. Synthesizes the complexities of cultural contexts Excellence System Assessment Rubrics 8-9 Excellence System Competency Rubric: Global & Intercultural Competence Graduates understand that working and succeeding in an inclusive, multicultural, and international world involves complex issues present in diverse environments Synthesizes the complexities of cultural contexts Examines the complexities of cultural contexts Identifies the complexities of cultural contexts. Evaluates how personal cultural biases influence interactions Evaluates how personal cultural biases influence interactions Describes own personal cultural biases Identifies the concept of personal cultural biases. Assesses issues from diverse cultural perspectives 4. Proposes informed to cultural s Assesses issues from diverse cultural perspectives Proposes informed to cultural s Compares issues from diverse cultural perspectives Discusses more complex to cultural s Names issues from diverse cultural perspectives Lists elementary to cultural s
Excellence System Competency Rubric: Civic & Social Responsibility Graduates recognize the value of civic and social responsibility to empower themselves to make informed decisions and participate in the in which they live. Argues how diverse community knowledge is essential for meaningful participation in. Synthesizes knowledge of community assets and needs through appropriate analytical tools. Assesses the relationship among the economic, social and environmental factors involved in community issues 4. Argues how core principles of one s academic discipline could contribute to building and sustaining functional Argues how diverse community knowledge is essential for meaningful participation in Synthesizes knowledge of community assets and needs through appropriate analytical tools Assesses the relationship among the economic, social and environmental factors involved in community issues Argues how core principles of one s academic discipline could contribute to building and sustaining functional Examines how diverse community knowledge is essential for meaningful participation in Utilizes analytical tools to assess basic community assets and needs Analyzes the economic, social and environmental factors involved in community issues Assesses the effectiveness of how core principles of one s academic discipline do contribute to building and sustaining functional Identifies how diverse community knowledge is essential for meaningful participation in Identifies that a community has needs Describes the economic, social and environmental factors involved in community issues Identifies how core principles of one s academic discipline do contribute to building and sustaining functional
Excellence System Competency Rubric: Ethical Reasoning & Action Graduates recognize that integrity is an essential component of accountability and is required in the evaluation of differing value systems to determine appropriate courses of action. Analyzes the complexity of the ethical issue. Creates multiple alternative courses of action related to the ethical issue. Defends an ethically sound solution to the issues from the alternative courses of action Analyzes the complexity of the ethical issue Creates multiple alternative courses of action related to the ethical issue Defends an ethically sound solution to the issues from the alternative courses of action Describes the complexity of the ethical issue Compares several alternative courses of action Analyzes alternatives which lead to an ethical solution Identifies the basic ethical issue Lists at least one possible course of action Chooses an ethical solution from the courses of action
4. Assesses evidence for relevance. Generates wellreasoned conclusions which demonstrate independent thinking. Develops innovative approaches clearly applicable to a given situation 4. Transforms ideas into entirely new forms Excellence System Competency Rubric: Critical & Creative Thinking Graduates develop an appreciation of the importance of context and perspective when identifying and challenging assumptions, ideas, processes, and experiences Assesses evidence for relevance Generates wellreasoned conclusions which demonstrate independent thinking Develops innovative approaches clearly applicable to a given situation Transforms ideas into entirely new forms Questions evidence in a broader context Frames a conclusion which extends others assertions Illustrates approaches more relevant to a given situation Synthesizes ideas into a coherent whole Describes evidence as mostly fact Describes a conclusion that is clearly adopted from others with little original consideration Discusses approaches not clearly linked to a given situation Connects ideas in novel ways
5 Excellence System Competency Rubric: Analysis & Problem Solving Graduates use quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry to assess and evaluate complex s. Interprets the full scope of the under consideration using appropriate qualitative or quantitative data. Synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns related to the. Creates datadriven that are logical extrapolations from analysis of the 4. Defends limitations to the proposed Interprets the full scope of the under consideration using appropriate qualitative or quantitative data Synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns related to the Creates data-driven that are logical extrapolations from analysis of the Defends limitations to the proposed Describes the context of the under consideration Applies evidence to reveal important patterns related to the Proposes that indicate a solid comprehension of the Discusses limitations to the proposed Defines the under consideration Describes evidence related to the Describes that indirectly address the Presents limitations to the proposed
