2024-2025 College Catalog

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLO)

As a result of engaging in learning opportunities at Rock Valley College, students will develop knowledge and skills as defined by the following: 

 

ISLO 1: Communication: Students will exchange ideas effectively in different settings and modalities.

At RVC, Communication includes: 

  • 1.1 Written Communication
  • 1.2 Oral Communication
  • 1.3 Information Literacy
  • 1.4 Quantitative Literacy
  • 1.5 Teamwork

ISLO 2: Flexible Thinking: Students will expand their mindset by using experience, reason, problem solving, ingenuity, and research and data. 

At RVC, Flexible Thinking includes:

  • 2.1 Critical Thinking
  • 2.2 Creative Thinking
  • 2.3 Ethical Reasoning
  • 2.4 Inquiry and Analysis
  • 2.5 Problem Solving
  • 2.6 Integrative and Applied Learning

ISLO 3: Cultural Competence: Students will developan awareness of their own cultural values and how they differ from the cultural beliefs and values of others in a variety of contexts both local and global. 

At RVC, Cultural Competence includes: 

  • 3.1 Global Learning
  • 3.2 Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
  • 3.3 Civic Engagement