Program SLO/SAOs by Department
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Academic Achievement Center (AAC)
The AAC staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the various services provided by the AAC.
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SLO #1: Students who use the learning support services offered through the AAC will
be able to identify specific learning needs with regard to the classes for which they
seek assistance.
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SLO #2: Students who use the learning support services offered through the AAC will
demonstrate independent application of learning strategies.
The AAC staff has identified the following Student Area Outcomes for the various services provided by the AAC.
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SAO #1: Students who receive tutoring will have higher course success rates than their
peers in the same courses who did not receive tutoring.
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SAO #2: Students who receive tutoring will have higher retention rates than their
peers in the same courses who did not receive tutoring.
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Admissions and Records
The Admissions and Records staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes
for the various services provided by Admissions and Records.
- SAO #1: Student transcripts will be evaluated in a timely manner to allow students
to register on-time for classes that require a prerequisite course that they have
already completed.
- SAO #2: Students will indicate Admission and Records ability to meet the needs of
students in registration, petitions, and transcript requests.
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CalWORKS
The CalWORKS staff have identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the
various services provided by the CalWORKS Program.
- SLO#1: Participants will demonstrate ability to develop an appropriate educational
plan. (SPLO #3 ISLO #2,3)
- SLO#2: Participants will demonstrate knowledge of campus support services including
deadlines for application to the various resources such as, but not limited to, EOPS/CARE,
Financial Aid, and DSPS. (PSLO #1, ISLO #2,3)
- SLO#3: Participants will demonstrate self-advocacy skills. (SPLO #2, ISLO #1)
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Career & Job Placement Services
Career & Job Placement Services has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes
for the various services provided in the Career & Transfer Center:
- SLO #1: Career Exploration
Students will be capable of comprehensively exploring career options, beginning with
self-assessment up to and including an understanding of the relationship between current
career pathways and future employment goals.
- SLO #2: Skill Building
Students who engage with the career center will have increased confidence in speaking
with employers, will know how to write a resume and cover letter, and will have the
opportunity to improve their interviewing skills.
The Job Placement staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for
the various services provided in Job Placement Services.
- SAO #1: The Job Placement Services staff will practice QUALITY basic office management
skills, practice effective use of the MS office package, conduct internet directed
research projects and improve typing speed by at least 5 wpm during the semester.
- SAO #2: Students staffing the Job Placement Services desk will practice excellent
customer service, including communication and problem solving skills.
- SAO #3: The Job Placement Services will process student intakes, new jobs, maintain
job listings database, provide employer contact information both online and in person
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CalWORKS
The CalWORKS staff have identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the
various services provided by the CalWORKS Program.
- SLO#1: Participants will demonstrate ability to develop an appropriate educational
plan. (SPLO #3 ISLO #2,3)
- SLO#2: Participants will demonstrate knowledge of campus support services including
deadlines for application to the various resources such as, but not limited to, EOPS/CARE,
Financial Aid, and DSPS. (PSLO #1, ISLO #2,3)
- SLO#3: Participants will demonstrate self-advocacy skills. (SPLO #2, ISLO #1)
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Counseling
The Counseling staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the
various services provided by Counseling:
- SLO#1: Students will develop a comprehensive education plan by 15 units that accurately
charts their path to their educational goal.
- SLO#2: All incoming students will access face-to-face or online orientation services,
and advertisement with completion of an abbreviated education plan prior to enrollment.
- SAO#1: At risk, early alert, and probation students will be identified and participate
in follow-up services.
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DSPS
The DSPS staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the various
services provided by DSPS:
- SLO#1: Participants will demonstrate awareness of campus services and resources available
to them (SPLO#1, ISLO#2,3).
- SLO#2: Participants will demonstrate self-advocacy skills with college instructors
(SPLO #2, ISLO #1,3).
- SLO#3: Participants will demonstrate the independent use of appropriate assistive
technology (ISLO #2).
- SLO #4: Participants will identify functional limitations and educational barriers
that are specific to the individual (SPLO #2, ISLO #3).
- SAO#1: DSPS participants will have access to high quality tutoring services (SPAO
#2).
- SAO #2: DSPS participants will have course success rates equal to those of their peers
who are not enrolled in DSPS (SPAO #1).
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EOPS/CARE
The EOPS staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the various
services provided by EOPS:
- SLO #1: Participants will demonstrate self-advocacy skills. (SPLO #2, ISLO #1,2,3)
- SLO #2: Participants will demonstrate high levels of self-efficacy. (SPLO #2, ISLO
#1,2,3)
- SAO #1: EOPS participants will have higher rates of persistence than their similarly
disadvantaged peers in their efforts to develop and reach their educational goals.
(SPAO #1)
- SAO #2: EOPS participants will demonstrate higher GPA’s than their similarly disadvantaged
peers in their efforts to develop and reach their educational goals. (SPAO #1)
The CARE staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the various
services provided by CARE:
- SLO #1: Participants will demonstrate high levels of self-efficacy related to their
ability to reach their goals. (SPLO #2, ISLO#1,2,3)
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Financial Aid
The Financial Aid staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for
the various services provided by the Financial Aid staff:
- SLO #1: Students will demonstrate the ability to successfully apply for financial
aid through the federal online process called the FAFSA, and the ability to complete
and submit all required documentation (including submission information via the district
Electronic Data Submission (EDS system)) in order to be reviewed and a financial aid
award determination to be made.
