STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PLAN:
SAMPLE PROCESS
Structure
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PLAN:
SAMPLE PROCESS
Plan Outline
I.
Cover page
a. The Outcomes Assessment Plan
b. Name of the program/unit
c. Academic degree(s) offered
1. Introduction (Phases 1 and 2)
d. State the process used to develop the outcomes assessment plan.
e. State the mission of the academic program/unit.
f. State the purpose of the program: whom it serves – campus and community, its
direction and overall goals.
2. Clearly define 3-5 student learning outcomes for this assessment period (Phase 3)
a. What should students know and be able to do?
b. What is the expected level of student achievement?
3. Identify both direct and indirect measures (Phase 4)
a. Identify both direct and indirect methods used for measuring student achievement.
All outcomes must be assessed using both direct and indirect measures.
b. Explain what form, when and where the assessment will take place, and at what
levels (e.g., freshman year, sophomore and junior years).
4. Methods for analyzing the data and results (Phase 5)
a. Clearly define the process for evaluating the data and using the results.
b. What does the data mean? How will the results be used? How will the information
be used to improve curriculum, instruction, and student learning?
5. Timetable
a. What is the timetable for implementation of improvements?
6. Summarizing and reporting evidence (Phase 6)
a. How will assessment results be communicated to the University community as
appropriate?
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