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GENERAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PLAN

CUNY COMMON STRUCTURE AND JOHN JAY COLLEGE OPTION

(Spring 2013 – Fall 2017)

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1 The New General Education Curriculum ..................................................................... 1 Learning Goals of CUNY Common Core Structure and College Option ................. 2

I. Learning Goals of the Required Core ...................................................... 2

II. Learning Goals of the Flexible Core ........................................................ 3 III. Learning Goals of the College Option ...................................................... 5

Curriculum Mapping ...................................................................................................... 6 Assessment Philosophy .................................................................................................... 6 Assessment Structure and Process ................................................................................ 7 Assessment Schedule ....................................................................................................... 7

I. Phase I (Pilot): Spring 2013-Fall 2015 ..................................................... 7

II. Phase II (Rotation Schedule): Spring 2016-Fall 2017 ............................. 9

III. Assessment Schedule Summary ............................................................... 12 Appendix A. Core Structure and College Option Curriculum Maps ....................... 14 Appendix B. AACU VALUE Rubrics Applied to Capstone Experience .................. 23 Appendix C. Rubric for the Common Learning Goals of the Flexible Core............ 29

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John Jay College General Education Assessment Plan (CUNY Common Core Structure – Pathways + John Jay College Option)

Introduction In the summer of 2012, the General Education Assessment Committee released a comprehensive report on general education outcomes across the curriculum. This pilot study was designed to accomplish two purposes. First, it would tell us about student achievement in general education under the existing program, which could be used as a baseline for future assessments of the incoming, CUNY-mandated Pathways curriculum. Second, the pilot would enable us to make concrete recommendations for both general education curriculum and pedagogy and for ways to design a long-term comprehensive plan for general education assessment under the incoming general education program. The assessment plan proposed herein is grounded in the findings of the pilot study and shaped by the learning outcomes in the new general education curriculum. The pilot study assessed student learning at the capstone level in six of the seven Middle States-recommended areas of general education competence: 1) written communication, 2) oral communication, 3) scientific reasoning, 4) critical analysis and reasoning, 5) technological competence, and 6) information literacy. Quantitative reasoning was assessed through the learning outcomes in mathematic courses (College Algebra to Calculus). To get a well-rounded snapshot, we conducted three types of assessment: Indirect, based on extant data from institutional surveys, including the National Survey of Student Engagement (2010), the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (2008-09), the 2011 CUNY Student Experience Survey, and the 2011 John Jay survey of graduates; quasi-direct, which drew data from capstone assessment reports from eleven majors; and direct, in which the members of the Committee applied modified AAC&U VALUE rubrics to a random sample of capstone papers (30) from 13 majors. The VALUE rubrics were selected because they provide a reliable, national standard against which to measure our students’ learning. The pilot study found that John Jay students were functioning well below national norms across all five areas of competence studied. It also revealed that there appeared to be little consensus among the John Jay faculty on which general education outcomes are most important and how to set appropriate expectations for them. The report recommended that the John Jay faculty work collaboratively to develop common rubrics (perhaps based on the VALUE models) for major general education outcomes as outlined in the new general education curriculum and to create a master plan for assessing those common outcomes on a five-year rotating schedule. The current assessment plan lays out the means by which the College can achieve those goals. The New General Education Curriculum Beginning fall 2013, a new general education plan will take effect at John Jay. Its 42 credits are derived from three sets of requirements. The first 30 credits (parts one and two) are mandated across the university; the remaining 12 credits comprise the third part,


the College Option. The 30-credit CUNY Pathways curriculum consists of a 12-credit Required Core (including 6 credits in English Composition, 3 in Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning, and 3 in Life and Physical Sciences), and an 18-credit Flexible Core consisting of five multi-disciplinary content areas. Students take one course in each of the five areas and a sixth from the area of their choice. All courses in the Flexible Core share three common learning outcomes that address critical thinking, communication, and information literacy. In accordance with CUNY guidelines, John Jay will require an additional 12-credit College Option to round out a total of 42 credits of general education requirements. The College Option, designed by John Jay faculty, maintains key components of the general education curriculum adopted at the College prior to the Pathways mandate. These include a 6-credit Justice Core, 3 credits in Learning from the Past, and 3 credits in Communication. The Justice Core requires one course at the 100 level and one at the 300 level. The 300-level course is selected from two options, either a US- or globally focused course. The learning outcomes for each component of the curriculum are listed below. Learning Goals of CUNY Common Core Structure (Pathways, 30 credits) I. Learning Goals of the Required Core (12 credits)

A. English Composition: Six credits A course in this area must meet all of the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Read and listen critically and analytically, including identifying an argument’s

major assumptions and assertions and evaluating its supporting evidence. · Write clearly and coherently in varied, academic formats (such as formal

essays, research papers, and reports) using standard English and appropriate technology to critique and improve one’s own and others’ texts.

· Demonstrate research skills using appropriate technology, including gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing primary and secondary sources.

· Support a thesis with well-reasoned arguments, and communicate persuasively across a variety of contexts, purposes, audiences, and media.

· Formulate original ideas and relate them to the ideas of others by employing the conventions of ethical attribution and citation.

B. Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: Three credits A course in this area must meet all of the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Interpret and draw appropriate inferences from quantitative representations,

such as formulas, graphs, or tables. · Use algebraic, numerical, graphical, or statistical methods to draw accurate

conclusions and solve mathematical problems.


· Represent quantitative problems expressed in natural language in a suitable mathematical format.

· Effectively communicate quantitative analysis or solutions to mathematical problems in written or oral form.

· Evaluate solutions to problems for reasonableness using a variety of means, including informed estimation.

· Apply mathematical methods to problems in other fields of study.

C. Life and Physical Sciences: Three credits

A course in this area must meet all of the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a life or physical

science. · Apply the scientific method to explore natural phenomena, including

hypothesis development, observation, experimentation, measurement, data analysis, and data presentation.

· Use the tools of a scientific discipline to carry out collaborative laboratory investigations.

· Gather, analyze, and interpret data and present it in an effective written laboratory or fieldwork report.

· Identify and apply research ethics and unbiased assessment in gathering and reporting scientific data.

II. Learning Goals of the Flexible Core (18 credits)

Six three-credit liberal arts and sciences courses, with at least one course from each of the following five areas and no more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field. All Flexible Core courses must meet the following three learning outcomes. A student will:

• Gather, interpret, and assess information from a variety of sources and points of view.

• Evaluate evidence and arguments critically or analytically. • Produce well-reasoned written or oral arguments using evidence to support

conclusions.

A. World Cultures and Global Issues A course in this area must meet at least three of the following additional learning outcomes. A student will: · Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a discipline or

interdisciplinary field exploring world cultures or global issues, including, but not limited to, anthropology, communications, cultural studies, economics, ethnic studies, foreign languages (building upon previous language acquisition), geography, history, political science, sociology, and world literature.

· Analyze culture, globalization, or global cultural diversity, and describe an event or process from more than one point of view.


· Analyze the historical development of one or more non-U.S. societies. · Analyze the significance of one or more major movements that have shaped

the world’s societies. · Analyze and discuss the role that race, ethnicity, class, gender, language,

sexual orientation, belief, or other forms of social differentiation play in world cultures or societies.

· Speak, read, and write a language other than English, and use that language to respond to cultures other than one’s own.

B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity A course in this area must meet at least three of the following additional learning outcomes. A student will: · Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a discipline or

interdisciplinary field exploring the U.S. experience in its diversity, including, but not limited to, anthropology, communications, cultural studies, economics, history, political science, psychology, public affairs, sociology, and U.S. literature.

· Analyze and explain one or more major themes of U.S. history from more than one informed perspective.

· Evaluate how indigenous populations, slavery, or immigration have shaped the development of the United States.

· Explain and evaluate the role of the United States in international relations. · Identify and differentiate among the legislative, judicial, and executive

branches of government and analyze their influence on the development of U.S. democracy.

· Analyze and discuss common institutions or patterns of life in contemporary U.S. society and how they influence, or are influenced by, race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, belief, or other forms of social differentiation.

C. Creative Expression A course in this area must meet at least three of the following additional learning outcomes. A student will: · Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a discipline or

interdisciplinary field exploring creative expression, including, but not limited to, arts, communications, creative writing, media arts, music, and theater.

· Analyze how arts from diverse cultures of the past serve as a foundation for those of the present, and describe the significance of works of art in the societies that created them.

· Articulate how meaning is created in the arts or communications and how experience is interpreted and conveyed.

· Demonstrate knowledge of the skills involved in the creative process. · Use appropriate technologies to conduct research and to communicate.


D. Individual and Society A course in this area must meet at least three of the following additional learning outcomes. A student will: · Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a discipline or

interdisciplinary field exploring the relationship between the individual and society, including, but not limited to, anthropology, communications, cultural studies, history, journalism, philosophy, political science, psychology, public affairs, religion, and sociology.

· Examine how an individual’s place in society affects experiences, values, or choices.

· Articulate and assess ethical views and their underlying premises. · Articulate ethical uses of data and other information resources to respond to

problems and questions. · Identify and engage with local, national, or global trends or ideologies, and

analyze their impact on individual or collective decision-making.

E. Scientific World A course in this area must meet at least three of the following additional learning outcomes. A student will: · Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a discipline or

interdisciplinary field exploring the scientific world, including, but not limited to: computer science, history of science, life and physical sciences, linguistics, logic, mathematics, psychology, statistics, and technology-related studies.

· Demonstrate how tools of science, mathematics, technology, or formal analysis can be used to analyze problems and develop solutions.

· Articulate and evaluate the empirical evidence supporting a scientific or formal theory.

· Articulate and evaluate the impact of technologies and scientific discoveries on the contemporary world, such as issues of personal privacy, security, or ethical responsibilities.

· Understand the scientific principles underlying matters of policy or public concern in which science plays a role.

