Title: ASSESSMENT RECORD
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ASSESSMENT REPORT 
FOR

	General Education						     Associate					
      (Instructional Degree Program)				                  (Degree Level)

	Jan 08 – Sept 08							Sept 10, 2008	
         (Assessment Period Covered)					    (Date Submitted)

Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:  Historically diverse, uniquely Micronesian, and globally connected, the College of Micronesia-FSM is a continuously improving and student centered institute of higher education. The college is committed to assisting in the development of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical education opportunities for student learning.

College/University Goal(s) Supported: To offer courses for general academic and vocational growth, personal enrichment, and cultural development which will encourage students to formulate goals and develop values for the enrichment of their lives.

Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1.  NATURAL SCIENCES
* Define and explain the concepts, principles, and theories of a field of science.
* Perform experiments that gather scientific information and to utilize, interpret, and explain
   the results of experiments and field work in a field of science.

2.  ENGLISH
	* Demonstrate the various elements of the writing process, including collecting information and 
	   formulating ideas, determining relationships, arranging sentences and paragraphs, establishing 
	   transitions, and revising what has been written.
	* Read accurately and critically by asking pertinent questions about a text, by asking assumptions and 
	   implications, and by evaluating ideas.
	* Use the conventions of standard written English to write an organized, coherent, and effective essay.

3.  MATHEMATICS
	* Define mathematical concepts, calculate quantities, estimate solutions, solve problems, represent and 
	   interpret mathematical information graphically, and communicate mathematical thoughts and ideas.

4.  SOCIAL SCIENCES
	*Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of Micronesian history from prehistory to present.

5.  HUMANITIES
	*Demonstrate ability for independent thought and expression in at least one of the following five areas:
	  the arts, ethical thought and moral values, historical analysis, language, or literature.

6.  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
	* Demonstrate basic knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems.
	* Demonstrate basic skills in using computer applications software programs to analyze, organize and 
	   communicate information.

7.  INFORMATION LITERACY
	* Determine the nature and extent of the information needed and access the information effectively and 
	   efficiently.
	* Evaluate information and its sources critically and use the information effectively individually or as a 
	   member of a group to accomplish a specific purpose.

8. EXERCISE SPORTS SCIENCE
	* Participate in regular physical activity for at least one semester.
	* Describe the value of physical activity to a healthful lifestyle.

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