Student Affairs Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Our work in Student Affairs is guided by five learning themes which support the mission, values, and general education outcomes of Emporia State University.pdf. Within each theme are broad outcomes, which define and focus the themes. Student Affairs departments whose missions have a student learning and development component should use these themes and outcomes to guide the development and assessment of departmental and/or programmatic learning objectives.

In turn, departments should be able to connect their programs and learning experiences to at least one of the 24 broad outcomes outlined below.

Practical Competence

Pursuing goals
Effective communication
Technological competence
Career development
Health and wellness

Cognitive Complexity

Critical thinking
Reflective thinking
Effective reasoning
Creativity

Civic & Social Responsibility

Appreciation of cultural and human differences
Global perspective
Civic responsibility
Social responsibility

Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Competence

Healthy personal relationships
Controversy with civility
Adaptability
Leadership and teamwork
Self-awareness, self-respect, and purpose
Identity development
Living a personal code of values and ethics

Persistence & Academic Achievement

Navigating the academic environment
Commitment to Emporia State University
Commitment to academic and career goals
Engagement in the campus community