Outcomes

The framework for the Information Literacy Program (ILP) curriculum is the Information Literacy Standards for Higher Education adopted by the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) and other higher education organizations since their distribution in 2000. Additionally, numerous disciplinary and accrediting associations have also incorporated aspects of the Standards and/or information literacy language into their documents.

Disciplinary Information Literacy:

The Accounting Education Change Commission and American Accounting Association have proposed and are implementing curricular changes as published in two texts on this topic. “Intentional Learning: a process for learning to learn in the accounting curriculum” by Francis, Mulder and Stark, specifically addresses information literacy skills for future accountants. The companion volume “Assessment for the New Curriculum” by Gainen and Locatelli, also provides excellent frameworks for assessing student learning. More information can be found in AICPA Core Competency Framework for Entry into the Accounting Profession

The American Psychology Association (APA), the primary professional organization for psychology has also articulated information literacy as goal six in  Undergraduate Psychology Major Learning Goals and Outcomes. The APA also provides strategies for assessment of these goals and outcomes.

 

The ILP focuses on the various General Education courses as well as core courses in the specific majors.

• General Education
• Curriculum map
• Examples of core courses