Outcome 10: An ability to engage in lifelong learning

Level 5 performance characterized by:

• Demonstrates ability to learn independently
  Goes beyond what is required in completing an assignment and brings information from outside sources into assignments
  
• Learns from mistakes and practices continuous improvement
  
• Demonstrates capability to think for one's self
  
• Demonstrates responsibility for creating one's own learning opportunities
  
• Is able to understand, interpret, and apply learned materials and concepts in a format different from that taught in class (e.g. different nomenclature, understand equation from different textbook)
  
• Participates and takes a leadership role in professional and technical societies available to the student body
  

Level 3 performance characterized by:

• Requires guidance as to expected outcome of task or project
  Completes only what is required
  
• Sometimes is able to avoid repeating the same mistakes
  
• Does not always take responsibility for own learning
  
• Seldom brings information from outside sources to assignments
  
• Has some trouble using materials and concepts that are in a different format from that taught in class
  
• Occasionally participates in the activities of local professional and technical societies
  

Level 1 performance characterized by:

• Requires detailed or step-by-step instructions to complete a task
  
• Has trouble completing even the minimum required tasks
  
• Is unable to recognize own shortcomings or deficiencies
  
• Assumes that all learning takes place within the confines of the class
  
• Shows little or no interest in outside learning resources
  
• Cannot use materials outside of what is explained in class
  
• Does not show any interest in professional and/or technical societies