BGSU University Learning Outcomes Assessment Crosswalk
| University Learning Outcomes | BGSU Adapted AAC&U Value Rubrics | National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2022 Items [NSSE is a self-reported assessment administered to first-year and senior students.] https://nsse.indiana.edu/nsse/survey-instruments/us-english.html | NSSE Topical Modules https://nsse.indiana.edu/nsse/survey-instruments/topical-modules/index.html |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking · Ability to articulate/explain question or issue · Use of Evidence · Influence of context and assumptions · Student's position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) · Examination of implications and consequences | 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 4d, 18c, 18h, 18i | Development of Transferable Skills 1c, 1f Experiences with Information Literacy 1e, 2d Global Learning 2b, 2c, 3a Senior Transitions 6a |
| Engagement | Civic Engagement · Diversity of Communities and Cultures · Analysis of Knowledge · Civic Identity and Commitment · Civic Communication · Civic Action and Reflection · Civic Contexts/Structures | 2b, 8a-f, 11b, 12, 14d, 14i, 16e, 18h, 18j | Civic Engagement Development of Transferable Skills 1c Global Learning 4c, 4d, 4e, 6a, 6d, 6f Inclusiveness and Engagement with Diversity |
| Integrative Learning | Integrative Learning · Connections to Experience · Connections to Discipline and Across Disciplines · Transfer · Integrative Contextual Communication · Reflection and Self-Assessment | 2a–2g, 4b, 4e, 11a, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f | Career and Workforce Preparation Development of Transferable Skills 1h, 1i High-Impact Practices (HIP) Quality Senior Transitions 7d, 8 |
| Information Literacy | Information Literacy · Determine the Extent of Information Needed · Access the Needed Information · Evaluate Information and its Sources Critically · Use Information Effectively to Accomplish a Specific Purpose · Access and Use Information Ethically and Legally | 4d, 4e, 6b, 6c | Development of Transferable Skills 1e Experiences with Information Literacy Global Learning 5a, 5b Senior Transitions 6c |
| Inquiry | Inquiry & Analysis · Ability to communicate effectively · Select and synthesize in-depth information from relevant sources · Apply appropriate methods of inquiry · Analyze evidence for patterns and differences · Draw conclusions and discuss limitations | 1a, 1b, 2a, 2g, 4b, 4c, 6a, 6b, 6c, 18d | Experiences with Information Literacy 1h, 2d Senior Transitions 7c |
| Oral Communication | Oral Communication · Organization · Language · Delivery · Supporting Material · Central Message | 1f, 18b | Development of Transferable Skills 1b Global Learning 6b Senior Transitions 6e |
| Written Communication | Written Communication · Context of and Purpose for Writing · Content Development · Genre and Disciplinary Conventions · Sources and Evidence · Control of Syntax, Grammar, and Mechanics | 7a–7c, 18a | Development of Transferable Skills 1p, 1q, 1r, 1s Experiences with Information Literacy 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2e Experiences with Writing Senior Transitions 6d |
Updated: 02/10/2026 11:53AM