- SLO #2: Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Satisfactory
Academic Progress "SAP" Policy for financial aid and apply that knowledge to their
academic situation and/or circumstances.
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Foster Youth
The Foster Youth staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for
the various services provided by Foster Youth:
- SLO#1: Participants will demonstrate knowledge of campus support services. (PSLO #1,
ISLO#2,3)
- SLO#2: Participants will demonstrate high levels of self-efficacy. (SPLO #2, ISLO
#1,2,3 )
- SLO#3: Foster Youth peer mentors will describe the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
associated with growth and fixed mindsets.
- SAO#1: Foster Youth will meet with a counselor at least once per semester. (SPAO #1,
ISLO#)
- SAO #2: Foster Youth will have term retention rates similar to their peers.
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Health Services
The Health Services faculty has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes
for the various services provided by Health Services:
- SLO #1: Students will utilize health services to enhance the success of their educational
goals.
- SLO #2: Students are able to identify and access Columbia College Health Services
and health information through an expanded and updated on-line presence.
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Library
The Library Services has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the
various services provided for the library.
- SLO #1: Research classes, reference services and exposure to Library resources give
students the knowledge and skills needed to: a) Construct context-appropriate search
strategies; b) Recognize the value of pursuing different resources; c) Increase their
awareness of available resources; d) Critically evaluate the integrity of information
they retrieve; e) Appropriately cite and credit all sources referenced in their work;
f) Support their vocational education in preparation for entering or advancing into
the workplace.
- SLO #2: The Library fosters positive growth in students. The Library's diverse collection
and stimulating atmosphere encourages: a) Civic involvement and the value of active
citizenship; b) Global awareness and environmental sustainability; c) Understanding
the economic, legal and social issues of using information; d) The ethical use of
information; e) The pursuit of lifelong learning; f) The successful transition and
advancement into the workplace.
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Mental Health
The Mental Health Services faculty has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes
for the various services provided by Mental Health Services:
- SLO #1: Participants will demonstrate knowledge of campus support services for mental
and emotional health and wellbeing. (PSLO #1, ISLO#2)
- SLO #2: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify an appropriate tool for
addressing a psychological/mental health issue.
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TRiO MEOC
The TRiO staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the various
services provided by TRiO:
- SLO #1: Enrolled MEOC students will demonstrate an ability to continually set and
achieve (or modify appropriately) short and long term goals. (ISLO #3)
- SLO #2: Enrolled MEOC students will demonstrate self-advocacy skills and high levels
of self-efficacy. (SPLO #2, ISLO #1,2,3)
- SLO #3: Enrolled MEOC students will demonstrate the ability to conduct university/transfer
research and use this research to make appropriate decisions about preparing for and
transferring to a four-year institution with the goal of completing a bachelor’s degree.
(ISL0 #2)
- SLO #4: Enrolled students will demonstrate knowledge about how to afford college,
specifically the costs associated with transferring to a university to complete a
bachelor’s degree. (ISLO #2).
- SAO #1: MEOC Participants will demonstrate higher GPA’s than their MEOC- eligible
peers/not-served. (baseline of 87% college-wide) (SPAO #1)
- SAO #2: MEOC participants will persist from fall term to fall term at a higher rate
than their eligible peers/not-served. (baseline of 44.7% college wide) (SPAO #1)
- SAO #3: MEOC participants will graduate at higher rate, within four years, from Columbia
College than their eligible peers/not-served. (baseline 10.4%) (SPAO#1)
- SAO #4: MEOC participants will graduate and then transfer at a higher rate than their
eligible peers/not-served. (baseline 6.6%) (SPAO #1)
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TRiO SSS
The TRiO staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the various
services provided by TRiO:
- SLO #1: Enrolled SSS students will demonstrate an ability to continually set and achieve
(or modify appropriately) short and long term goals. (ISLO #3)
- SLO #2: Enrolled SSS students will demonstrate self-advocacy skills and high levels
of self-efficacy. (SPLO #2, ISLO #1,2,3)
- SLO #3: Enrolled SSS students will demonstrate the ability to conduct university/transfer
research and use this research to make appropriate decisions about preparing for and
transferring to a four-year institution with the goal of completing a bachelor’s degree.
(ISL0 #2)
- SLO #4: Enrolled students will demonstrate knowledge about how to afford college,
specifically the costs associated with transferring to a university to complete a
bachelor’s degree. (ISLO #2).
- SAO #1: SSS Participants will demonstrate higher GPA’s than their SSS- eligible peers/not-served.
(baseline of 87% college-wide) (SPAO #1)
- SAO #2: SSS participants will persist from fall term to fall term at a higher rate
than their eligible peers/not-served. (baseline of 44.7% college wide) (SPAO #1)
- SAO #3: SSS participants will graduate at higher rate, within four years, from Columbia
College than their eligible peers/not-served. (baseline 10.4%) (SPAO#1)
- SAO #4: SSS participants will graduate and then transfer at a higher rate than their
eligible peers/not-served. (baseline 6.6%) (SPAO #1)
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