Suggested contents for assessment plans
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Section |
Content summary |
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1.
Introduction |
Introduce departmental
or unit mission and structure of both undergraduate and graduate programs (on
and off campus if relevant) |
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2. Goals and
objectives |
For undergraduate and
graduate programs Ð keep simple and clear |
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3. Student learning
outcomes |
Multiple outcomes
targeting each goal/objective with a description of the tools used to measure
them |
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4. Targeted
students |
Describe sampling
methods |
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5. Timeline
for data collection |
Break down data
collection and analysis into easily managed units over a realistic time
period |
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6. Planned uses
of assessment
information |
Describe how results of
analysis feed back into your curriculum and course review process |
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7. Evaluation
of assessment plan |
Is it working? |
An example of an
approved plan is available in two formats (html and pdf) at: http://homepages.wmich.edu/%7Emalcolm/Assessment/assessment.html