University Assessment System
Learning Outcomes
LEARNING Outcomes
Each academic program consists of a combination of the following learning outcomes:
1. University Outcomes
2. Professional Outcomes
3. General Education Outcomes
4. Cocurricular Outcomes
University Outcomes
The University outcomes develop Holy Spirit-empowered leaders through whole-person education to impact the world.
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#1 - Spiritual Integrity |
| Students will learn to hear God’s voice by deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ and increasing their sensitivity to the Holy Spirit—for themselves and others. Students will pursue wholeness and integrity in their relationships with others and with God. Students will expand their biblical knowledge, approach life from a Spirit-empowered worldview, and learn to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. |
Watch Spiritual Integrity (0:35) |
President Wilson on Spiritual Integrity (40:00) |
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#2 - Personal Resilience |
| Students will learn the skills needed for motivation and perseverance in addressing the complexities of life. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to adapt appropriately to changing environments. Students will honor God by embracing wellness through self-management and self-care, including physical exercise, good sleep patterns, and proper nutritional habits. |
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President Wilson on Personal Resilience (32:49) |
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#3 - Intellectual Pursuit |
| Students will learn to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in preparation for professional careers. Students will demonstrate knowledge and an increased capacity for knowledge attainment and participate in identifying, analyzing, and creating solutions for the world’s most significant problems. |
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President Wilson on Intellectual Pursuit (24:28) |
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#4 - Global Engagement |
| Students will learn to model respect, responsibility, flexibility, adaptability, and sacrifice as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of a globalized world. Students will learn to use multiple strategies to develop culturally responsive relationships that support and encourage constructive change. |
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President Wilson on Global Engagement (42:16) |
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#5 - Bold Vision |
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Students will learn to recognize, develop, and communicate bold responses to today’s complex issues. Students will contemplate God’s purpose for their lives and God’s vision for their futures while also seeking to understand the world’s challenges and how these dynamics intersect. Students will learn practical, scalable objectives that assist in moving from vision to reality and be challenged to bring hope and transformation to the world. |
Watch Bold Vision (0:36) |
President Wilson on Bold Vision (30:03) |
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2. Professional OUTCOMES
Each of ORU's programs has professional outcomes that have been approved by faculty to assess the program’s effectiveness in producing graduates who are professionally competent. The program outcomes reflect the standards of the discipline.
Click below to view each progam's professional outcomes:
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College of Arts & Cultural Studies |
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business |
College of Education |
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College of Health Sciences |
College of Science & Engineering |
College of Theology & Ministry |
Professional Program Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Several programs are accredited by discipline-specific professional associations at the college, department/school, or individual program levels.ORU | Professional Program Accreditation
3. General Education Outcomes
The general education curriculum consists of an essential core set of courses common to every program upon which discipline-specific courses can scaffold to fulfill the University’s mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders through Whole Person education to impact the world. General education outcomes are based on the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) essential learning outcomes.
The general education outcomes are:
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| Core Literacy | Intercultural Knowledge & Engagement | Lifelong Wellness | Global Issues, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking & Creativity |
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Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge essential to a Spirit-empowered, classical liberal arts education through effective communication. |
Engage diverse cultures by integrating a Christian worldview with intercultural and historical knowledge. |
Demonstrate knowledge and skills that promote healthy lifestyle choices to develop spiritual, mental, physical, and social wholeness. |
Demonstrate problem-solving using critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and ethical reasoning to address global issues. |
4. Cocurricular Outcomes
Cocurricular outcomes are achieved in Academic: course-embedded, Academic optional participation, and Student Life programs. Please visit our Cocurricular Assessment page for more information. Several examples of cocurricular outcomes are listed below:
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Academic: Course-embedded |
Political Science (B.A.) |
Students will participate in a meaningful, practical, field-learning experience. | |
| Academic: Course-embedded | Nursing (B.S.N.) | The student will collaborate in a professional, culturally sensitive style in the delivery of healthcare. | |
| Academic Optional Participation | Model United Nations | Demonstrate orally and in writing a capacity for general understanding of the practical side of political and diplomatic interaction in caucus building and resolution preparation. | |
| Academic Optional Participation | Science Research | Research Methodology Proficiency - Students will demonstrate proficiency in laboratory techniques, showcasing mastery acquired through hands-on experience. | |
| Student Life | Student Development | Assist in implementing and maintaining a student life environment that encourages and assists students in developing and implementing the ORU outcomes in their daily lives and a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. | |
| Student Life | Teacher Candidate Leadership Association | Students will receive training to help prepare them for student teaching, professional testing, and a professional career. | |
Learning Outcomes
Assessment System Continuous Improvement
Recent Improvements
- Syllabi updated to demonstrate each course's contribution to the revised University outcomes
- Revised general education outcomes
- Updated professional outcomes in Theatre (B.A. & B.F.A.), Strategic Media (B.S.), and Master of Computer Science programs
Next Step
- Review learning outcome assessment reports to identify areas to improve reports