Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

What skills can students demonstrate by the end of your course?

This is the driving question for Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Ask yourself this question as you develop SLOs for your courses.

When you design your courses, use the SLOs in your Course Outline of Record to design assignments and assessments for your students. 

Where can I find Operational Verbs for Writing an Outcome?

SLOs begin with a verb that describes actions that can be observed, confirmed, and assessed. These verbs are crucial in defining learning outcomes and assessment criteria, ensuring that learning objectives are clear and measurable. In essence, operational verbs help to define what students are expected to do or achieve.

Here is a taxonomy for SBVC Operational Verbs for Outcomes for writing SLOs.

Where can I find my course SLOs?

There are two ways to confirm your course's SLOs:

Changes in SLOs or PLOs need to be updated through the Curriculum Committee's processes. Do not change SLOs from what's listed on the Course Outline of Record (COR).

2025-2026 SLO Master List

The Master List of Active Course SLOs is linked here for your syllabi and course documentation. This list is updated prior to the start of each Fall semester. SLOs are also officially located on the Course Outline of Record (COR) on CurriQunet Meta.  

Course Outline of Record (COR)

SLOs are located in the Course Outline of Record. You can find this on CurriQunet Meta. You do not need a username or password to access CurriQunet Meta. Once you select Course, you can search for the course you are teaching. You will need to know the department and the course number (e.g. MATH 102). SLOs are updated on a regular schedule.