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ERIC Number: EJ1192082
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-2379-7762
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Use of Student Learning Outcomes in Postsecondary Disability Offices
Ashmore, Jean L.; Knettler-Smith, Ann S.; Scott, Sally S.
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v31 n2p 109-119 2018
The expectation for defined student learning and development outcomes has become established in all elements of higher education and is reinforced by external agencies. Within the realm of student services, many different departments link their programs to these outcomes. Student learning and development outcomes, or more simply student learning outcomes (SLOs), are constructs integral to education put forth by a number of professional associations and academics. The SLOs from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) have been available for many years yet their adoption as part of program review and assessment has varied across institutional co-curricular units. Very little information is available about how disability resource and service (DRS) departments develop and use SLOs. This study reports data from a 2016 survey of Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) members about knowledge and use of SLOs in DRS offices. Data reported suggest limited use of SLOs in DRS when compared to other campus departments. Responses reflected divergent development, understanding, and use of SLOs. Implications for training and resource development for DRS professionals are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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