Purpose

The purpose of the Assessment Team is to facilitate a faculty driven design and implementation process for our institutional student learning outcomes and student development outcomes. 

Scope of Work

• Facilitate the development and implementation of assessment models based on continuous improvement practice at the course, program, and institution levels.
   
• Work with the Academic Affairs Council, Instructional Team, Deans' Council, Board of Trustees, Student Services, Office of Research and Assessment, as well as full and part-time faculty in interpreting, promoting, evaluating, and improving student learning and development.
   
• Develop, review, and revise an institutional assessment plan.
   
• Facilitate the use of assessment findings to improve instructional design and institutional processes impacting student learning and development.

Authority

The Assessment Team directs assessment activities, processes, and procedures for the institution.  The Team makes policy recommendations which are reviewed and approved by the Academic Affairs Council.  The Assessment Team reports directly to the Academic Affairs Council.

Membership

Team members represent all five academic divisions and administration. Faculty are rotational members and serve a three-year term.  There will be one administrative representative.  One of the faculty members on the team serves as chair.

Allied Health Division – two faculty members

Math, Science, and HPERD Division – two faculty members

Business Division – two faculty members

Humanities and Social Sciences Division – two faculty members

Industrial Technology Division – two faculty members