General Information

Assessment of student learning is a key element in determining the quality of any academic program. At WMU, we define assessment as the systematic collection of data related to student learning and the use of those data to improve programs. Assessment starts with clearly stated “intended student learning outcomes” which are measured through direct and indirect means. The results from multiple assessments inform program improvement and curriculum development.

Download assessment information from the Higher Learning Commission
Assessment Criteria from the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions
Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning (American Association for Higher Education)

Units on campus who are involved with assessment

Associate Provost for Assessment and Undergraduate Studies - David Reinhold
University Assessment Steering Committee
Center for Practices with Electronic Portfolios and Assessment (CEPA)
General Education Assessment
Assessment in Action Advisory Committee working group that plans workshops, brings in outside speakers, publishes the e-mail newsletter Assessment Matters @ WMU
Assessment Contacts by College

Assessment Calendar

2011-12 Dates	Event	Notes
January 30, 2012	UASC Meeting	2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 3150 Schneider Hall
February 27, 2012	UASC Meeting	2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 3150 Schneider Hall
SAVE THE DATE! March 23, 2012	WMU Assessment in Action Day
March 26, 2012	UASC Meeting	2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 3150 Schneider Hall
April 16, 2012	UASC Meeting	2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 3150 Schneider Hall
May 21, 2012	UASC Meeting	2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 3150 Schneider Hall

Support and resources are available to help you with assessment

Grants and awards
Resources and assistance - workshops, Web sites, assessment instruments, papers, presentations, books, and more
**NEW** WMU Assessment of Student Learning Handbook: "Celebrating Student Learning"

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