Student Learning, Assessment and Accountability

FRCC's Assessment of Student Learning is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the college in meeting its educational purposes and to provide data for improvements in programs, curricula, and teaching. Under this ongoing plan, FRCC assesses whether students:

• Demonstrate competency in seven areas of general education.
• Master the occupational/technical skills required in specific programs.
• Acquire the academic background for successful performance at four-year colleges or universities.
• Are prepared for employment, baccalaureate and professional programs, lifelong learning, and for leadership, service and responsible citizenship.
• Acquire or improve basic skills for success in college-level courses.

As part of this assessment process, students receiving associate degrees are required to complete the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) examination or other general education assessment during the final semester of their enrollment. Students receiving online degrees should contact the nearest FRCC Testing Center to arrange for testing. Students who have previously earned an A.A., A.S., Bachelor's Degree (or higher) are exempt from the CAAP exam. Please contact 970-204-8188 for Larimer and 303-404-5598 for all other campuses for more information or to verify your exemption.