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PCC CORE OUTCOMES
CURRENT
Communication
Graduates of Portland Community College
should be able to communicate effectively by
determining the purpose of communication;
analyzing audience and context to use
appropriate language and modality; and by
responding to feedback to achieve clarity,
coherence and effectiveness.
Community and Environmental
Responsibility
Graduates of Portland Community College
should be able to apply scientific, cultural,
and political perspectives in understanding
the natural and social world and in
addressing the consequences of human
activity both globally and locally by
demonstrating an understanding of social
change and social action
PROPOSED
Ruth Stiehl version
PROPOSED
Modified from RS version
The faculty of Portland Community College
has defined six core learning outcomes for
all students working toward a degree in the
PCC system. Students are expected to
provide evidence of each of these outcomes
within their specific program of study.
The faculty of Portland Community College
has defined six core learning outcomes for
all students working toward a degree in the
PCC system. Students are expected to
provide evidence of each of these outcomes
within their specific course of study
Communication
Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal and written language with clarity,
coherence and purpose in the context of the
workplace, community and academic
pursuits.
Communication
Environmental and Community
Responsibility
Apply scientific, cultural and political
perspectives to natural and social systems
with specific concern for the consequences
of local and global human activity.
Community and Environmental
Responsibility
Communicate effectively by determining of
purpose, audience and context of
communication, and respond to feedback to
improve clarity, coherence and effectiveness
in the context of the workplace, community
and academic pursuits.
Apply scientific, cultural and political
perspectives to natural and social systems
and use an understanding of social change
and social action to address the
consequences of local and global human
activity.
ORIGINAL
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Graduates of Portland Community College
should be able to think critically and
creatively solve problems by understanding
and using various methods of reasoning and
evaluating information.
Cultural Awareness
Graduates of Portland Community College
should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the varieties of human
cultures, perspectives and forms of
expressions as well as their own culture’s
complexities
Professional Competence
Graduates of Portland Community College
should demonstrate mastery in a discipline
or profession at a level appropriate to
program and transfer requirements through
the applications of concepts, skills,
processes and technology in the
performance of authentic tasks that enhance
community involvement and employability
Self-Reflection
Graduates of Portland Community College
should be self-appraising in applying the
knowledge and skills they have learned,
examining and evaluating personal beliefs,
and comparing them with the beliefs of
others
RS Version
PROPOSED
Critical/Creative Thinking and ProblemSolving
Identify problems, investigate and use
appropriate methods of reasoning, and
develop creative and practical solutions to
personal, professional and community
issues.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Cultural Awareness
Transcend overgeneralizations &
stereotyping to constructively address issues
that arise out of cultural differences in the
workplace, community and institutions of
western society.
Cultural Awareness
Professional Competence
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and
dispositions necessary to enter and succeed
in a defined profession or advanced
academic program.
Professional Competence
Self-Reflection
Examine, assess and reflect on one’s own
academic skill, professional competence and
personal beliefs as they impact self and
others.
Self-Reflection
Identify problems, investigate and use
appropriate methods of reasoning, to
evaluate information and develop creative
and practical solutions to personal,
profession and community issues
Use understanding of the varieties of human
culture, perspectives and forms of
expression to constructively address issues
that arise out of cultural differences in the
workplace and community
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and
dispositions necessary to enter and succeed
in a defined profession or advanced
academic program
Examine, assess and reflect on one’s own
academic skill, professional competence and
personal beliefs as they impact self and
others.