CASAC: University Accreditation and the Role of CAS Assessment of Student Learning (Rev. November 8, 2012) The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) •
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Criterion One: Mission Criterion Two: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct Criterion Three. Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support •
Criterion Four: Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement o 4B. Demonstrates a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning. •
Criterion Five. Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness Specialized Professional Associations Some programs have outside accrediting bodies, specialized professional associations that evaluate programs based on particular criteria (e.g., National Council of Teachers of Math; National Science Teachers Association) University Assessment Coordination Meeting (Represents the “Unit,” which includes the groups below) College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Health and Human Sciences College of Technology EMU Library General Education Student Support Services College of Art and Sciences Assessment Committee (CASAC): The focus of this committee is on student learning. Departments (18); Degree programs: Baccalaureates (84); Graduate (57), special accreditation (56) History and Philosophy
African American Studies Mathematics
Art Music and Dance
Biology Physics and Astronomy
Chemistry Political Science
Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts Psychology
Computer Science Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology
Economics Women’s and Gender Studies English Language and Literature World Languages Geography and Geology