Divisional Learning Outcomes

The Student Affairs student-learning domains and associated student-learning outcomes help guide the work of our division including our practice, programming, research and assessment efforts. We  chose the CAS Learning and Development Outcome domains as these align with the learning outcome efforts of each of our departments and support the University's Essential Learning Outcomes.


 CAS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT DOMAINS aligned with
Student Affairs Learning Outcomes / Essential Learning Outcomes

At Stockton University, students will acquire, integrate and apply knowledge that supports their academic and personal growth. 

This aligns with Stockton's Essential Learning Outcomes:

  • Information Literacy and Research Skills
  • Program Competence
  • Creativity and Innovation

At Stockton University, students will acquire and demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills that support their ability to effectively address and solve problems.

This aligns with Stockton's Essential Learning Outcomes:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Reasoning

At Stockton University, students will develop an integrated sense of personal identity, values and a positive sense of self.

This aligns with Stockton's Essential Learning Outcomes:

  • Adapting to Change
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Reasoning

At Stockton University, students will develop healthy and respectful relationships with others.

This aligns with Stockton's Essential Learning Outcomes:

  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

At Stockton University, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences and recognize their role in promoting social justice in society.

This aligns with Stockton's Essential Learning Outcomes:

  • Global Awareness

At Stockton University, students will acquire and demonstrate practical skills that will enable them to live a productive and healthy life.

This aligns with Stockton's Essential Learning Outcomes:

  • ALL

 Student Affairs Departmental Learning Outcomes

Each Student Affairs department has identified its own unique student-learning outcomes associated with the services and programs offered by their area. The identified department-level learning outcomes support the divisional-level learning outcomes.

Cognitive Complexity. Students who interact with the Office of Care and Community Standards and receive specific sanctions will learn the impact of their decisions and actions, the decision making process, and skills to improve future decision making.

Intrapersonal Development. Students who interact with the Office of Care and Community Standards and use the Mediation and Problem Solving program learn to successfully resolve conflicts, explore common ground, and feel ownership over creating a resolution. Students who interact with the Office of Care and Community Standards and are trained members of the Mediation and Problem Solving program are able to demonstrate mastery of conflict resolution, effective communication, and collaboration skills.

Practical Competence. Students who interact with the Office of Care and Community Standards and are trained members of the Mediation and Problem Solving program are able to demonstrate conflict resolution, effective communication, and collaboration skills.

Persistence and Academic Achievement. Students who interact with the Office of Care and Community Standards for assistance through Case Management learn to identify campus resources and services and develop skills that assist with problem solving.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application. Students who engage with Career Education & Development will be able to acquire and construct knowledge about career, education, and employment planning.

Cognitive Complexity. Students who engage with Career Education & Development will be able to use reflective, creative, and critical thinking skills to explore innovative ideas and alternative perspectives to inform academic and career decisions.

Intrapersonal Development. Students who engage with Career Education & Development will be able to develop self-understanding and articulate experiences, interests, skills, and values. 

Interpersonal Development. Students who engage with Career Education & Development will be able to recognize, build, and cultivate meaningful relationships with social network systems. 

Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement. Students who engage with Career Education & Development will be able to make informed career decisions while honoring their cultural background and appreciating differences as it informs navigating their educational experience and transition into the world of work.

Practical Competence. Students who engage in Career Education & Development will be able to expand, integrate, and apply knowledge to career, education, and employment opportunities.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application. Demonstrate knowledge of college support systems and how to access them. 

Cognitive Complexity. Assess their performance each semester.

Intrapersonal Development. Understand that they are accountable and responsible for their success.

Interpersonal Development. Develop the ability to understand and respect other cultures and contribute to our diverse community. 

Persistence and Academic Achievement. Demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and assess transition, graduation and career plans. 

