CAS Standards &
CAS Learning Outcomes
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Tried and tested
Endorsed by experts
Used by peer universities
Standards are specific and pertinent
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Active since 1979
40 member associations
100,000 professional members
41 sets of standards
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Identify participants
Compile evidence & gather expertise
Review evidence
Perform individual assessments
Reconcile to group consensus
Focus on Un-met Standards
Develop & implement corrective measures
Clinical
health
programs
Health
Promotion
programs
Counseling
services
PUSH
Bands &
Orchestras
Campus
Activities
Programs
Convocations
ODoS / SAO
PMO
ROTC
Student Conduct
Dean of
Students
Academic Advising
Center for Career
Opportunities
Student Conduct
Dean of
Students
Housing &
Food Services
Academic Advising
Center for Career
Opportunities
Academic Colleges
Admissions
STAR
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Contextual statement
Introduction & instructions
Rating examples
The assessment
Work forms for follow up
1. Mission
8. Diversity
2. Program
9. Organization & Management
3. Leadership
10. Campus Relations
4. Human Resources
11. Financial Resources
5. Ethics
12. Technology
6. Legal Responsibilities
13. Facilities & Equipment
7. Equity & Access
14. Assessment & Evaluation
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The standards
◦ “Assessment services must have adequate technology
to support their mission.”
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Ratings
◦ “Assessment services has adequate technology to
support its mission and goals.”
◦ A four-point scale: Not Met to Fully Met
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Questions
◦ “What evidence exists to confirm that technology is
available for all who are served by the program?”
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Reconcile individual assessments with the group
Identify which standards are not adequately met
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By one office
By all offices
State what isn’t working well enough, and why
Develop & implement corrective plan
If you already achieve the standard:
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No extra work
Credit for your achievements
Evidence of your compliance
If you don’t attain the standard:
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A new focus for improvement