Develop program learning objectives that define what the student will learn, and these goals are on all syllabi.
Create course learning objectives that are well aligned with the stated program goals and that appear on all syllabi.
Align assessments with the course learning outcomes and assessing students at multiple levels using multiple measures to track growth in learning.
Ensure that faculty own the assessment process, and that a culture of assessment is created and nurtured throughout the division.
Collect data and synthesize it in a systematic and purposeful way.
Apply data analysis to effect course and program improvements, and for allocation of resources.
Faculty and program leads discuss assessment results and create program improvement plans that outline timeline for improvements and plans for program reviews.
