Student Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes and competencies

Open the accordions below for more information on service-learning SLOs. They are aligned with NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) career readiness competencies and Missouri State's general education goals.

Critical thinking

SLOs:

  1. identify problems/issues
  2. understand the root cause of the problem/issue
  3. generate alternative solutions

NACE Competencies;

✓ Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

✓ Leadership

Gen ed goals:

1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15

Communication

SLOs:

  1. demonstrate the effective use of oral, written and listening communication skills

NACE Competencies:

✓ Oral/Written Communications

✓ Digital Technology

✓ Leadership

Gen ed goals:

3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 15

Civic responsibility

SLOs:

  1. understand the importance of contributing to their community.
  2. be concerned about local community issues and problems.
  3. identify ways in which they could improve their neighborhoods in the future.
  4. believe they can have a positive impact on local social problems.

NACE Competencies

✓Career & Self-Development

✓Equity & Inclusion

Gen ed goals

8, 9, 13, 14

Public affairs

SLOs:

  1. recognize the importance of contributing knowledge and experiences to your community
  2. recognize the importance of scientific principles in the generation of sound public policy
  3. recognize and respect multiple perspectives and cultures
  4. articulate your value systems, act ethically within the context of a democratic society, and demonstrate engaged and principled leadership

NACE Competencies:

✓ Leadership

✓ Professionalism/Work Ethic

✓ Global/Intercultural Fluency

Gen ed goals:

1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15

Sustainability

SLOs:

  1. understand how your work is connected to sustainable efforts (socially, economically and environmentally)

NACE Competencies:

✓ Global/Intercultural Fluency

✓ Leadership

✓ Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Gen ed goals:

1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15

Academic development & educational success

SLOs:

  1. identify they learn better when courses include service-learning experiences.
  2. understand the connection between their academic learning at this university and real-life experiences.
  3. be committed to finishing their educational goals (either completing a degree or taking all of the classes that they had planned on taking when they first enrolled at this university)

NACE Competencies:

✓ Career & Self-Development

✓ Leadership

Gen ed goals

11, 15