Institutional Assessment
Linn & Miller, 2005
Assessment is the systematic and ongoing process of gathering, analyzing, and using information from multiple sources to draw inferences about the characteristics of students, programs, or an institution for the purpose of making informed decisions to improve the learning process.
Why Assess
- Improve student learning outcomes
- Help George Fox be more effective
- Inform strategic decision-making
- Show value
Data Sources
Requests routed to Data Analytics or registrar's office
Who Should Assess
All employees at the university help support the university's mission, so everyone has a stake in assessment. With that said, every program, both academic and administrative, should have a designated program assessment coordinator. See program assessment lead responsibilities.
The University Assessment Committee guides and assists academic departments in assessing effectiveness and enhancing best educational practices.
