Assessment

Assessment at Malcolm X College
Dr. Nicholas Hryhorczuk, Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Dr. Patrick Davis, Mathematics Instructor and Jillian Manzer, Executive Director of Assessment & Evaluation
Assessment of Student Learning Committee Co-Chairs

Assessment Alignment to Mission

Assessment of student learning at Malcolm X is an essential, ongoing, faculty-driven process that ensures alignment with our mission to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. Through systematic evaluation of learning outcomes, we affirm our commitment to academic excellence.

Last edited: May 2026

Assessment of Student Learning Governance, Structure, and Process

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

• ISLO 1. Critical Thinking: Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to create, critique, and evaluate ideas, arguments, and conclusions based on analyses conducted by self and others. 
• ISLO 2. Quantitative Reasoning: Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to interpret, communicate, and use computational, graphical, mathematical, and logical information.
• ISLO 3. Oral & Written Communication: Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to construct and deliver oral and written communication products that meet the expectations of appropriate academic, public, and private audiences aligned with standards of grammar and speech.    
• ISLO 4. Cultural Understanding & Sensitivity: Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to acknowledge and maximize diversity in its varied forms to find common ground and enhance global citizenship.​   
• ISLO 5. Scientific Competency & Literacy: Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to identify, interpret, and apply scientific principles and concepts to the process of scientific inquiry.
• ISLO 6. Information & Technological Literacy: Upon completion of the degree programs at Malcolm X College, students will be able to access, identify, and utilize verifiable information and incorporate appropriate technological tools across disciplines.           

Process for Developing/Revising ISLOs

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes are revised based on recommendations from the Assessment of Student Learning Committee and are developed through institutional input. Academic divisions align ISLOs with their assessment plans and processes as appropriate for their subject areas. Identified co-curricular events measure participants’ attainment of ISLOs. These data are reviewed by the Assessment of Student Learning Committee and co-curricular leadership, and the results are shared college-wide.

Assessment Plans

Divisions collaborate to create an assessment plan (DAP) that outlines how assessments will be conducted and how results will be reviewed to ensure ongoing, consistent assessment practices. Divisional plans are peer-reviewed by the Assessment of Student Learning Committee and are available on the Assessment of Student Learning Committee SharePoint site.

Responsible Office

The Assessment of Student Learning Committee leads college-wide assessment through the collaborative efforts of faculty, staff, and administrators representing multiple disciplines and departments. The Committee encourages the intentional measurement of student learning in order to drive data-informed, reflective decision-making about classroom instruction, academic programs, and co-curricular initiatives. We do this through professional development, systematic reporting, and honest conversations in an effort to hold ourselves and the entire campus community accountable for the advancement of teaching and learning.

• Assessment of Student Learning Committee Charter

The Assessment of Student Learning Committee receives support and oversight from the following positions:

• Dr. Nicholas Hryhorczuk, VP of Institutional Effectiveness
• Dr. Patrick Davis, Mathematics Instructor (Co-Chair)
• Jillian Manzer, Executive Director of Assessment & Evaluation (Co-Chair)

Each committee member has one vote. The committee strives to reach consensus whenever possible. When a vote is required, decisions are made by a simple majority vote. If appropriate, voting may be conducted electronically and distributed to all committee members. Votes submitted electronically will be included in the final tally.

Student Involvement

Students participate in assessment through a variety of surveys, classroom feedback, and collaboration between the Assessment of Student Learning Committee and Student Government Association. 

Technology Infrastructure

Malcolm X Faculty have access to the learning management system, Brightspace for curricular assessment. Training and support is available at the district-level on the built-in assessment tools, including rubrics, quizzes, and outcomes.

Assessment of Student Learning Data and Reports

Assessment Reports

• Annual or semesterly Findings Reports submitted by academic divisions are available on the Assessment of Student Learning Committee’s internal SharePoint site. The reports include assessment findings, use of results, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• The Annual MXC Assessment Report is produced each year and shared with the campus community. Its primary purpose is to document the ongoing reflection and improvement efforts taking place across divisions. The report draws on updates and reports submitted by each division to show how programs evaluate student learning and use results to improve teaching, curriculum, and program effectiveness.

Data Analysis

Division faculty and staff collaboratively review and analyze assessment data to identify trends, monitor student learning, and guide continuous improvement efforts. 

Responsibility for Improvement

The responsibility for improvement is shared across multiple levels at MXC though faculty are considered the primary owners of student learning assessment. 

• Faculty: primary responsibility for evaluating student learning outcomes, interpreting results, and making instructional or curricular changes.
• Program directors and/or department chairs: help organize assessment activities, facilitate discussions, and oversee implementation of improvements.
• Assessment committee: review assessment plans and reports and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Academic administrators (deans, associate deans): provide oversight, resources, and accountability for assessment processes.
• Staff supporting instruction or assessment: may assist with data collection, analysis, reporting, and implementation support.

Public vs Internal Reports

Public reports are available on this site while internal reports are accessible to faculty and staff on the MXC Assessment of Student Learning SharePoint site.

Resource Management

Assessment-related resource management is a shared responsibility at MXC. The Assessment of Student Learning Committee maintains assessment resources, the Office of Accreditation and Compliance oversees accreditation information, and the Institutional Effectiveness Office’s Data Team ensures data integrity and supports data requests.

Assessment Resources and Development

Assessment Handbook

The MXC Assessment Handbook serves as a central resource for the College. The handbook outlines institutional assessment processes, and promotes a shared understanding of how student learning is measured and evaluated. The handbook ensures that assessment efforts are focused on advancing educational quality, improving learning outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. 

Internal Resources

The Assessment of Student Learning Committee maintains a SharePoint site with access to assessment forms, key dates, and procedures.

Accessibility/ADA Compliance

Malcolm X is committed to creating learning environments that meet the needs of our diverse community. For more information, visit Accessibility at CCC. 

Calendar

The Assessment of Student Learning Committee meets on the second Friday of each month of the fall and spring semesters. Sessions on assessment-related topics are held during Faculty Development Week, during College-Wide Days throughout the semester, and in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning. 

Student Focus

Finding Learning Outcomes

Students can find course learning outcomes on the course syllabus which can be found on the syllabus portal. Program learning outcomes can be found on department webpages.

Participation in Assessment

Students are invited to participate in assessment activities outside of the classroom through surveys and regular open forums.

Formal Mechanism for Input

The Student Government Association (SGA), the Student Activities Director, and the co-chairs of the Assessment of Student Learning Committee collaborate on assessment activities, serving as a formal mechanism for gathering student input.

Accessibility

Course-level learning outcomes can be found on the course syllabus, which can be accessed on the syllabus portal. Program-level outcomes can be accessed on program-specific webpages. 

Website Maintenance Standards

This webpage is maintained by the Assessment of Student Learning Committee. For edits, please contact Jillian Manzer, Executive Director of Evaluation and Assessment at jmanzer@ccc.edu. 

Last Edited: June 2026