Program Assessment Lead Responsibilities

In an effort to continuously improve student learning and program effectiveness, program assessment leads coordinate program efforts in the following areas:

Planning

Lead the creation and continuous refinement of a program assessment plan that is meaningful, actionable and sustainable. The plan should show how the program supports the four mission elements (Christ-centered community, think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion). Academic program plans should address all degree learning outcomes listed in the course catalog.

Compiling

Ensure results get compiled and entered into Improve on time.

Analyzing

Ensure program stakeholders analyze results and draw meaning from them; get analysis entered into TracDat on time.

Improving

Ensure analysis of results leads to implementation of appropriate changes to program practices, and that these changes are recorded in TracDat.

Recalibrating

Lead program mission and assessment plan review and updating on a regular basis to ensure program stays focused and properly oriented.

While the program assessment lead bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring the integrity of assessment practices, this work should not happen in isolation! Gathering and analysis of assessment results should be widely distributed to ensure all program stakeholders are engaged in pursuing program improvement.

Annual Assessment Checklist