Learning Outcome 1: Overnight Orientation
As a result of participating in Overnight Orientation, new students will establish a sense of belonging at the University.
Assessment Measures
Event and post event evaluations
Assessment Data Collection Plan
Immediately following Overnight Orientation; fall semester check-in email; spring semester mixer
Analysis of Results
The results will be analyzed by comparing data collected from the immediate post evaluation and the follow up evaluation which goes out the following semester.
Use of Results
Results will be shared internally to further develop and improve Overnight Orientation.
Results will be used to isolate practices and components that need improvement.
Highlights will be shared with the Student Life Assessment Council.
Student Life Domain: Community Engagement
Institutional Strategic Priority: Welcoming and Inclusive Campus
Institutional Learning Outcome: Place and Community: Urban and Global Mission
Learning Outcome 2: Overnight Orientation
As a result of participating in Overnight Orientation, students will be better prepared to begin their initial semester at Cal State LA.
Assessment Measures
Event and post event evaluations
Assessment Data Collection Plan
Immediately following Overnight Orientation; fall semester check-in email; spring semester mixer
Analysis of Results
The results will be analyzed by comparing data collected from the immediate post evaluation and the follow up evaluation which goes out the following semester.
Use of Results
Results will be shared internally to further develop and improve first-year and transitional programs
Results will be used to isolate practices and components that need improvement
Results will be shared with the Student Life Assessment Council.
Student Life Domain: Community Engagement and Personal, Social, and Professional Identity
Institutional Strategic Priority: Student Success
Institutional Learning Outcome: Knowledge: Mastery of Content and Processes of Inquiry
Learning Outcome 3: RISE Peer Mentoring Program
As a result of participating in the RISE Peer Mentoring Program, first-year students will be retained through their first year.
Assessment Measures
Retention report for specialized population
Assessment Data Collection Plan
RISE Peer Mentoring Program
Existing Data
University retention reports
Analysis of Results
The results will be analyzed by reviewing PeopleSoft-generated reports and comparing them to existing University retention data.
Results will be disaggregated as follows:
RISE Peer Mentors (continuing students)
RISE Mentees (first-time freshmen)
RISE Mentees (first-year transfers)
Use of Results
Results will be shared internally to further develop and improve parent programs. Results will be used to isolate practices and components that need improvement. Results will be shared with the Student Life Assessment Council.
Student Life Domain: Community Engagement
Institutional Strategic Priority: Student Success
Institutional Learning Outcome: Knowledge: Mastery of Content and Processes of Inquiry