Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) - Instruction

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) occur at three levels.

CSLOs (Course Student Learning Outcomes) - describe the knowledge and skills students develop by the end of a course
PSLOs (Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes) - describe the knowledge and skills students develop by the end of a degree or certification program
ISLOs (Institutional Student Learning Outcomes) - describe knowledge, skill, abilities, and attitudes that students develop from all aspects of their college experience including courses, programs, departments, and services (this page)

Institutional-level Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) are very broad in scope. In general, through the achievement of PSLOs, students demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in the discipline, as well as disciplinary achievement of some of PCC’s ISLOs (as appropriate to the disciplinary focus), through depth of study within the chosen academic field.

ISLO Category	Outcome
Communication	Students effectively communicate through writing, speaking, presenting, and/or artistic rendering/expression.
Quantitative Reasoning	Students effectively analyze and apply quantitative and scientific concepts.
Research & Information Literacy	Students effectively use technical and research skills to evaluate and use information.
Critical Thinking	Students will effectively use critical thinking skills to reach well-supported and logical conclusions, as well as assess the arguments of others and the credibility of the sources.
Civic Responsibility & Cultural Awareness in a Diverse Society	Students will develop the cross-cultural knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to be an active and informed community member.
Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion	Students will evaluate and challenge systems of oppression in order to develop strategies to become change agents to foster liberation.
Occupational & Professional Readiness	Students will engage in self-discovery, course material, career enrichment, experiential learning, and/or informed decision making to develop workforce and career readiness.