6. Aligns knowledge, skills, and abilities of team members to create a positive dynamic. Synthesizes team members strategies to create motivation through changing situational dynamics. Creates clear standards for optimal group performance 4. Executes thorough reflection on accomplishment toward team goals Excellence System Competency Rubric: Leadership & Teamwork Graduates understand how to build, direct, and facilitate groups in order to utilize members talents to meet attainable goals Aligns knowledge, skills, and abilities of team members to create a positive dynamic Synthesizes team members strategies to create motivation through changing situational dynamics Creates clear standards for optimal group performance Executes thorough reflection on accomplishment toward team goals Analyzes the knowledge, skills, and abilities of team members Applies a strategy to meet the changing dynamics of the team Develops multiple standards for group performance without group consensus Compares personal and team contributions toward team goals Describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities of team members Identifies changing dynamics of the team Identifies the need for standards of group performance without developing them Explains personal involvement in team goals
7. Creates a welldefined search strategy using sources most appropriate to the. Evaluates information from multiple suitable sources appropriate to the through a process. Applies information through the use of multiple computer 4. Applies responsible use of technological Excellence System Competency Rubric: Information & Technology Proficiency Graduates identify, access, and manage information and technology resources effectively in interpersonal, social, and professional settings Creates a welldefined search strategy using sources most appropriate to the Evaluates information from multiple suitable sources appropriate to the through a process Applies information through the use of multiple computer Applies responsible use of technological Applies a variety of search strategies using some sources appropriate to the Compares information from several suitable sources appropriate to the through a process Utilizes several current basic computer to manage information Analyzes responsible use technological Uses simple search strategies from limited sources appropriate to the Describes information from a limited number of suitable sources appropriate to the through a process Manages information through the operation of a single basic computer application Recites responsible use of technological
8 Excellence System Competency Rubric: Written Communication Graduates recognize the potential impact of written documents and effectively adapt the necessary skills to produce appropriate documents in a variety of interpersonal, social, and professional settings. Constructs document to meet all stated disciplinary purposes of the. Creates an effectively organized document in logical order. Applies sufficient credible evidence to support the 4. Applies fluent style* to the (*mechanics, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, APA) Constructs document to meet all stated disciplinary purposes of the Creates an effectively organized document in logical order Applies sufficient credible evidence to support the writing task Applies fluent style to the Develops document to meet some stated disciplinary purposes of the Applies mostly effective organization strategies Illustrates additional evidence to support the Employs effective style with minimal errors Shows minimal awareness of the disciplinary purpose of the Chooses minimally effective organization strategies Chooses minimal evidence to support the Shows some errors in style
9. Adapts fully the purpose of the situation* to the needs of the audience (*informing, persuading, celebrating, motivating, etc.). Creates a clearly stated relevant to the situation. Generates a variety of support for the 4. Articulates with fluent style demonstrating a professional voice Excellence System Competency Rubric: Professional Communication Graduates understand and demonstrate professional demeanor, presentation, and skills in a variety of interpersonal, social and professional settings Adapts fully the purpose of the situation to the needs of the audience Creates a clearly stated central message relevant to the situation Generates a variety of support for the Articulates with fluent style demonstrating a professional voice Adapts partially the purpose of the situation to the needs of the audience Illustrates a generally focused message Illustrates some support for the Delivers with adequate fluency in a professional voice States the purpose of the situation to the audience States a vague or unclear message Identifies minimal support for the Demonstrates attention to delivery style with professional voice lacking in some parts of the