New Mexico Junior College

Welcome to NMJC's Assessment of Student Learning information page

 

 NMJC's approach to assessment of student learning is based on its mission -Success through Learning.

Assessment of student learning delivers evidence of value in courses, programs of study and degrees earned. It also helps identify opportunities for improvement. We use assessment to track progression of learning from specific areas of study through broad, widely applicable learning goals. "Success through learning" is measured in how well students communicate, critically think and problem solve, and interact within their communities as they pursue education and career goals with NMJC and beyond.

Institutional Level Student Learning Outcomes

New Mexico Junior College’s institutional student learning outcomes represent the knowledge and abilities developed by students attending New Mexico Junior College.  Upon completion students should achieve the following learning outcomes along with specific curriculum outcomes for respective areas of study:

Communication

• Comprehend information to summarize, analyze, evaluate, and apply to a specific situation.
• Communicate in an accurate, correct, and understandable manner.

 

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Define a problem and arrive at a logical solution.
• Use appropriate technology and information systems to collect, analyze, and organize information.
• Apply critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving to data.

 

Self and Community

• Analyze and reflect on the ethical dimensions of legal, social, and / or scientific issues.
• Communicate an awareness of a variety of perspectives of ethical issues.
• Interact with individuals and within groups with integrity and awareness of others’ opinions, feelings and values.

 

General Information:

• For specific Department or Program reports please contact the Assessment Coordinator.
• Assessment Coordinator, Charlotte Schmitz, cschmitz@nmjc.edu or 575-492-2817
• Assessment of Student Learning Quick Reference Guide
• Assessment of Student Learning Guide - Spring 2022
• Additional faculty resources available in Canvas
  

 

 Reports:

For specific Department or Program reports please contact the Assessment Coordinator.

• Institutional Assessment Summary 2014 through 2018
• Annual Report of Student Learning - Fall 2011 through Spring 2012
• Annual Report of Student Learning - Fall 2010 through Spring 2011
• Annual Report of Student Learning - Fall 2009 through Spring 2010
• Annual Report of Student Learning - Fall 2008 through Spring 2009

 

Beginning 2018 NMHED updated the state's general education model and allowed general education assessment to be embedded in internal reporting at the department level. From 2008 through 2017 NMHED required all New Mexico institutions of higher education to submit annual reports on general education covering five key areas. Here are all reports submitted to NMHED.

• General Education Data Summary for 2019-2020
• General Education Data Summary for 2018-2019
• General Education Assessment Report for 2017
• General Education Assessment Report for 2016
• General Education Assessment Report for 2015
• General Education Assessment Report for 2014
• General Education Assessment Report for 2013
• General Education Assessment Report for 2012 
• General Education Assessment Report for 2011
• General Education Assessment Report for 2010
• General Education Assessment Report for 2009
• General Education Assessment Report for 2008

 

The Higher Learning Commission

NMJC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org) based in Chicago, Illinois. Assessment of student learning is part of the accreditation process outlined by the Commission. In support of this requirement, the Commission has published two specific documents outlining Commission policies on assessment:

Higher Learning Commission Statement on Assessment 2003

Higher Learning Commission Statement on Student Learning 2007

NMJC submitted the following report to the Higher Learning Commission in January 2009:

• NMJC Assessment Progress Report January 2009