BGSU University Learning Outcomes Assessment Crosswalk

University Learning Outcomes	BGSU Adapted AAC&U Value Rubrics	National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2026 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: 03/19/2026 04:12PM