III. Learning Goals of the College Option (12 credits) A. Justice Core 100 Level (Justice and the Individual) A course in this area must meet the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Describe one’s own relationship to significant issues of justice. · Identify problems and propose solutions through evidence-based inquiry. · Assess the effectiveness of one’s own role in collaborations with people of

diverse backgrounds. · Demonstrate effective planning and reflection to accomplish course outcomes. · Engage in co-curricular activities (i.e., clubs, student activities, lectures,

tutoring, academic advisement, community service) to develop academic goals and personal growth.


B. Justice Core 300 Level (Struggle for Justice and Equity in U.S.) A course in this area must meet the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Develop an understanding of the social, political, economic, and cultural

contexts of the struggles for justice in the U.S. · Analyze how struggles for justice have shaped U.S. society and culture. · Differentiate multiple perspectives on the same subject.

C. Justice Core 300 Level (Justice in Global Perspective) A course in this area must meet the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Develop an understanding of the social, political, economic, and cultural

contexts of the struggles for justice throughout the world. · Analyze how struggles for justice have shaped societies and cultures

throughout the world. · Differentiate multiple perspectives on the same subject.

D. Learning from the Past A course in this area must meet the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Demonstrate knowledge of formative events, ideas, or works in the arts,

humanities, mathematics, natural sciences or social sciences. · Analyze the significance of major developments in U.S. and World History. · Differentiate multiple perspectives on the same subject.

E. Communications A course in this area must meet the following learning outcomes. A student will: · Express oneself clearly in one or more forms of communication, such as

written, oral, visual, or aesthetic. · Maintain self-awareness and critical distance. · Work collaboratively. · Listen, observe, and adapt messages in a variety of situations, cultural contexts,

and target audiences in a diverse society. Curriculum Mapping The relation between learning outcomes of general education courses and learning outcomes of CUNY Common Core Structure and College Option is illustrated in Appendix A. Assessment Philosophy Effective general education requires continuous cycles of assessment and curricular reform. Criteria for assessment should be built into the general education program. Clusters of knowledge and abilities should be assessed regularly and systematically. Comprehensive assessment should consider multiple internal and external streams of evidence for student learning. Assessment should monitor not only capstone achievement, but formative progress that traces the value added of a John Jay undergraduate education. Collaboratively and individually, students, faculty, and the


entire college community should be aware of and take responsibility for attaining general education outcomes. Assessment Structure and Process The General Education Assessment Committee coordinates the assessment of the general education program. Faculty representing each area of knowledge in the common structure and college option will guide the development of assessment criteria, area-specific rubrics, signature assignment guidelines, and scoring of student performance across disciplines, courses, and academic level (freshman year to capstone experience). For the initial testing of rubrics, faculty in each course in the knowledge area will apply the relevant rubric to student work and provide the data to the general education assessment committee. They will also provide a random sample of assignments for the committee to score in order to establish the reliability of the scoring process. Institutional measures, such as surveys of student experience (e.g., NSSE, Graduating Student Survey, Evaluation of the Major Survey) and Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), will provide additional indicators of learning. A rotating schedule across the common structure and college option will guide the sampling of student work. Assessment Schedule Learning outcomes studies will follow a 5-year assessment cycle in two phases. The schedule supports particular emphasis to the frequent assessment of learning outcomes in the Required Core (English, Mathematic Reasoning, Sciences) and the common competencies (Gather Information, Evaluate Evidence, Produce Well-reasoned Arguments) in the Flexible Core. Phase I, the pilot phase, will focus on the development of rubrics, pilot studies, and report of outcomes on the common structure and college option. Phase II will implement a rotating schedule across areas of knowledge and competencies. Assessment reports will integrate the outcomes on direct and indirect measures according to the schedule. A comprehensive general education program review will follow the 5-year assessment cycle. I. Phase I (Pilot): Spring 2013-Fall 2015 Spring 2013:

Direct Measures · Development of rubrics:

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core (World Cultures, U.S. Experience) o College Option – Justice Core 100 (Justice and the Individual)

· Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – Seniors Indirect Measures · 2012 Evaluation of the Major Survey Outcomes Report · Noel-Levitz (John Jay Specific Questions) · Graduating Student Survey.


Fall 2013 Direct Measures · Development of rubrics

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (English, Math, Sciences) o College Option - Communications o College Option – Justice Core 300 (U.S. & Global)

· Pilot Studies: o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core (World Cultures, U.S. Experience) o College Option – Justice Core 100 (Justice and the Individual)

· Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) - Freshmen Indirect Measures · 2013 Graduating Student Survey Outcomes Report · Noel-Levitz Report.

