Student Learning Outcomes

The program to assess student learning is an integral part of the university’s commitment to excellent teaching and effective learning. Information is systematically collected and examined both to document and improve student learning in our undergraduate core curriculum and undergraduate and graduate academic programs.

The assessment program itself is routinely updated, 
and the information gained from the assessment process becomes part of on-going curricular and co-curricular development.

Core Curriculum

The faculty of the University of St. Thomas has created an expansive Core Curriculum and an extensive set of majors and minors to provide students with an excellent undergraduate education rooted in the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition and prepare them to address the challenges of the 21st century.

School and College Learning Outcomes

Faculty and staff at the University of St. Thomas developed the student learning outcomes for the curricular and co-curricular programs.

These outcomes align with the mission of the university.

Co-Curricular Programs

  • Libraries
  • Student Affairs
  • Study Abroad
  • Information Literacy Learning Outcomes

    Mission: The library provides dynamic services and resources that enrich scholarship and intellectual development.

    Student Affairs Student Learning Outcomes

    Mission: In support of the broader mission of the University of St. Thomas, the Division of Student Affairs creates holistic educational environments that prepare students to live, learn, and contribute to our intercultural society.

    Study Abroad Goals

    1. Students achieve academic growth through characteristics foundational to the study abroad experience.
    2. Students experience personal growth as a result of their study abroad program.
    3. Students begin to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate cultural differences as a result of their study abroad program.

    Libraries

    Information Literacy Learning Outcomes

    Mission: The library provides dynamic services and resources that enrich scholarship and intellectual development.

    Student Affairs

    Student Affairs Student Learning Outcomes

    Mission: In support of the broader mission of the University of St. Thomas, the Division of Student Affairs creates holistic educational environments that prepare students to live, learn, and contribute to our intercultural society.

    Study Abroad

    Study Abroad Goals

    1. Students achieve academic growth through characteristics foundational to the study abroad experience.
    2. Students experience personal growth as a result of their study abroad program.
    3. Students begin to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate cultural differences as a result of their study abroad program.