"Assessment is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development."

Adapted from Marchese, T. J. (1987).  AAHE Bulletin, 40, 3-8.

Each Academic Department's Assessment Program  utilizes a common comprehensive framework that emphasizes the mission of the academic program and continues with a greater emphasis on utilization of the assessment results in creating changes in curricular, learning, and teaching practices.  Academic programs are expected to revisit and continually examine the efficacy of their assessment program on an ongoing basis using the framework depicted in the following figure.

This segment of our website provides information regarding each of the degree-granting baccalaureate programs' assessment framework and activities.  Currently, you can find information such as the department's Program Purpose Statement (mission), Program-Level Outcomes, Course-Outcome Alignment Matrix, Outcome-Measure Alignment Matrix, and assessment updates where available.