Spring 2014

Direct Measures · Development of Rubrics

o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (Creative Expression, Indiv & Society) · Pilot Studies

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (English, Math, Sciences) · Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) - Seniors · Outcomes Reports

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core (World Cultures, U.S. Experience) o College Option – Justice Core 100 (Justice and the Individual)

Indirect Measures · Graduating Student Survey · Fall 2013 Grades Report

Fall 2014

Direct Measures · Pilot Studies

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (Creative Expression, Indiv & Society) o College Option - Communications o College Option – Justice Core 300 (U.S. & Global)

· Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) - Freshmen · Outcomes Reports

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (English, Math, Sciences) Indirect Measures · Graduating Student Survey Outcomes Report · Evaluation of assignments across disciplines


Spring 2015 Direct Measures · Development of Rubrics

o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (Scientific World) o College Option – Learning from the Past

· Pilot Studies o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (English, Math, Sciences)

· Capstone Experience Study · Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – Seniors · Outcomes Reports

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (Creative Expression, Indiv & Society) o College Option - Communications o College Option – Justice Core 300 (U.S. & Global) o Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA)

Indirect Measures · Graduating Student Survey. · Noel-Levitz Survey. · National Student Survey of Engagement (NSSE) · Fall 2014 Grades Report

Fall 2015

Direct Measures · Pilot Studies

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (Scientific World) o College Option – Learning from the Past

· Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – Freshmen · Outcomes Reports

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (English, Math, Sciences) o Capstone Experience Study

Indirect Measures · Evaluation of the Major Survey · Noel-Levitz Outcomes Report · Graduating Student Survey Outcomes Report · Evaluation of Assignments Report · National Student Survey of Engagement (NSSE) Report

II. Phase II (Rotation Schedule): Spring 2016-Fall 2017 Once the area rubrics have been piloted and revised, a comprehensive report on Phase I will be released to the community and we will implement a rotating schedule of area and competency assessments based on the pilot experience.

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Spring 2016 Direct Measures · Assessment Studies

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (Math) o College Option – Justice Core 100 (Justice and the Individual) o College Option – Justice Core 300 (U.S. & Global)

· Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – Seniors · Outcomes Reports

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (Scientific World) o College Option – Learning from the Past

Indirect Measures · Evaluation of the Major Report · Graduating Student Survey · Fall 2015 Grades Report

Fall 2016

Direct Measures · Assessment Studies

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (World Cultures, U.S. Experience,

Individual and Society) · Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – Freshmen · Outcomes Reports

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (Math) o College Option – Justice Core 100 (Justice and the Individual) o College Option – Justice Core 300 (U.S. & Global)

Indirect Measures · Graduating Student Survey Report.

Spring 2017

Direct Measures · Assessment Studies

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (Sciences) o Capstone Experience Study.

· Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – Seniors · Outcomes Reports

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (World Cultures, U.S. Experience,

Individual and Society) Indirect Measures · Noel-Levitz Survey · Fall 2016 Grades Report · Graduating Student Survey

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Fall 2017 Direct Measures · Assessment Studies

o Flexible Core 3 Common Goals o Flexible Core Areas of Knowledge (Creative Expression, Scientific

World) · Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – Freshmen · Outcomes Reports

o Required Core Areas of Knowledge (Sciences) o Capstone Experience Study o Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA)

Indirect Measures · Noel-Levitz Survey Report. · Evaluation of Assignments Report · Graduating Student Survey Report

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III. Assessment Schedule Summary

Phase I (Pilot)

Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Direct Measures

Required Core Rubric (Eng ,Math, Sci) Pilot (Eng, Math, Sci) Report (Eng ,Math, Sci) Pilot (Eng, Math, Sci)

Flexible Core

Rubrics Common Goals Pilot Common Goals Report Common Goals Pilot Common Goals Report Common Goals Rubric (World Cultrs, US Exp) Pilot (World Cultrs, US Exp) Report (World Cultrs, US Exp)

Rubric (Scientific World)

Rubric (Creat Exp, Ind & Soc) Pilot (Creat Exp, Ind & Soc) Report (Creat Exp, Ind & Soc)

College Option

Rubric Justice 100 Pilot Justice 100 Report Justice 100

Rubric Learn from Past

Rubric Justice 300

Pilot Justice 300 Report Justice 300

Rubric Communications Pilot Communications Report Communications

Capstone Experience Study

CLA Seniors Freshmen Seniors Freshmen Seniors

Report

Indirect Measures Course Grades Fall 2013 Report

Fall 2014 Report

Noel-Levitz Survey Report Survey

Eval of Major Report

Grad Stud Survey Survey Report Survey Report Survey

Eval Assignments Report

NSSE

Survey

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III. Assessment Schedule Summary (cont.)

Phase I (Pilot) Phase II (Rotation)

Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Fall 2017 Direct Measures

Required Core Report (Eng, Math, Sci) Study (Math) Report (Math) Study (Sciences) Report (Sciences)

Flexible Core Pilot Common Goals Report Common Goals Study Common Goals Report Common Goals Study Common Goals

Pilot (Scientific World) Report (Scientific World) Study (WC,US Exp, I&S) Report (WC,US Exp, I&S) Study (Creat Exp,Sci Wrld)

College Option Pilot Learn from Past Report Learn from Past

Study Justice 100 Report Justice 100

Study Justice 300 Report Justice 300

Capstone Experience Report Study Report

CLA Freshmen Seniors Freshmen Seniors Freshmen

Report

Indirect Measures Course Grades Fall 2015 Report Fall 2016 Report

Noel-Levitz Report Survey Report

Eval of the Major Survey Report

Grad Stud Survey Report Survey Report Survey Report Eval of Assignments Report Report NSSE Report

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APPENDIX A

CORE STRUCTURE AND COLLEGE OPTION CURRICULUM MAPS

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CUNY Common Core Structure of General Education

