Capitol College believes that assessment and evaluation play a critical role in identifying areas for improvement. This process also allows our constituents - faculty, students, alumni, employers and advisory boards - to give feedback, which moves the college forward.

With input from the Faculty Senate, the Middle States Association steering committee and industry representatives, the college has identified the following core student learning goals:

• Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to speak, listen and write effectively.
• Graduates must demonstrate the ability to recognize when information is needed and be able to locate, evaluate and use this information.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to think critically.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate that they are a productive member of a team.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of ethical principles.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of how their actions impact immediate and external environments.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of different cultures and values.
• Graduates must demonstrate proficiency in their degree program.

The following are tools for reviewing and assessing student learning outcomes:

• Course evaluations
• Graduating student surveys
• Two and five year alumni surveys
• Focus groups including the Alumni Advisory Board and industrial advisory boards (by academic program), alumni focus groups, and employer focus groups.
• Course specific measures, such as quizzes, presentations and exams.