Assessment at OSU results from the coordinated efforts of faculty, administrators, and professional staff throughout the university community. The Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of University Assessment, and the faculty Assessment Council facilitate and guide the development of OSU's assessment program.

Program outcomes assessment. Faculty members and administrative leaders within each college, department, school, or program are responsible for program outcomes assessment for each degree program in their unit. Typically, one faculty member is designated as the 'asessment coordinator' for an academic program, and he/she is responsible for the program's assessment budget and annual reports. The assessment program itself is the responsibility of the entire faculty.

Entry-Level Assessment. Entry-level assessment is jointly conducted by Institutional Research, Admissions, and the Office of University Assessment. Academic advisors also play a critical role in implementing effective entry level assessment.

General Education Assessment. Assessment of General Education is guided by the faculty General Education Assessment Task Group. The Assessment Council and General Education Advisory Council approve the development of gen ed assessment, and the Office of University Assessment assists the Task Group in implementing the assessment methods.

Assessment of Student & Alumni Satisfaction. Student and alumni surveys are coordinated by the Office of University Assessment.