Graduate Programs

Non-General Education, Upper-Level and Graduate Course Learning Outcome Assessment and Institutional Learning Outcomes Assessment

Programmatic and Institutional Learning Outcome Assessment:

1. Cycle and Process:

   • Assessment Cycle: Non-General Education, Upper-Level and graduate courses are assessed on a three-year cycle, organized by college (see schedule below)
   • Assessment Steps: 

     • Year 1: Conduct a baseline assessment to determine if students are progressing toward the Programmatic and Institutional Learning Outcomes.

     • Year 2: Develop and implement an intervention for outcomes that do not meet the 75% benchmark.

     • Year 3: Reassess after implementing the intervention.

2. Responsibilities:
   • Programs: Determine which courses to assess, norm and maintain their assessment artifacts, and complete both an Assessment Plan and a Final Assessment Report.
   • Assessment Tools: Programs are encouraged to use the AACU Value Rubrics to evaluate proficiency for Institutional Learning Outcomes.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Assessment:

1. Cycle and Process:

   • Assessment Cycle: Non-General Education, upper-level and graduate courses are  assessed on a three-year cycle, organized by College (see schedule below).

   • Assessment Tools: Programs are encouraged to use the AACU Value Rubrics to evaluate proficiency for Institutional Learning Outcomes.

2. Responsibilities:
   • Programs: 
     • Norm and maintain their assessment artifacts 
     • Complete a yearly Assessment Plan or Status Report
     • Complete a Final Assessment Report

General Education Assessment and Institutional Assessment Cycle

College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET)

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS)

College of Heath, Education and Social Welfare (CHESW)

• Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning
• Athletic Training
• Data Science
• Ed.D. in First Nations Education
• Environmental Science & Policy
• Health and Wellness Management
• Institutional Assessment Results
• Management
• Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Systems
• Social Work
• Sustainable Management