University Assessment & Testing

Use of Assessment Findings

Each Assessment Plan should include strategies for using the assessment findings to improve student learning. It is important to develop a clear strategy for sharing and acting on assessment findings.

 

Strategies for Sharing and Acting on Assessment Findings Reported by OSU Academic Programs

• Many programs have found success by scheduling an annual meeting (perhaps at a department or program retreat) where assessment results are shared and possible improvements are considered

• Many programs also share and discuss results with the program curriculum committee on a regular basis

• Some departments and programs have developed assessment committees that oversee assessment and develop recommendations for improvement

 

Uses of Findings Reported by OSU Academic Programs

• Addition/deletion of courses or changes in course sequences

• Changes in course content

• Changes in degree requirements or degree sheet options

• Changes in emphasis area for new or vacant faculty positions

• Use of assessment information to facilitate curriculum discussions at faculty meetings, curriculum committee meetings, and faculty retreats

• Use of assessment information to guide changes in degree programs and development of new degree program options

• Justification of past curriculum changes and to show program improvement resulting from those changes

• Changes in advising processes

• Development of academic services for students

• Development of new career exploration and career services for students

• Changes to student academic facilities such as classrooms, computer labs, science labs, study areas, etc.

• Development of websites to provide students with academic and program information

• Sharing assessment information to alumni and industrial review boards

• Use of assessment information to further refine the assessment methods or to implement new assessment methods