| Common Language for Assessment Assessment-The systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development Assessment Plan - A document which identifies expected outcomes for an educational program and outlines how and when the identified outcomes will be assessed Assessment Report - An annual document, based on the Assessment Plan, that presents and explains assessment results and shows how assessment results are being used to improve the educational program. Assessment Method - A process employed to gather assessment information Direct Methods - Processes employed to assess student learning directly by requiring students to demonstrate knowledge and skills Indirect Methods - Processes employed to assess a program and/or student learning indirectly by gathering indirect information related to student learning or program success. Examples of indirect methods include questionnaires which ask students to reflect on their learning and satisfaction surveys of employers. Mission Statement - A concise statement outlining the purpose of a program Outcomes - A specific, measurable and/or identifiable learning goal focusing on the end result of learning, rather than the process Student Learning Outcomes - An identified action that a student is expected to demonstrate in terms of knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes upon completion of an educational program Other Program Outcomes - Other program outcomes not directly related to student learning, such as student/faculty ratio or program completion rate Curriculum
Map - A matrix representation of a program's learning outcomes showing where
the outcomes are taught within the program |