The purpose of Student Affairs Assessment and Effectiveness is to support data-informed decision-making for continuous improvement.
With an equity-centered approach, Student Affairs Assessment and Effectiveness uses quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and data integration and visualization to:
- Plan for divisional priorities
- Evaluate programs and service delivery through the program review process
- Assess student learning and engagement
The data collected, analyzed, visualized and reported by this office serves to support decision-making, for partners within the division and across Western Michigan University.
Assessment Strategies
- Tracking service utilization and key performance indicators
- Benchmarking
- Student Needs
- Operational Outcomes
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Student Satisfaction
Supporting Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness
Assessment and Effectiveness in Student Affairs supports institutional efforts through the following initiatives:
- Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault
- Academic, Learner Support, and Administrative Program Review
- Strategic Plan Reporting
- University Assessment Steering Committee