AAC&U VALUE Rubrics

The following VALUE rubrics were developed to systematically assess each of the 16 LEAP Outcomes, which are a crucial element of MCLA's Mission.  The rubrics themselves were developed by faculty members at colleges and universities across the country.  As the LEAP Outcomes are so essential to our mission at MCLA, the use and adaptation of these rubrics is highly encouraged.  They are linked below, and also can be found pre-imported into the Canvas LMS. 

Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World, focused by engagement with big questions, both contemporary and enduring.

• Global Learning Rubric (.pdf)

Intellectual and Practical Skills practiced extensively, across the curriculum, in the context of progressively more challenging problems, projects, and standards for performance.

• Inquiry & Analysis Rubric (.pdf)
• Critical Thinking Rubric (.pdf)
• Creative Thinking Rubric (.pdf)
• Written Communication Rubric (.pdf)
• Oral Communication Rubric (.pdf)
• Reading Rubric (.pdf)
• Quantitative Literacy Rubric (.pdf)
• Information Literacy Rubric (.pdf)
• Teamwork Rubric (.pdf)
• Problem Solving Rubric (.pdf)

Personal and Social Responsibility, anchored through active involvement with diverse communities and real-world challenges.

• Civic Engagement Rubric (.pdf)
• Intercultural Knowledge and Competence Rubric (.pdf)
• Ethical Reasoning Rubric (.pdf)
• Foundations and Skills for Lifelong Learning Rubric (.pdf)

Integrative and Applied Learning, demonstrated through the application of knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to new settings and complex problems.

• Integrative Learning Rubric (.pdf)

Rubrics are reprinted with permission from Assessing Outcomes and Improving Achievement: Tips and tools for Using Rubrics, edited by Terrel L. Rhodes. Copyright 2010 by the Association of American Colleges and Universities.