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Assessment of student learning is critical to the continuous improvement of academic quality. The University Student Learning Goals (USLGs) were used for both general education and degree program assessment beginning in 2013. In 2025, the Essential Ed program and its associated learning outcomes (aka Essential Abilities) will replace the previous general education program and use of the USLGs noted in this Canvas course. This USLG information will remain accessible to faculty as a help resource during the transition.

History of USLGs

In 2011 Michigan Tech established eight Undergraduate Student Learning Goals (referred to as Goals in this Canvas course) that all Michigan Tech undergraduates should achieve by the time they graduate. All students graduating from Michigan Tech were expected to achieve proficiency in these competencies.

To help faculty understand the goals and integrate learning opportunities in their programs and courses, Goal Committees were appointed by the Provost with Senate representation. Goal committees developed Michigan Tech rubrics for assessment based on LEAP VALUE rubrics, assisted degree programs in helping students achieve the goals, provided workshops, managed Canvas pages (linked above) with goal information and resources, and provided oversight for assessment of the goals.

Please contact assessment@mtu.edu if you have any questions. Thank you!

Canvas Site Contents

This Canvas site contains resources provided by the USLG Goal Committees from 2011 through Fall 2023.

Assignment and Rubric Examples

Goal #1: Disciplinary Knowledge
Goal #2: Knowledge of Physical & Natural World
Goal #3: Global Literacy (2015-17)
Goal #4: Critical and Creative Thinking (2017-19)
Goal #5: Communication (2013-14)
Goal #6: Information Literacy (2014-15)
Goal #7: Technology (Specific to Discipline)
Goal #8: Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (2019-21)

Planning and Implementation Resources

Using a Goal Rubric (Communication Committee)
Course Design Strategies and Tips (Communication Committee)

Other Resources

Refer to the University Website at www.mtu.edu/assessment for additional information: