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Assessment occurs throughout 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. Evidence gathered at each level helps faculty and staff understand student learning, reflect on results, and strengthen learning experiences.Ìý
Assessment FrameworkÌý
91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Assessment Framework provides a shared structure for understanding learning across the College. Each level examines student learning from a different perspective. Together, these perspectives help 91³Ô¹ÏÍø better understand student learning and identify opportunities for improvement.ÌýÌý
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Institutional AssessmentÌý
Institutional Assessment examines student learning through the Institutional Learning Outcomes, which represent the broad abilities students develop at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. Evidence from General Education, Program, and Co-Curricular Assessment contributes to the College’s understanding of learning and supports continuous improvement across 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.ÌýÌý
General Education AssessmentÌý
General Education Assessment examines how students demonstrate academic skills across the curriculum. General Education Learning Outcomes provide a shared framework for understanding learning across disciplines and support continuous improvement of the curriculum.ÌýÌý
Co-Curricular AssessmentÌý
Co-Curricular Assessment examines learning that occurs through student organizations and clubs that support curricular or institutional outcomes. These experiences complement the curriculum and contribute to a broader understanding of student learning at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.ÌýÌý
Program AssessmentÌý
Program Assessment examines how well students achieve the skills and abilities defined by Program Learning Outcomes. By bringing together evidence from courses throughout a program, faculty identify patterns, evaluate curriculum effectiveness, and make decisions that strengthen learning.ÌýÌý
Course AssessmentÌý
Course Assessment examines summative evidence gathered at the end of a course. Faculty use this information to reflect on student performance, identify improvements, and strengthen future learning experiences.ÌýÌý
Classroom AssessmentÌý
Classroom Assessment examines formative evidence gathered during lessons and activities. Faculty use Classroom Assessment Techniques to understand learning in the moment and make instructional adjustments that support current students.ÌýÌýÌý