Improving Higher Education With the Help of Learning Outcomes Management: A Case-Study Approach

Authors: Outsell Client Services, Client Services;   Eduventures, Inc.

Inquiry Overview

A learning outcomes management (LOM) solution provider requested a white paper as a custom research project from Eduventures. The white paper sought to clarify the emerging concept of LOM and provide two case studies demonstrating how two institutions with significantly different needs used LOM to solve their challenges in innovative ways.

Key Questions

• What is the current environment of assessment and accountability in higher education?


• What is learning outcomes management (LOM)?


• Why is LOM necessary at all types of higher education institutions?


• What information needs could be addressed by implementing an LOM solution?


• What benefits can a higher education institution expect from an effective LOM solution?

Methodology

For this custom inquiry, Eduventures conducted a thorough secondary scan and leveraged the knowledge and thinking of in-house analysts to summarize the issues with and developments in LOM. To put together the case studies, Eduventures conducted seven interviews at two institutions.