Conclusion

In this tutorial you have learned that assessment plans:

• Usually contain three to five clearly written goals,
• May include two to three active outcome statements for each goal,
• Allow for both direct and indirect assessment methods, and
• Ultimately support the improvement of programs through evidence-based decision making.

You have also had the opportunity to develop goals, outcomes, initial assessment methods, and early thoughts about making use of assessment data for improvement. This tutorial has also introduced you to the Process for the Review of Academic Assessment Plans (PRAAP).

There are certainly many questions to ask when developing an actionable assessment plan and engaging in the process of assessment. The University Assessment Office offers consultation services in developing assessment plans and implementing methods.

 

Please save your Draft Assessment Plan.

Assessment is an ongoing process. We encourage you to share your assessment plan with other members of your program and engage in dialogue about your assessment practices and how it has benefited your students and/or program. Continually revisit your assessment plan and make revisions to ensure the goals and outcomes reflect the program’s mission/vision and remain current with discipline-specific topics.  Finally, reflection and revision of assessment plans and programs should be based upon evidence gathered during the assessment process.

 

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