2024-2025 College Catalog

TBCC Institutional Learning Outcomes

Institutional Learning Outcomes are commonly defined as the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any area of the college, including courses, programs, and services. Institutional Learning Outcomes represent competencies that empower students to be successful in their education and chosen careers, as community members, and in their personal lives.

All TBCC coursework, certificate and degree programs, services, and activities support student development and success through the enhancement and growth of student competencies in Lifelong Learning and Professional Competence, Communication Skills, Thinking Skills, and Cultural Awareness.

TBCC Institutional Learning Outcomes

I. Lifelong Learning and Professional Competence

Students will engage in and take responsibility for intentional learning, seek new knowledge and skills to guide their continuous and independent development, and adapt to new situations.

II. Communication Skills

Students will effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, thoughts in a clear, well-organized manner to persuade, inform and/or convey ideas.

III. Problem Solving Skills

Students will critically analyze and solve problems, differentiating facts from opinions, by using informed judgment based on evidence, sound reasoning, and/or creativity in a variety of situations and areas of study.

IV. Cultural Awareness

Students will demonstrate respect, honesty, fairness, and ethical principles by understanding and appreciating differences in cultures and behaviors.