Purposes of Program Assessment
Functions of the University Assessment Office
The Assessment Process - Academic Units
The Assessment Process - AES Units
The University Outcome Assessment Committee
Assessment Resources
Assessment Links
Help for Assessment Planning - Academic Programs
Help for Assessment Planning - AES Units

 

Functions of the University Assessment Office

  Support  academic   departments   and   administrative    units in   assessment  plan    development and implementation
        o Formulating     statement  of    student     outcomes/administrative    objectives
        o Identifying/selecting/designing   assessment methods and  instruments (surveys,
           exams, rubrics, etc.)
  Coordinate (in conjunction with the UOAC Chair) the assessment plan Submission      and review process
         o Maintain the web-based   submission  process  for  assessment plans,  results,
            and reviews.
  Provide  seminars,  workshops, and  individual consultations on assessment related    issues
         o Identify training needs
         o Identify and publicize training workshops on assessment
   Assist   academic    programs   and    administrative  offices   in    developing   and     implementing self-studies  and  assessment plans to support program accreditation
         o Monitor status and maintain accreditation schedule
         o Maintain file of all accreditation self-study guidelines
         o Work  with   programs   to   integrate  assessment   processes mandated   by 
            program accreditations into the university’s assessment process
         o Actively   identify  university  and   survey data    that   may   be   useful to the
            programs in developing their self-studies
  Assist   academic   departments   and    programs   in  preparation of  Academic         program Reviews
   Assist    academic   departments   and  administrative units  in  preparation of  unit     productivity award applications
   Support the University Outcomes Assessment Committee
         o Provide periodic updates on assessment issues
         o Facilitate “lessons learned” meetings
  Inform campus community on assessment successes
         o Identify   program   and    process   improvements  resulting from assessment          process  and summarize in an annual report

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