c-LEARN, which focuses on course-level learning outcomes, has been developing appropriate assessment policies and procedures, and is acting as a mentoring body aiding faculty, departments and programs in developing and implementing their own learning outcomes assessment programs. In the 2004-2005 academic year, this group developed an Assessment Handbook for SRJC faculty, and initiated a Learning Assessment Plan (LAP) process whereby all academic departments were asked to identify a course to be assessed in the 2005-2006 academic year.

c-LEARN has embraced two major functions:

1) Produce policy and procedures for future course and program assessment projects to ensure that all time, energy and resources that are invested bear the fruit of good assessment practice and effective instructional improvements that will enhance student success consistent with SRJC’s mission. Members of this committee envision that most Project LEARN guidelines will be disseminated electronically through SRJC’s Web site, and that sufficient print material will be made available as well.

2) Mentor and monitor course and program assessment projects from their inception to the final assessment of instructional improvements.