Preparing for Successful Assessment
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In this process, faculty review student work to see if students demonstrated the discipline-specific knowledge and skills that the program wants them to master upon graduation. This assessment takes place at the associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctorate level.
When reviewing student work, the faculty asks themselves:
- How are students progressing through the curriculum of this program?
- Where is there room for students to grow and perform even better in upcoming semesters?
- How and where can we adjust our program?
PLO Assessment Timeline
Step 1: Submit by October 1
Revisit program learning outcomes in Planning & Self-Study to see if they are measurable. If not measurable, consider revising them.
Identify which assignments from which courses will be used to evaluate the chosen program learning outcomes. Decide on a rubric or other means to assess.
Step 2: Submit by November 1
It is recommended to choose an assessment project idea or “Measure” at this time. This step will require identifying a course, assignment, and rubric.
Step 3: December - May
The faculty collect data on identified assignments. If Fall data is collected, it is recommended to submit that data into P&SS by January 30th.
Step 4: Submit by May 15
The leads submit Spring results and ideas for program adjustments (in response to the data collected) into Planning & Self-Study by May 15th. Any Fall data not submitted is also due on this date.
Step 5: Get Notified by September 30
The faculty and leads receive feedback on their academic assessment report from the Assessment Leadership Team.
Complete Your Assessment
If you would like to complete your annual assessment report, visit Planning & Self Study (P&SS) for access. If you have issues accessing the site, please email assess@hartford.edu