NIU Community-engaged Learning Assessment Rubric

Directions: Evaluate the student's performance on the signature community-engaged assignment or experience. Consider all three indicators associated with each learning goal when assigning a single rating.

Learning Goal Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Developing (2) Beginning (1) N/A
Applied Knowledge and Problem Solving Effectively analyzes community or organizational needs using evidence and disciplinary knowledge; develops well-supported, feasible solutions that address stakeholder goals; critically evaluates effectiveness and potential impact. Adequately analyzes needs; develops appropriate solutions; evaluates feasibility or effectiveness with minor limitations. Basic analysis; inconsistent application of disciplinary knowledge; partially aligned solutions; limited evaluation. Little analysis; superficial or inaccurate application; poorly aligned solutions; little or no evaluation. Opportunity not present in this course
Professional Communication and Collaboration Communicates clearly and professionally; collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders; consistently demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, accountability and responsiveness. Communicates effectively in most situations; collaborates productively; generally demonstrates professionalism, accountability and ethical behavior. Communication or collaboration is inconsistent; professionalism or accountability needs improvement; limited response to feedback. Ineffective communication; minimal collaboration; professionalism, accountability or ethical conduct is lacking. Opportunity not present in this course
Social, Cultural, and Contextual Awareness Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of contextual factors; respectfully incorporates diverse perspectives and community expertise; thoughtfully evaluates ethical implications and broader impacts. Demonstrates sound understanding of contextual factors; recognizes diverse perspectives; considers ethical implications. Limited understanding of context or stakeholder perspectives; ethical considerations addressed superficially. Minimal awareness of contextual factors or diverse perspectives; little consideration of ethical implications. Opportunity not present in this course
Reflection and Professional Growth Critically reflects on integration of academic learning and engagement; thoughtfully evaluates personal and professional growth; clearly identifies future professional application. Reflects meaningfully on learning; identifies growth; describes implications for future practice. Reflection is primarily descriptive; identifies some growth but weak future connections. Reflection is superficial or incomplete; little evidence of learning, growth or future application. Opportunity not present in this course
Rating Meaning
4 Exemplary
3 Proficient
2 Developing
1 Beginning
N/A Opportunity not present in this project or course