Required Core Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes

All courses must meet all of the following learning outcomes

A. English Composition B. Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning C. Life and Physical Sciences

. Read and listen critically and analytically . Interpret and draw inferences from quantitative . Apply fundamental concepts and methods of a life or . Write clearly and coherently in varied academic formats representations, such as formulas, graphs, or tables. physical science . Demonstrate research skills using appropriate technology . Use quantitative methods to draw accurate conclusions . Apply scientific method to explore natural phenomena . Support a thesis with well-reasoned arguments . Represent quant problems in mathematical format . Use the tools of a scientific discipline to carry out . Formulate original ideas and relate them to the ideas of . Communicate quantitative analysis or solutions collaborative laboratory investigations. others . Evaluate solutions for reasonableness using a variety of . Gather, analyze, interpret data and present it in an

means effective written laboratory or fieldwork report

. Apply mathematical methods to problems in other fields . Identify and apply research ethics and unbiased

assessment in gathering and reporting scientific data.

Courses1 Courses1 Courses1

ENG 101 Composition I MAT 105 College Algebra SCI 110 Origins: From the Big Bang to Liife on Earth ENG 201 Composition II MAT 106 Liberal Arts Math SCI 112 Environm Science: A Focus on Sustainability MAT 108 Social Science Math

(1) Courses represent a sample of offerings across disciplines and class levels.

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CUNY Common Core Structure of General Education Flexible Core

Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes A. World Cultures and Global Issues

1. All courses must meet the following three learning outcomes:

· Gather, interpret, and assess information from a variety of sources and points of view.

· Evaluate evidence and arguments critically or analytically.

· Produce well-reasoned written or oral arguments using evidence to support conclusions.

2. All courses must meet at least three of the following additional learning outcomes:

Courses1

Apply concepts and methods of

a discipline exploring world

cultures

Analyze culture,

globalization, or global cultural diversity

Analyze historical

development of non-U.S. societies

Analyze significance

of major movements

Discuss role that forms of

social differentiation play in world

cultures

Speak, read, and write a language

other than English

AFR 140 Introduction to Africana Studies

ART 103 Italian Renaissance

ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology ISP 100 When Nature Roars: Global Catastrophes

JPN 101 Elementary Japanese I

ARA 101 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I

ANT 208 Urban Anthropology

ANT 230 Culture and Crime

FRE 201 Intermediate French I

HIS 203 The Ancient World

ISP 211 Revolutions

LIT 236 Literary Perspectives on Culture and Globalization

LLS/HIS/AFR 263 Blacks in Latin America POL 246 Politics of Global Inequality

SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I


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Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity






Courses1

Apply concepts & methods of a

discipline exploring U.S.

experience

Analyze major themes of US History

from more than one

perspective

Evaluate how indigenous

populations, slavery, or

immigration shaped U.S.

Evaluate role of U.S.

in international

relations

Differentiate among legislative, judicial,

and executive branches and analyze their influence on

development of U.S.

Discuss institutions in U.S. society &

influence of forms of social differentiation

AFR 121 Africana Communities in the US

AFR 125 Race & Ethnicity in America (formerly ETH)

ISP 100 "Those" People: Stereotypes and Identity Formation

LLS 124 Latinas/os in the United States

MHC 126 Macaulay Seminar 2: The Peopling of NY City

POL 101 American Government and Politics CSL 260 Gender & Work

HIS 202 American Civilization - From 1865 to the Present

HIS 217 History of New York City

ISP 224 Constructions of Difference in the USA

LIT 233 American Literature

LIT 265 Foundations of U.S. Latina/o Lit

LLS 241 Latina/os and the City


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Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes C. Creative Expression


· Gather, interpret, and assess information from a variety of sources and points of vie




Courses1 Apply concepts &

methods of a discipline exploring creative

expression

Analyze how arts from cultures of the

past serve as foundation for those

of the present

Articulate how meaning is

created in the arts or

communications

Demonstrate knowledge of

the skills involved in the

creative process

Use appropriate technologies to

conduct research and to

communicate

ART 101 Introduction to Art

ART 106 Latin American Art DRA 110 Introduction to Theatre

MHC 125 Macaulay Seminar 1: The Arts in New York City

MUS 101 Introduction to Music

MUS 103 American Popular Music from Jazz to Rock

MUS 110 Popular Musics of the Caribbean

DRA212 Hist of Drama from Ancient Greece to Restoration DRA /LLS/SPA 217 Theater of Americas since 1960

DRA 225 Criminal Justice in the Theatre

ISP 235 Apples and Oranges: Form & Meaning in the Arts

LIT 230 Expressions of Living Past: Reading Ancient Words

ART 201 Art and Architecture of NY


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Flexible Core Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes

D. Individual and Society






Courses1


discipline exploring relationship

between individual and society

Examine how an individual's place in society affects

experiences, values or choices

Assess ethical views and their

underlying premises

Articulate ethical

issues of information

resources to respond to problems

Engage with trends or

ideologies and analyze impact

on decision-making

ANT/PSY/SOC 110 Drug and Use and Abuse

DRA 131 Self Media Society

ISP 145 Why Gender Matters

PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

SOC 101 Introductory Sociology

ANT/PSY/SOC 210 Sex and Culture

ART 222 Body Politics

HONS 201 Intellectual Found I: What is the Common Good?