All Students employed and trained with Event Services and Campus Center Operations will: 

Interpersonal Development. 
Consistently and effectively communicate, interact with and deliver exceptional customer service as they interact with a diverse customer base.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application. Effectively utilize technology applications as an information resource and to deliver services.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application; Intrapersonal Development.  
Develop transferrable personal life skills that promote healthy choices, career readiness, and meaningful engagement as a result of participation in training, in-service and teambuilding activities.

 

Additional position specific learning outcomes:

Students employed and trained as Operations Assistant with Event Services and Campus Center Operations will also: 

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application.
Perform regular and thorough building audits and promptly report issues in order to maintain a clean, safe and functional facility.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of responding and reporting incidents, injuries, and emergencies occurring within the Campus Center facility.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application. Interpret event confirmations and accurately fulfill setup or support requests in a timely manner.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application.
Understand and consistently execute Game Room management responsibilities including open/close processes and rental procedures.

Students employed and trained as Student Event Schedulers with Event Services and Campus Center Operations will also: 

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application.
Utilize established protocols to produce event-related reservations, diagrams, and work-orders in order to effectively communicate needs to service providers, venue managers, and clients.

Interpersonal Development. 
Effectively deliver a coherent educational campaign consisting of trainings, workshops, peer- to- peer tutorials and shadowing for new student schedulers, HTMS students and/or student clubs and organizations.

Students employed and trained as Academic Interns with Event Services and Campus Center Operations will also:

Interpersonal Development. 
Deliver academic Capstone information to HTMS faculty and HTMS Internship Coordinator in an organized and logical manner using supportive documentation and visual aids.

Intrapersonal Development. 
Appropriately connect experiences in their profession and translate knowledge of business and management into practice.

Intrapersonal Development; Interpersonal Development; Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement.
Lead through example demonstrating effective communication skills, ethical decision-making, and behaviors promotes an inclusive environment.

Practical Competence; Cognitive Complexity.
Provide at least two examples in job search materials that connect and articulate the internship experience with the achievement of transferrable skills.

Students employed and trained as a Marketing Technician will also: 

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application.
Effectively utilize technology applications to generate web-based content and digital announcements.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application.
Effectively utilize, edit, and convert various image and video file types/formats when designing and scheduling announcements. 

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application. Cognitive Complexity.
Understand and appropriately apply University procedures and branding guidelines when creating, editing and/or reviewing announcements.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application; Practical Competence; Cognitive Complexity.
Utilize technology to produce three creative visual representations of graphic design work for the development of a portfolio.


Students employed and trained as Graduate Coordinators will also: 

Interpersonal Competence; Humanitarianism & Civic Engagement.
Coordinate meaningful, engaging, and inclusive team bonding and community service opportunities for our student staff.

Practical Competence; Cognitive Complexity, Interpersonal Development.
Produce and deliver one presentation to student staff per year for the development of a portfolio. 

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application.
Demonstrate knowledge of all Get Centered programs and consistently and successfully market and implement programs.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application. Students who attend programs and utilize the services of the office will be able to develop and demonstrate skills that enable military-affiliated students to apply their knowledge gained from coursework to real world situations.

Cognitive Complexity. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that encourage effective reasoning and analysis of complex situations.

Intrapersonal Development. Demonstrate a sense of self and personal responsibility for actions, behavior and future goals. Develop practical skills that focus on community building, goal setting, and relationship building that promotes better transition to college and community life.

Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement. Demonstrate a commitment to connecting and promoting an environment of fairness and equality in and outside their specific communities.

Practical Competence. Develop practical skills that help promote better organization, self-motivation and utilization of resources that enables them to become productive members of society. 

Social Justice/La Mesa, Cultural OASIS

  • Intrapersonal development (Identity Exploration). Students will be able to define how personal identities have shaped lived experiences within residential life and the institution at large.
  • Interpersonal competence (Cultural Immersion). Students will be able to acknowledge and celebrate diversity and cultural difference and interconnectedness. Programmatic
  • Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement (Student Advocacy). Students will be able to center the needs of students of color in the residential experience and take personal action towards creating an inclusive community
  • Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence, Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement (Leadership Development). Students will be able to build personal and professional skillsets and knowledge in order to compete effectively in a global market

Wellness

  • Cognitive Complexity (G (goals). Students will be able to assess their habits and resources available to maintain their physical health.
  • Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence (R (resiliency)). Students will be able to develop a sense of resiliency when faced with conflict.
  • Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence (O (ownership)). Students will be able to embrace ownership over their actions, identities, and emotions.
  • Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, & application, Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence (W (wellness). Students will be able to employ proactive steps to combat stress and care for their mental health.

