Missouri State University-West Plains - General Education Outcome Audit Form - Summary Report
Course Title / Discipline Code / Number: All Courses Reported Date 05/17/2006
Person(s) completing this Summary: Jay Dee Martin
Legend: "D" indicates the Learning Outcome is assessed in a course; "R" indicates the Learning Outcome is reinforced in a course.
Communication	# D	# R	D + R
1. analyze and evaluate their own and others’ speaking and writing.	13	12	25
2. conceive of writing as a recursive process that involves many strategies, including generating material, evaluating sources when used, drafting, revising, and editing.	8	12	20
3. make formal written and oral presentations employing correct diction, syntax, usage, grammar and mechanics.	27	13	40
4. focus on a purpose (e.g., explaining, problem solving, argument) and vary approaches to writing and speaking based on that purpose.	10	20	30
5. respond to the needs of different venues and audiences and choose works for appropriateness and effect.	3	23	26
6. communicate effectively in groups by listening, reflecting, and responding appropriately and in context.	9	28	37
7. use mathematical and statistical models, standard quantitative symbols, and various graphical tactics to present information with clarity, accuracy, and precision.	10	14	24

Higher-Order Thinking	# D	# R	D + R
1. recognize the problematic elements of presentations of information and argument and to formulate diagnostic questions for resolving issues and solving problems.	3	22	25
2. use linguistic, mathematical or other symbolic approaches to describe problems, identify alternative solutions, and make reasoned choices among those solutions.	19	9	28
3. analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources and apply the results to resolving complex situations, and problems.	26	16	42
4. defend conclusions using relevant evidence and reasoned argument.	13	15	28
5. reflect on and evaluate their critical-thinking processes.	12	16	28

Managing Information	# D	# R	D + R
1. access and/or generate information from a variety of sources, including the most contemporary technological information efficiently.	17	23	40
2. evaluate information for its currency, usefulness, truthfulness, and accuracy.	14	24	38
3. organize, store, and retrieve information efficiently.	10	28	38
4. reorganize information for an intended purpose, such as research projects.	14	27	41
5. present information clearly and concisely, using traditional and contemporary technologies	12	30	42

Valuing	# D	# R	D + R
1. compare and contrast historical and cultural ethical perspectives and belief systems.	10	22	32
2. utilize cultural, behavioral, and historical knowledge to clarify and articulate a personal value system.	3	26	29
3. recognize the ramification of one’s value decisions on self and others.	8	32	40
4. recognize conflicts within and between value systems and recognize and analyze ethical issues as they arise in a variety of contexts.	12	24	36
5. consider multiple perspectives, recognize biases, deal with ambiguity, and take a reasonable position.	10	33	43

Global Awareness	# D	# R	D + R
1. Demonstrate an understanding of their role as a citizen of the world and the responsibilities they share in the common global future.	6	26	32
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the connections between cultures through comparison of economic systems, political systems, cultural heritage, religion or ethnic backgrounds.	12	14	26
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical legacies that have created the dynamics and persistent tensions of the world.	4	13	17
4. Identify and analyze specific global issues, illustrating the social, economic, political, religious, public health or environmental differences that may affect their resolution.	13	18	31
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the origins of international problems and the changing role of the United States in the world.	7	9	16
6. Demonstrate an ability to examine problems and issues in contemporary as well as historical settings, including both Western and non-Western contexts.	7	22	29

Knowledge Areas
Social & Behavioral Sciences	# D	# R	D + R
1. explain social institutions, structures, and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.	8	11	19
2. develop and communicate hypothetical explanations for individual human behavior within the large-scale historical and social context.	11	15	26
3. draw on history and the social sciences to evaluate contemporary problems.	12	21	33
4. describe and analytically compare social, cultural, and historical settings and processes other than one’s own.	5	19	24
5. articulate the interconnectedness of people and places around the globe.	9	16	25
6. describe and explain the constitutions of the United States and Missouri.	3	2	5

Humanities & Fine Arts	# D	# R	D + R
1. describe the scope and variety of works in the humanities and fine arts (e.g., fine and performing arts, literature, and speculative thought).	5	7	12
2. explain the historical, cultural, and social contexts of the humanities and fine arts.	5	7	12
3. identify the aesthetic standards used to make critical judgments in various artistic fields.	1	8	9
4. develop a plausible understanding of the differences and relationships between formal and popular culture.	1	6	7
5. articulate a response based upon aesthetic standards to observance of works in the humanities and fine arts.	3	4	7

Mathematics	# D	# R	D + R
1.describe contributions to society from the discipline of mathematics.	3	8	11
2. recognize and use connections within mathematics and between mathematics and other disciplines.	1	16	17
3. read, interpret, analyze, and synthesize quantitative data (e.g., graphs, tables, statistics, and survey data) to make reasoned estimates.	17	10	27
4. formulate and use generalizations based upon pattern recognition.	3	10	13
5. apply and use mathematical models (e.g., algebraic, geometric, statistical) to solve problems.	13	12	25

Life & Physical Sciences	# D	# R	D + R
1. explain how to use the scientific method and how to develop and test hypotheses in order to draw defensible conclusions.	5	12	17
2. evaluate scientific evidence and argument.	3	17	20
3. describe the basic principles of the physical universe.	4	8	12
4. describe concepts of the nature, organization, and evolution of living systems.	2	13	15
5. explain how human choices affect the earth and living systems.	13	10	23