CEAS Assessment

Welcome to the CEAS Assessment page.  Assessment is an important process that allows us to determine whether the learning outcomes associated with the courses in a program (Student Learning Outcomes - SLOs), the programs in the College (Program Learning Outcomes - PLOs), and the learning outcomes identified by the University (Institutional Learning Outcomes - ILOs) are being attained.  The assessment process provides the data that can be utilized to drive curricular and pedagogical improvements.

In the table below, for each degree program in the College, there are links (that will download a document) to the Curriculum Maps for each program that show how through the courses in a program students are introduced, develop, master, and are assessed with respect to the PLOs and how these align with the ILOs.  The 5-year assessment plan explains the cycle of assessment for each PLO as well as the methodology used and the assessment tools implemented.  The annual reports articulate the assessment cycle for the given year.   

The college has a number of programs that go through external accreditation.  Information on the assessment of these programs can be found here.

		New to Assessment? If you are new to assessment, find out how assessment committees are structured and where to learn more about assessment.			Academic Review, Assessment and Accreditation CAPR oversees program academic review. The Educational Effectiveness Committee (EEC) ensures ongoing assessment and improvement of all academic programs.
		Locate Course Learning Outcomes Pedagogy, assignments, and assessments should be designed to meet course, program, and institutional learning outcomes as indicated in curriculum maps and assessment plans. Your department's course learning outcomes can be found here.			Make Changes to Your Program Information on curriculum development for program changes can be found here. To make changes to core courses, use the Curriculum Map Template Instructions and Long Term Assessment Plan Template and Instructions found under Assessment Resources. Check with your associate dean if you do not know where to start.