Bystander Intervention

  • Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence. Students will learn to hold self and others accountable to community standards as outlined in the student handbook and the guide to residential life to contribute to a safe campus culture.
  • Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, & application. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the campus resources available to them by reaching out should they need assistance.
  • Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, & application. Students will demonstrate an understanding of concepts and key terms related to Bystander Intervention.

Engagement

  • Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, & application, Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence. Students will demonstrate interpersonal skills as a means to engage with and learn from peers of diverse backgrounds.
  • Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, & application, Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence. Students will experience programs geared toward engagement for three levels of community, (peer, institutional, regional) thereby learning the value of connectedness.
  • Humanitarianism & Civic Engagement, Intrapersonal Development, Interpersonal Competence. By offering programs intentionally organized for a diverse audience, students will have the opportunity to practice cultural competence.

Students who engage in the programs and/or services provided by the Office of Student Development will be able to:

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration, and Application and Cognitive Complexity. Understand and utilize critical thinking in problem solving situations.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration, and Application and Cognitive Complexity. Synthesize complex information from a variety of sources including personal experiences and observations to render a decision.

Intrapersonal development. Clarify and articulate personal values and act in congruence with personal values.

Intrapersonal development. Demonstrate a willingness to scrutinize personal beliefs and values and be able to explain how they influence their decision making.

Interpersonal competence. Illustrate enhanced self-esteem showing self-respect and respect for others.

Practical competence. Initiates actions toward the achievement of goals.

Intrapersonal development. Demonstrate assertive behavior and function without need for constant reassurance from others.

Intrapersonal development. Practice realistic self-appraisal.

Intrapersonal development. Articulate personal skills and abilities.

Intrapersonal development. Make decisions and act in congruence with personal values.

Interpersonal competence. Exhibit effective listening skills.

Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement and Interpersonal competence. Understand the relevant governance structure and systems and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the office.

Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement. Articulate the advantages and challenges of a diverse society.

Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application. Students will identify academic, personal, and career related resources.

Cognitive Complexity. Students will identify practices for solving expected academic and social challenges.

Intrapersonal Development. Students will identify their interests, and values to influence social, academic, and career decisions.

Interpersonal Competence. Students will identify the characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships to effectively interact with students, staff, and faculty.

Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement. Students will engage with students, staff, and faculty of culturally diverse backgrounds to identify the strengths and values of culturally diverse communities and identify their role in promoting social justice.

Practical Competence. Students will work with students and staff to identify and demonstrate practices for navigating college, achieving goals, and living a healthy life.

Students who utilize the services in the Wellness Center will be able to:

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration and Application. Demonstrate an awareness of current internship and employment preparation programs for LAP students through an in-house training and development program.

Intrapersonal Development. Understand the various communicable diseases, including (but not limited to) tuberculosis, meningococcal disease, measles, influenza, hepatitis through vaccination and education.

Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement. Partner with internal and external populations to disseminate information and promote Stockton as a diverse and inclusive campus, and engage diverse individuals, groups, communities and organizations to enrich the educational environment and experience of students and other constituents. 

Students who utilize the Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Center’s advocacy services and programs will be able to:

Knowledge Acquisition. Recognize the individual and systemic causes of power-based personal violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and bullying.

Humanitarianism & Civic Engagement. Identify strategies to affect change and reduce power-based personal violence on campus and in their community. 

Practical Competence. Identify barriers to equity and inclusiveness and develop practical skills to achieve academic, personal and professional goals.