General Education Assessment

We recognize the significance of helping students develop 21st century abilities and dispositions they need to be successful and that employers demand. So, to best meet the needs of our students and community, PVCC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are General Education Assessment Learning Outcomes (GEA). PVCC has made a significant and judicious investment in the college’s GEA and the outcomes, corresponding rubrics, and supporting materials represent in-depth research, college wide collaboration, professional development, and organizational learning spanning over nearly 20 years. There are nine GEA learning areas including: Civic Engagement, Critical Reading, Diversity & Global Awareness, Information Literacy, Personal Development and Wellness, Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Technology, and Written Communication. Each of these nine areas consist of learning outcomes and analytic rubrics for measuring each. The outcomes reflect the unique culture of PVCC, such as the college’s mission to educate the whole student, and its goals for positive social change. Since critical thinking is PVCC’s core learning outcome, all of the rubrics are infused with critical thinking Intellectual Standards and posters with the standards are on display across the college campus.

You can download the complete GEA Rubric Packet

Faculty and Staff: Go to the Related Link GEA Online Assessment Tool to access assessment forms, enter general education data, and view results and sample assessments.  Sign in using your MEID and password