & Program Outcomes (SLOs & PLOs)
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Support & Service Unit Outcomes (SUOs)
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StStrategic Plan Alignment (2020-2027)
Resources
Understanding outcomes in Assessment connects learning goals to measurable results. Outcomes are integrated into course design, program planning, and student support services across Miramar College.
Program Review & Outcomes Assessment Reports (link here)
Program Review & Outcomes Assessment Guide 2024-2027 (link here)
Nuventive & Canvas Aligned Course Outcomes (Instructions link here)
Nuventive Program Review & Outcomes Assessment Platform (solutions.nuventive.com)
Nuventive Guidebooks, training manuals and videos (link here)
These resources support Miramar College's commitment to transparent, data-informed decision-making, and continuousquality improvement. Some resources may be available only to Miramar Faculty & Classified Professionals.