Use of Student Learning Evidence
Macomb uses evidence of student learning to identify areas where changes in policies and practices may lead to improvement. Data on student success is used to update the college’s Academic Mobility Policy. This policy creates a process used to assure that students are registered in appropriate classes. All students taking courses in English composition, Mathematics, Reading and English for Academic Purposes (EAPP) are required to meet the established course prerequisites. In order to assure that students are properly placed for success in these basic courses, the college has a "mobility period" in place. Mobility occurs most often in, but is not limited to, English and Math.
These actions align to Macomb’s commitment to promoting success and equitable outcomes for all students through innovative academic experiences, relevant programs, and strategic partnerships. In 2019 ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï articulated these goals in the Strategic Plan 2025.
Curriculum Planning
Curriculum design and updates are faculty led and supported through the Office of Academic Development in the Center for Teaching and Learning. Numerous curriculum updates occur as approximately 250 curriculum actions are approved through the Curriculum Committee each year. Macomb has approximately 70 programs (with additional certificate, transfer and areas of study) and approximately 1,000 active courses. This is a fluctuating number as courses and programs are added, deleted and/or updated regularly to meet the needs of current students and industry standards.
Professional Development
The annual Common Degree Outcome (CDO) assessment project focuses on one CDO every academic year. Using the assessment results, the Center for Teaching and Learning curates new opportunities to support faculty initiatives to incorporate these essential skills and abilities into their instruction. Instructional resources aligned to the performance indicators for each CDO are maintained on the “Using CDO Assessment Results” page within the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Portal. Furthermore, the Center for Teaching and Learning offers multiple workshops annually to develop foundational assessment skills and strategies, including sessions at Faculty Development Days, Curriculum Day, and Institutional Development Day. An Excellence in Teaching and Learning Day is offered every year with faculty-led sessions focused on improving student success through engagement strategies and activities.