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Think critically and creatively." I created a contemporary advertising book for one of my advertising classes. I chose this piece because it showed my creativity and how to critically think in terms of future career aspirations."

ULO is the abbreviation used for the university learning objectives. In 2007, seven ULOs were adopted by Cal Poly to define the institution’s expectations for student learning.

Cal Poly is committed to providing educational experiences that will help you to achieve mastery of the ULOs: in and outside of class, for course credit and in noncredit experiences, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. One measure of the quality of a Cal Poly education is student achievement of the ULOs.

CAL POLY UNIVERSITY LEARNING OBJECTIVES (ULOs)

WHEN STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM CAL POLY, THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

  1. Think critically and creatively
  2. Communicate effectively
  3. Demonstrate expertise in a scholarly discipline and understand that discipline in relation to the larger world of the arts, sciences, and technology
  4. Work productively as individuals and in groups
  5. Use their knowledge and skills to make a positive contribution to society
  6. Make reasoned decisions based on an understanding of ethics, a respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues related to sustainability
  7. Engage in lifelong learning

Diversity Learning Objectives


March 2008: Cal Poly defines the diversity learning objectives

All Students who complete an undergraduate or graduate program at Cal Poly should be able to make reasoned decisions based on a respect and appreciation for diversity.

Students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between diversity, inequality, and social, economic, and political power both in the United States and globally
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of contributions made by individuals from diverse and/or underrepresented groups to our local, national, and global communities
  3. Consider perspectives of diverse groups when making decisions

  4. Function as members of society and as professionals with people who have ideas, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that are different from their own

Sustainability Learning Objectives

June 2009: Cal Poly defines the sustainability learning objectives

Cal Poly defines sustainability as the ability of the natural and social systems to survive and thrive together to meet current and future needs. In order to consider sustainability when making reasoned decisions, all graduating students should be able to:

  1. Define and apply sustainability principles within their academic programs
  2. Explain how natural, economic, and social systems interact to foster or prevent sustainability
  3. Analyze and explain local, national, and global sustainability using a multidisciplinary approach
  4. Consider sustainability principles while developing personal and professional values