Division of Student Affairs

BGSU Learning Outcome #1: Intellectual and Practical Skills

Student Affairs
Learning Outcomes

Student learning will be demonstrated through...

Critical and Constructive Thinking

Inquiry

• Critique ideas and concepts by both peers and leaders inside and outside the classroom
• Ability to evaluate information, ideas, and arguments to formulate personal meaning
• Create, identify, and analyze life choices
• Explore and respect the values of others
• Apply knowledge in practical ways

Examining Values

• Determine and clarify personal values
• Explore values and recognize the implications of our values through involvement
• Assess personal strengths and weaknesses
• Make value-based decisions
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow through others

Solving Problems Creatively

• Be open to multiple options or diverse alternatives
• Ascertain possible outcomes through research in academic, career, and personal settings
• Think critically and proactively with regards to failed choices or solutions
• Formulate a plan for alternative solutions or decisions
• Being strategic with regards to planning and adapting to changing environments

Effective
Communication

Writing

• Research, integrate, support and defend ideas
• Produce clear and concise written communications (i.e., email, proposals, memos, fiction)
• Develop correct sentence, paragraph, and document structure for written pieces
• Apply professional standards and citations to written documents

Presenting

• Analyze audience needs to determine appropriate and thorough presentation methods (hands-on activities, support materials, group work, etc.
• Provide effective presentations to engage the audience through the utilization of technology (audio, visual, tactile, etc.)
• Demonstrate a confidence presentation style through the application of credible knowledge, clear annunciation, and the ability to read verbal/non-verbal cues
• Proactively apply methods for gathering feedback on the clarity of the message and the accuracy of audience understanding

Engaging Others in Action

Participating

• Role model active engagement and contribute to the success of organizations
• Motivate and encourage the interaction of others
• Balance participation between personal life and academic and career endeavors

Leading

• Learn, develop, and demonstrate leadership skills
• Role model good team member behavior and lead by example
• Facilitate engaging discussion and manage group conflict resolution
• Develop unique and innovative solutions to personal and team challenges

BGSU Learning Outcome #2: General and Specialized Knowledge

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Learning Outcomes

Student learning will be demonstrated through...

General Knowledge

General Knowledge Development

• Utilize technology to advance knowledge and skills in all disciplines
• Accept responsibility for the well-being of oneself, family, and community
• Apply discipline knowledge to real world settings
• Relate co-curricular experience to educational experience and vice versa
• Be aware of issues and events that have an impact on people at local, state, national, and global levels

Specialized Knowledge

Career and Specialization Development

• Develop an expertise in a particular disciplinary area or major
• Advance the knowledge and core concepts of a chosen profession
• Apply expertise in chosen discipline to solve problems in societal and work related situations
• Develop a meaningful and personal career action plan
• Recognize opportunities to apply specialized skills in different areas

BGSU Learning Outcome #3: Personal and Social Responsibility

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Learning Outcomes

Student learning will be demonstrated through... 

Personal Development

Exploration of Purpose

• Understand the consequences for one’s actions on local, state, national and global levels
• Act with diplomacy and respect for oneself and others
• Develop meaning and purpose through self-exploration

Ethics and Values Exploration

• Improve cultural competence through the interaction and inclusion with others different from oneself
• Explore one's strengths and weaknesses as they relate to values and ethics
• Develop character through the explorations of personal values and ethical decision making

Wellness

• Explore and apply wellness across the lifespan
• Learn and practice preventative health behaviors
• Demonstrate responsible practices that contribute to environmental wellness
• Appreciate balance in all aspects of wellness

Self-Leadership

• Develop financial literacy for self and organization
• Accept responsibility for one's own actions (understanding deadlines, punctuality, take initiative, keeping one's word)
• Develop and assess personal plans for growth and development
• Commit to life-long learning by challenging self to higher standards.
• Demonstrate ethical integrity

Civic and Community Involvement

Values-Driven Decision Making

• Work with other to make decisions for the greater good of the community
• Show understanding of the value of committed involvement in local, state, national, and global opportunities
• Promote sustainability through environmentally conscious decision making

Community Involvement

• Demonstrate active and civic involvement by giving back and sharing knowledge
• Identify and implement the practices of sustainability
• Appreciate and model the importance of volunteerism in achieving shared objectives
• Practice good citizenship by holding active membership, ownership, and commitment to community groups, programs, BGSU, etc.
• Become an advocate for important social issue that relates to personal and community values

Understanding Diverse Perspectives

• Acknowledge, respect, and be open to difference
• Make an effort to understand the ideas, values, and beliefs of others
• Advocate for social justice
• Understand one's own personal identities and appreciate that of others
• Learn to seek similarities to bridge differences between self and others
• Build multicultural competence through developing intercultural relationships

BGSU Learning Outcome #4: Integrate, Apply, and Reflect

Student Affairs Learning Outcome

Student learning will be demonstrated through...

Synthesis of Advanced Accomplishments

Integration

• Apply academic knowledge and co-curricular experience to further career and personal goals
• Be able to research, collect information, experiment and summarize findings
• Synthesize and associate the connection between, learning, experiences, and skills
• Integrate knowledge to assess strengths and develop of personal autonomy

Application

• Apply knowledge through personal actions, group participation, audience and group awareness, and leadership
• Develop life skills and demonstrate the ability to use personal resources and strengths for career development
• Develop a portfolio to capture and showcase personal accomplishments (E-portfolio, certifications, work experiences, projects, awards, etc.)
• Recognize and identify new ideas to transform knowledge into actions to benefit the greater community
• Create a career action plan that continuously seeks opportunities for expanding personal and professional development

Reflection

• Recognize and enhance one’s strengths and weaknesses to develop a sense of personal autonomy and empowerment
• Through the reflection of experiences, explore and refine personal priorities and values through oral and written communication
• Develop the ability to articulate and discuss the reflection of shared and individual experiences in group settings
• Develop the ability to assess and evaluate organizational and personal performance to enhance success