Academic Assessment Committee Report - Strengthening University Assessment
Providing oversight and recommendations for institution-wide student learning assessment, the AAC aims to enhance accountability and inform decision-making. Committee membership includes faculty representatives and invited guests from various academic units. Activities range from developing a common assessment language to transitioning to comprehensive assessment plans, with a focus on aligning assessment processes for improved reporting.
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Academic Assessment Committee Report Faculty Senate: 04.11.2017 Dr. Brandon Combs Director of Assessment, Committee Chair
AAC Committee Charge The Academic Assessment Committee will provide oversight, identify needs, develop recommendations and policies regarding institution-wide assessment of student learning in order to strengthen the university and enhance its accountability. It will also recommend changes in academic assessment processes; review the usefulness of academic assessment strategies, reporting strategies and feedback processes; and ensure that assessment data are used to inform decision-making at all levels. The committee will support, fully or in part, faculty initiatives related to the improvement of academic assessment programs. The committee will maintain close communications with the Faculty Senate, the office of the provost, the UCA Core Council, and other appropriate committees, administrative bodies, and academic units.
SET Committee Membership Brandon Combs, Chair Jim Downey, COB Lynn Burley, CLA Julie Meaux, CHBS Jennifer Hawkinson, CFAC Donna Wake, COE Charles Watson, CNSM Patricia Smith, Honors Mary Wood, Invited Guest Jacob Held, UCA Core Rose McGarrity, SGA Relius Johnson, Graduate Student
November 1 to Present Developing a common language New Assessment Plan format review New Assessment Plan rubric review Cursory review of Assessment Report and rubric further review needed Assessment Plan approval process discussion and change Assessment Plan approval Honors College Family and Consumer Sciences PAWS Purchase Connection to UCA Core
Assessment Planning, Reporting, and Alignment Moving away from CIP Plans to comprehensive Assessment Plans Annual, institution-wide reporting will begin Fall 2017 New Templates & Rubrics available Training/consultations available and in process PAWS Upcoming workshops Online training, videos, and manuals Tying it all together
Moving Forward PAWS Implementation Maintain and grow culture of evidence and continuous improvement Assessment Plan reviews Assessment Report review and feedback
Contact Information Dr. Brandon Combs Director of Assessment Wingo 215A 501-450-3253 bcombs@uca.edu
