Classroom Resources

Development Outcomes

The Office for Student Affairs expects students at the University of Minnesota to participate in experiences both inside and outside of the classroom which allows them to develop and demonstrate skills and characteristics for success and citizenship during their college years and beyond. This philosophy led to the creation of Student Development Outcomes.

Students have opportunities to develop these skills and characteristics through employment in University departments, participation in activities and organizations on campus, and by utilizing University services that supply students with the resources they need to develop.

By utilizing the Student Development Outcomes framework, we can help your department or organization with any of the following:

Help define your organization's relationship with and potential impact on student development
Assist in creating lists and definitions of relevant Student Development Outcomes
Create instruments to measure important student skill sets learned outside the classroom
Accurately measure and assess bench strength and growth of relevant student skill sets
Monitor student learning and growth
Use assessment data to facilitate student growth and development

This valuable information will help you evaluate the success of your program, development plan, or training series and guide you in the future planning process.