Project #1: University Assessment System
SCSU will have a university assessment system that reflects a sustained institutional commitment to assessing student learning in all programs and support services. The system will be clearly defined, carefully enacted, data-based, valued by all stakeholders, and used to enhance and strengthen our strategic plan for Academic Distinction.
Key terms:
University assessment system
Assessment policies, procedures,
structure, and resources
Sustained institutional commitment
Financial and ongoing
All programs and support services
Includes academic,
co-curricular, extracurricular
Clearly defined
e.g., Institutional assessment plan
and infrastructure
Carefully enacted
Training in effective assessment important,
expectation of closing-the-loop in improving curriculum important
Data-based
e.g., Data management system and use of assessment
data for review, curricular planning, and budget decisions
Valued by all stakeholders
e.g., Faculty, administration,
staff, students, employers, and reporting agencies considered as stakeholders. Contractual
recognition of assessment efforts is important.
