H.6. – Outcomes Assessment Plan
DEAC—2015
6. Outcomes Assessment Plan
To comply with DEAC’s Standard V. Student Achievement and Satisfaction, all institutions must develop and
implement an Outcomes Assessment Plan. Below is an overview of such a plan:
Item
Overview
Assessing Student Achievement
Introduction
Identifying Program and Course
Objectives
Outcomes Measurement Tools
Review of Student Achievement
Results
Reporting Student Achievement
Results to DEAC
Using Student Achievement Results to
Improve the Institution
Assessing Student Satisfaction
Introduction
Student Satisfaction Measurement
Tools
Review of Student Satisfaction Results
Reporting Student Satisfaction to
DEAC and Other Agencies
Using Student Satisfaction Results to
Improve the Institution
Assessing Progress Through the
Course/Program
Introduction
Collecting Data Related to Progress
through the Course/Program
Review of Progress Data
Reporting Data to DEAC
Elements
Why the plan is written; what it seeks to accomplish or its purpose;
who is responsible for implementing plan; principles of learning
assessment; implementation timeline; review of plan
Overview
Define and identify the learning goals and outcomes; identify what
the students will be able to do or know; and identify how this is
determined
Lesson exam grades, final exam grades, final course grades, GPA,
written projects, projects, internships, transfer of credits; thirdparty administer test scores; certifications
Data that demonstrates that students are achieving learning
outcomes that are appropriate to the institution’s mission; data
demonstrates as to the rigor and depth of the degrees, diplomas, or
certificates offered
Report any third-party assessment results, such as test scores on
industry examinations or certifications as compared to national
average scores, etc.
Revise as needed to improve outcomes.
Overview
Student surveys, unsolicited testimonials; referrals; repeat
enrollments; few student complaints; end of course evaluation;
graduation survey
How often tools are reviewed; who is responsible; what are the
benchmarks?
Surveys of 3 mandatory questions must be reported to DEAC in
Annual Report each year due January 31st
What happens when the percent of “yes” to the 3 questions fall
below 75%?
Overview
Course completion data, program graduation data, time to
complete a course, credentialing
What happens when a completion rates falls below a certain
percent?
Report completion and graduation rates to DEAC in Annual
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H.6. – Outcomes Assessment Plan
Using Progress Data to Improve
Institution
Improving the Institution through
Outcomes Assessment
Instructional and Educational Support
Services
Program Objectives and Curriculum
Course Objectives, Content,
Instructional Materials, and
Assessments
Institutional Policies and Procedures
Institutional Mission and Objectives
Attachments:
Areas Assessed and Methods of
Assessment and When it is used
Methods of Assessment and How
Institution Interprets and Uses Results
Other Samples
DEAC—2015
Report each year due January 31st
Revise or terminate courses with low completion rates.
How will the institution use this information to improve teaching
and learning, as well as student services, etc.?
Review and revise as needed.
Review and revise as needed.
Review and revise as needed.
Review and revise as needed.
Review and revise as needed.
See C.14. for sample of Table A.
See C.14. for sample of Table B.
Sample of: Student surveys, instructor course evaluations, nonstart survey, graduate survey, alumni survey, employer survey, etc.
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