ISP 248 Getting Even: Forgiveness and Revenge

LIT 232 Reading the Modern World

LLS 247 Growing Up Latino/a

POL 237 Women and Politics


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Flexible Core Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes

E. Scientific World



· Evaluate evidence and arguments critically or analytically



Courses1


discipline exploring the

scientific world

Demonstrate how tools of science, math, technology or analysis can be used to analyze problems and

develop solutions

Evaluate empirical evidence

supporting a scientific or formal

theory

Evaluate impact of technologies and

scientific discovery on contemporary

world

Understand scientific principles underlying

policy or public concern

CHE 126 Chemistry of Cooking

HIS 131 Topics in the History of Sci, Tech & Medicine

GEN/BIO 255 Biology of Gender and Sexuality


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CUNY Common Core Structure of General Education College Option

Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes A. Justice Core

All courses must meet all of the following learning outcomes:

Justice Core 100-Level Justice Core 300-Level Justice Core 300-Level (Justice and the Individual) (Struggle for Justice and Equality in U.S.) (Justice in Global Perspective)

. Describe one’s own relationship to significant issues of justice . Understand contexts of the struggles for justice in the U.S. . Understand contexts of struggles for justice . Describe problems and propose solutions through evidence. . Analyze how struggles for justice shaped US society and throughout the world. . Assess one’s own role in collaborations with people. Culture. . Analyze how struggles for justice shape societies. . Planning and reflection to accomplish course outcomes. . Differentiate multiple perspectives on the same subject. . Differentiate multiple perspectives on same subject. . Engage in co-curricular activities to develop academic goals

and personal growth. .

Courses1 Courses1 Courses1

HIS 100 Criminal Justice and Popular Culture in America ISP 321 Moral, Legal & Ethical Dilemmas that Shape Amer HIS 374 Premodern Punishment HIS 106 Historical Perspective on Justice and Inequality LLS 362 Il/legal subjects: US Latino/a Literature & Law HIS 352 History & Justice in the Wider World ISP 100 Who's In and Who's Out HIS 320 The History of Crime and Punishment in the U.S. HIS 359 History of Islamic Law LLS 100 Latina/os and Justice in New York City LLS 325 The Latina/o Experience of Criminal Justice HIS 375 Female Felons in the Premodern World PHI 102 Ethical Foundations of the Just Society LLS 322 Latina/o Struggles for Civil Rights & Social Justice ISP 355 Violence in the Pursuit of Justice POL 105 Struggles for Justice in the Workplace POL 318 Law & Politics of Sexual Orientation LLS 341 Immigrant Rights in the Americas AFR 123 Justice, Individ & Struggle in Afr Amer Experience POL 320 International Human Rights COM 155 Justice & Communication in Civil Life SPA 335 Themes of Justice in Latin Amer Lit & Film GEN 140 Gender, Activism & Social Change LIT 327 Crime & Punishment in World Literature SSC 100 Education and Justice (for SEEK students only) ISP 322 Making Waves: Troublemakers, Gadflies & Whistleblowers


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CUNY Common Core Structure of General Education College Option

Alignment of John Jay College General Education Courses to Learning Outcomes B. Learning from the Past, C. Communication

All courses must meet all of the following learning outcomes:

B. Learning from the Past C. Communications

. Knowledge of formative events, ideas or works in the arts, humanities or sciences. . Express oneself clearly in one or more forms of communication.

. Analyze the significance of major developments in U.S. and World History. . Maintain self-awareness and critical distance.

. Differentiate multiple perspectives on the same subject. . Work collaboratively.

. Listen and adapt messages to situations, contexts, and audiences in a diverse society.

Courses1 Courses1

AFR 150 The Origins of Contemporary Africa ART 110 Ceramics HIS 127 Microhistories: A Lens into the Past ART 113 Digital Photography I LIT 2XX Literature as Witness ART 115 Introduction to Sculpture ISP 264 Remembering and Forgetting GER 102 Introductory German II ISP 160 Twentieth Century: A Decade in Depth HIS 144 Reacting to the Past

ISP 171 Ripped from the Headlines

MUS 120 Piano MUS 140 Introduction to Guitar SPA 102 Introductory Spanish II

SPA 201 Argumentation and Debate ARA 102 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I CHI 102 Elementary Chinese II


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APPENDIX B

AACU VALUE RUBRICS APPLIED TO THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE

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Appendix B, Table 1: Written Communication VALUE Rubric

Capstone Milestone 2 Milestone 1 Benchmark Context of and Purpose for Writing Includes considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s).

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.

Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).

Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions).

Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).

Content Development Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.

Genre and Disciplinary Conventions Formal and informal rules inherent in the expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields (please see glossary).

Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices

Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices

Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation

Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.

Sources and Evidence Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.

Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

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Appendix B, Table 2: VALUE Rubric for Oral Communication

(modified for capstone instructors)

Capstone Milestone 2 Milestone 1 Benchmark Organization intro, concl, sequence of main points, transitions

Skillful, makes content cohesive Pattern is clearly and consistently observable

Pattern is intermittently observable Org’l pattern not observable within the presentation

Language Imaginative, memorable, and compelling

Thoughtful choices, support effectiveness

Mundane, commonplace; appropriate to audience

Language minimally effective, not appropriate to audience

Delivery posture, gesture, eye contact, vocal expressiveness

Presentation is compelling; speaker appears polished and confident

Presentation is interesting; Speaker appears comfortable

Presentation is understandable; speaker is tentative

Delivery detracts, speaker is obviously uncomfortable

Supporting Mat’l explanations, examples, illustrations, statistics, analogies, quotations from relevant authorities

Variety, authority, and relevance of references support the presentation and establish speaker’s credibility.

Generally supports the presentation and the speaker’s credibility

Appropriate but insufficient evidence to support presentation or establish speaker’s credibility

Insufficient supporting materials; minimally supports main points or speaker’s credibility

Central Message precisely stated, appropriately repeated, memorable, strongly supported

Clear, compelling, and appropriately reinforced

Clear and consistent with the supporting materials

Understandable, not repeated or memorable.

Unclear, never stated

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Appendix B, Table 3: Rubric for Scientific Reasoning (modified from VALUE Rubric for Inquiry and Analysis)

VALUE Item Capstone Milestone 2 Milestone 1 Benchmark

Topic selection Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic that addresses potentially significant yet previously less-explored aspects of the topic.

Identifies a focused and manageable/doable topic that appropriately addresses relevant aspects of the topic.

Identifies a topic that while manageable/doable, is too narrowly focused and leaves out relevant aspects of the topic.

Identifies a topic that is far too general and wide-ranging as to be manageable and doable.

Existing Knowledge, Research, and/or Views

Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.

Presents in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.

Presents information from relevant sources representing limited points of view/approaches.

Presents information from irrelevant sources representing limited points of view/approaches.

Design Process All elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are skillfully developed. Appropriate methodology or theoretical frameworks may be synthesized across disciplines or relevant subdisciplines.

Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are appropriately developed, however, more subtle elements are ignored or unaccounted for.

Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are missing, incorrectly developed, or unfocused.

Inquiry design demonstrates a misunderstanding of the methodology or theoretical framework.

Propose Solutions/Hypotheses (Problem Solving Rubric)

Proposes one or more solutions/hypotheses that indicates a deep comprehension of the problem. Solution / hypotheses are sensitive to contextual factors as well as all of the following: ethical, logical, and cultural dimensions of the problem.

Proposes one or more solutions/hypotheses that indicates comprehension of the problem. Solutions / hypotheses are sensitive to contextual factors as well as the one of the following: ethical, logical, or cultural dimensions of the problem.

Proposes one solution/hypothesis that is “off the shelf” rather than individually designed to address the specific contextual factors of the problem.

Proposes a solution/hypothesis that is difficult to evaluate because it is vague or only indirectly addresses the problem statement.

Analysis Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities.

Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.

Conclusions States a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from the inquiry findings.

States a conclusion focused solely on the inquiry findings. The conclusion arises specifically from and responds specifically to inquiry findings.

States a general conclusion that, because it is so general, also applies beyond the scope of the inquiry findings.

States an ambiguous, illogical, or unsupportable conclusion from inquiry findings.

Limitations and Implications

Insightfully discusses in detail relevant and supported limitations and implications.

Discusses relevant and supported limitations and implications.

Presents relevant and supported limitations and implications.

Presents limitations and implications, but are possibly irrelevant and unsupported.

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Appendix B, Table 4: VALUE Rubric for Critical Thinking

Capstone Milestone 2 Milestone 1 Benchmark

Explanation of issues

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions.

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated but description leaves some terms undefined, ambiguities unexplored, boundaries undetermined, and/or backgrounds unknown.

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated without clarification or description.

Evidence Selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion

Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned thoroughly.

Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are subject to questioning.

Information is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but not enough to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are taken as mostly fact, with little questioning.

Information is taken from source(s) without any interpretation/evaluation. Viewpoints of experts are taken as fact, without question.

Influence of context and assumptions

Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others' assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.

Identifies own and others' assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position.

Questions some assumptions. Identifies several relevant contexts when presenting a position. May be more aware of others' assumptions than one's own (or vice versa).

Shows an emerging awareness of present assumptions (sometimes labels assertions as assumptions). Begins to identify some contexts when presenting a position.

Student's position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis)

Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) is imaginative, taking into account the complexities of an issue. Limits of position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) are acknowledged. Others' points of view are synthesized within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis).

Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) takes into account the complexities of an issue. Others' points of view are acknowledged within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis).

Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) acknowledges different sides of an issue.

Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) is stated, but is simplistic and obvious.

Conclusions and related outcomes (implications and consequences)

Conclusions and related outcomes (consequences and implications) are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Conclusion is logically tied to a range of information, including opposing viewpoints; related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly.

Conclusion is logically tied to information (because information is chosen to fit the desired conclusion); some related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly.

Conclusion is inconsistently tied to some of the information discussed; related outcomes (consequences and implications) are oversimplified.

