Appendix A
Interview Protocol for the State-Level Survey of Student Learning Outcomes
1) Do you collect state-level data on student learning outcomes that are common and/or comparable across institutions (e.g., basic college-level competencies in writing, problem-solving, critical thinking)? a. How—what type of instrument? b. With what frequency? c. Are there any consequences for institutions? For students? d. Do you require institutions to report assessment findings according to their own methods and learning goals? If no to above, what are you doing or thinking about doing in this area in the next 3-3 years? 3) Do you collect state-level data on alumni? What they are doing (e.g., work or graduate school)? If no to above, what are you doing or thinking about doing in this area in the next 3-3 years? |