Include the following in an outcomes assessment plan:

1. Name of the Academic Program
   
   
2. Degree programs that are assessed in this plan
   
   
3. Mission, objectives or goals of the degree program(s)
   The mission statement and educational objectives or goals for the academic program should guide the assessment process. Assessment should be designed to provide feedback on the extent to which the program is accomplishing its publicly stated goals.
   
   
4. Expected student outcomes for the degree program(s)
   Student outcomes are statements of the knowledge, skills, (and possibly attitudes or values) that graduates of the program will possess. What will students know or be able to do upon degree completion?
   
   
5. Methods used to evaluate student achievement of the expected outcomes
   • Name of each assessment method
   • Describe what is assessed by each method
   • Map each method to one or more expected student outcome listed above.
   • Show timetable for implementing each method (e.g., annually, bi-annually, etc.)
     
   • Include a variety of direct and indirect methods
   • List alumni surveys as an assessment method if the unit participates in the surveys coordinated by the Office of University Assessment.
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6. Describe how assessment results will be used in curriculum planning and program development .
   • Describe how assessment information will be shared with faculty members in the program and how the information will be used by curriculum planning committees
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