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Appendix B, Table 5: VALUE Rubric for Information Literacy

Capstone

Milestone 2 Milestone 1 Benchmark

Determine the Extent of Information Needed

Effectively defines the scope of the research question or thesis. Effectively determines key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected directly relate to concepts or answer research question.

Defines the scope of the research question or thesis completely. Can determine key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected relate to concepts or answer research question.

Defines the scope of the research question or thesis incompletely (parts are missing, remains too broad or too narrow, etc.). Can determine key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected partially relate to concepts or answer research question.

Has difficulty defining the scope of the research question or thesis. Has difficulty determining key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected do not relate to concepts or answer research question.

Access the Needed Information

Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and most appropriate information sources.

Accesses information using variety of search strategies and some relevant information sources. Demonstrates ability to refine search.

Accesses information using simple search strategies, retrieves information from limited and similar sources.

Accesses information randomly, retrieves information that lacks relevance and quality.

Evaluate Information and its Sources Critically

Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others' assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.

Identifies own and others' assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position.

Questions some assumptions. Identifies several relevant contexts when presenting a position. May be more aware of others' assumptions than one's own (or vice versa).

Shows an emerging awareness of present assumptions (sometimes labels assertions as assumptions). Begins to identify some contexts when presenting a position.

Use Information Effectively to Accomplish a Specific Purpose

Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources to fully achieve a specific purpose, with clarity and depth

Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved.

Communicates and organizes information from sources. The information is not yet synthesized, so the intended purpose is not fully achieved.

Communicates information from sources. The information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context, or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended purpose is not achieved.

Access and Use Information Ethically and Legally

Students use correctly all of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrate a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.

Students use correctly three of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrates a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.

Students use correctly two of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrates a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.

Students use correctly one of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrates a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.

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APPENDIX C

RUBRIC FOR THE COMMON LEARNING GOALS OF THE FLEXIBLE CORE

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Rubrics for the Common Learning Goals of the Flexible Core Rubric Item 400 Level 300 Level 200 Level 100 Level

Gather, interpret, and assess information from a variety of sources and points of view

Gathers Information

Gathers information using effective, well-designed search strategies and most appropriate information sources.

Accesses information using a variety of search strategies and some relevant information sources.

Accesses information using simple search strategies; retrieve information from limited and similar sources.

Accesses information randomly; retrieves information with minimum relevance and quality.

Interprets Information Organizes, synthesize, and interprets evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus of inquiry.

Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities.

Lists evidence, but it is not well organized and/or is unrelated to focus.

Assesses Information Uses skillfully high-quality, credible, relevant sources.

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates some use of credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

Attempts to use sources to support ideas in the writing.

Evaluate evidence and arguments critically or analytically

Evaluates Evidence

Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation or evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis. Arguments are questioned thoroughly.

Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Arguments are subject to questioning.

Information is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but not enough to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Arguments are taken as mostly fact, with little questioning.

Information is taken from source(s) without any interpretation/evaluation. Arguments are taken as fact, without question.

Analyzes Assumptions and Context

Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others' assumptions and carefully evaluates and contextualizes relevant evidence.

Identifies own and others' assumptions and contextualizes relevant evidence.

Questions some assumptions and contextualizes relevant evidence. May be more aware of others' assumptions than one's own (or vice versa).

Shows an emerging awareness of present assumptions (sometimes labels assertions as assumptions). Begins to contextualize evidence.

Critiques Arguments Critique/analysis of arguments and conclusions is logical and reflects student’s informed evaluation of the evidence.

Critique/analysis of arguments and conclusions is logical; related evidence is identified clearly.

Critique/analysis of arguments and conclusions is logical; some related evidence is identified clearly.

Critique/analysis of arguments and conclusions is inconsistently tied to some of the information discussed; related evidence is not identified clearly.

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Produce well-reasoned written or oral arguments using evidence to support conclusions

Develops Argument Organizes and synthesizes

information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches to articulate original argument

Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved.

Communicates and organizes information from sources. The information is not yet synthesized, so the intended purpose is not fully achieved.

Communicates information from sources. The information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context, or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended purpose is not achieved.

Supports Argument Synthesizes appropriate, relevant, and compelling evidence from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches to fully support original argument.

Presents in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.

Presents information from relevant sources representing limited points of view/approaches.

Presents information from irrelevant sources representing limited points of view/approaches.

Draws Appropriate Conclusions

States a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from the inquiry findings.

States a conclusion focused solely on the inquiry findings. The conclusion arises specifically from and responds specifically to the inquiry findings.

States a general conclusion that, because it is so general, also applies beyond the scope of the inquiry findings.

States an ambiguous, illogical, or unsupportable conclusion from inquiry findings.

Communicates Effectively Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.

Uses straightforward language that conveys meaning with clarity and minimal misuse

Uses language that generally conveys meaning with some misuse.

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

Note: The rubrics for the common learning goals of the flexible core draw upon items from four of the rubrics developed through the Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education (VALUE) initiative of the Association of American Colleges and Universities: Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, Inquiry and Analysis, and Written Communication.

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