University Assessment & Testing

Academic Program Outcomes Assessment PLAN Guidelines

Academic Program Outcomes Assessment Plans articulate what faculty members expect students to know and be able to do upon degree completion, identifies appropriate assessment measures and process used to determine student achievement of those learning outcomes, and describes how faculty members will use the assessment results to improve the program. Academic Program Outcomes Assessment Plans provide the structure for the annual Academic Program Outcomes Assessment Reports.

 

Tips for Academic Program Outcomes Assessment Plans

Academic Program Outcomes Assessment Plans direct the academic program outcomes assessment report process and program improvements.  Plans for full programs should contain at least three student learning outcomes, at least one direct or indirect measure for each student learning outcome, and a Use of Results statement indicating how the annual assessment results will be used for academic program improvement.  Plans for certificates should contain 1-2 student learning outcomes.  View the following to learn more:

• AAIC Policy

• Student Learning Outcome Statements

• Sample Assessment Methods

• Things to Consider for Program Outcomes Assessment Plans and Reports

• UAT Academic Program Assessment Review and Award Guidelines

• Program Outcomes Assessment FAQs

• Blank Nuventive Plan & Report Template

• Archived Program Outcomes Assessment Plans, Reports and Alumni Survey Results