Academic Assessment Timeline For 2023-2024
The following timeline provides the faculty member or the lead with an idea about when certain projects must be submitted into Planning & Self Study. If the faculty have any questions about this process, they are free to contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Steps to Complete Assessment
STEP 1: Program Learning Outcome Assessment
Revisit program learning outcomes in Planning & Self Study to see if they are measurable. If not measurable, consider revising them.
Identify in which core course each outcome will be assessed. Choose assignments to evaluate outcomes. Decide on a rubric or other means to assess the assignment.
STEP 1: Essential Learning Outcome Assessment
Submit pre-survey for each ELO assessment and each program.
STEP 2: Program Learning Outcome Assessment
Submit the assessment project idea or “Measures” into Planning & Self Study. This step will require identifying a course, assignment, and rubric.
STEP 2: Essential Learning Outcome Assessment
Reach out to Donna Menhart regarding coder assignments for writing assessments. Participate in ELO rubric training.
STEP 3: Program Learning Outcome Assessment
The faculty and “leads” collect data on identified assignments between Fall to late Spring.
STEP 3: Essential Learning Outcome Assessment
Programs collect ELO assessment products for fall and spring courses.
STEP 4: Program Learning Outcome Assessment
The “leads” submit results from the assessment project into Planning & Self Study. They also create a plan for how to improve their program based on the data collected.
STEP 4: Essential Learning Outcome Assessment
Submit ELO rubric reporting form and Closing the Loop for fall/spring courses to College ELO Assess-ment Coordinator by May 15th.
Identify programs participating in ELO assessment next year.
STEP 5: Program Learning Outcome Assessment
The faculty and “leads” receive feedback on their academic assessment project from the Assessment Committee.