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Section 3: Measures and Use of Information

Measures

Outcome 1 Outcome 2

Outcome 3

Use of the Information

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***Direct:

***Indirect:

*** Explain why these measures were selected. Include when instruments were applied, and how many students participated.

Section 4: Results

Upload Summary Data here. Summarize the three most important findings.

Section 5: Recommendations for Improving Assessment Processes (including GE Assessment) –

State what was effective and ineffective in the assessment process, and provide suggestions for improving.

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Section 6a.: For Accreditation - Assessment Coordinator: State examples of action taken based on

assessment data (including GE) to improve student learning.

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Section 6b.: For Program Review / Budgeting and Planning – Department Chair: Outline the main

recommendations and action plans from the previous academic program review. Mention the most

noteworthy accomplishments and/or changes implemented prior to the current assessment cycle. State the

findings, action plan, and budget request for resources from the current year’s assessment cycle. Explain

how the proposed action plan builds upon past decisions. Consider Banner data (enrollments, number of

majors, number of graduates, SCH, Student FTE, Faculty FTE, Student FTE to Faculty FTE) in your

explanation, and discuss how the proposed action plan will improve the quality, viability, and sustainability

of the program.

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Adapted from: Walvoord, B. E. (2010). Assessment clear and simple: A practical guide for institutions,

departments, and general education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

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