Course info

Course name, Assessment 101 for Academic Programs

Institutional Effectiveness Type of course Assessment 101


About the course

Upcoming Classes

No classes scheduled

Description

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce or provide a refresher to faculty on student learning outcome assessment. The workshop will address the purpose of assessment and general steps in the assessment process. Good examples of assessment plans from other academic programs on campus will be shared

Objectives

  • Explain the purpose of assessment
  • Distinguish between a weak and a strong student learning outcome
  • Identify the steps in the assessment cycle
  • Explain what to include in each part of an assessment report at Appalachian
  • Provide examples of direct measures of student learning
  • Define “closing the loop”

Prerequisites

  • None

Administrators

  • Pete Wachs

Please contact a course administrator for additional information.