SA Assessment Overview

Assessment Essentials

Why Assess

To provide the most To demonstrate
effective programs and accountability and
services to support support data-informed
student learning and decision making
success

Outcomes Indicators

Assessing Effectiveness: E-Squared
Measuring the impact of
an experience on student Assessing Efficiency:
learning and/or Tracking processes and
development size/scale of operations
to inform decisions and
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stewardship of resources

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Drive or Be Driven

 employ it to enhance your practice
 assess what matters
 focus on student learning and success
 coordinate unit assessment efforts

Think Strategically

System
Institution
Organization
Department
Program

The Framework

Carolina Excellence in Action
co-curricular learning framework

Critical Thinking
Creativity

Communication
Ethics & Integrity
Fairness & Respect for Others

Self-Awareness
Interpersonal Development

Wellness & Resiliency
Civic Involvement

Local & Global Citizenship
Cross-Cultural Perspectives

Your Action Steps

reflect meaningful assessment

map your program(s) to competency(ies)

write measurable learning outcomes

identify an assessment method

position in unit’s assessment timeline

implement

close the loop and reassess

***Create your program/event in Heel Life
and track attendance (when appropriate)

Reflect before you Assess

 is it a significant learning opportunity
 is there a clear purpose/goal
 is focus on student success or learning
 alignment w/ system/institution/org goals

Resources

Upcoming Events

Heel Life with Donuts
August 31st @ 10:00 a.m.
Carolina Union 3503

Assessment Learning Community
Beginning September the 12th
Meets on 2nd Tuesday of the Month
10:30 a.m. to Noon
OVC Conference Room (Carr Building)

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