Assessment Process Rating Guide
Program: ________________________________________________________________________________
Reviewed by: _________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Instructions: Rate the program assessment report on the following scale:
0 = Missing or not applicable
1 = Developing (undeveloped)
2 = Met (complete, acceptable)
3 = Exceed (exemplary- please reserve for work of exceptionally high quality.)
Student Learning Outcomes
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A. Describe what students should be able to demonstrate, represent or produce.
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B. Stated in clear, specific terms, using precise active verbs.
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C. Describes student learning, rather than the process for collecting information about it.
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D. Can be reasonably observed and measured.
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E. Rigorous but attainable.
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F. Are made known to students on department website, course syllabi, or other locations.
Methods, Measures and Instruments
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G. Assessment activities are listed and described for each measured outcome.
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H. Measures align with learning outcome.
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I.
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J. Instruments measure higher order learning (analysis, synthesis) and not just recall
knowledge.
Most measures are direct; they examine or observe knowledge and skills. (Tests, papers,
and projects are direct measures. Surveys and job placement statistics are indirect
measures.)
Curriculum Map
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K. Report includes a matrix aligning learning outcomes with the courses, requirements, and
experiences that address them.
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L. Different indicators show where topics are introduced, reinforced, and assessed.
(OVER)
Evidence Collection and Reporting
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M. Clearly describes process for collecting data and information.
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N. Breaks evidence down in enough detail to reveal specific patterns and discrepancies.
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O. Program faculty share responsibility for evidence collection, where appropriate.
Reflection
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P. Reflection emerges from an inclusive, collaborative process.
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Q. Thorough, in-depth, specific, and realistic.
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R. Identifies program strengths and challenges as revealed by evidence.
Action in Response to Findings
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S. Action steps emerge directly from evidence and reflection.
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T. Includes a timeline for implementation and identifies responsible persons.
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U. Addresses any identified shortcomings of the assessment process itself.
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V. Includes follow-up information on previous year’s action steps.
Assessment Plan
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W. Has been updated within the past 5 years.
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X. Includes student learning outcomes, describes specifically when and how student learning
outcomes will be assessed, outlines how evidence will be used.
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Y. Most recent plan is posted to assessment website.
Summative Statements with Recommendations: