Student Life Assessment & Divisional Effectiveness
The Assessment Team will work to support student learning and success by providing leadership, oversight, and management for departmental and divisional assessment, evaluations, and institutional priorities. The chair will work closely with the team to ensure goals and expectations of the team are implemented.
The Assessment team will:
- Serve as the direct connection with departments in the Division of Student Life:
- Act as the primary personal communication resource for the Directors regarding proposed assessment initiatives; all initiatives related to assessment in each respective department must be conducted in consultation with and approved by Director or appropriate staff member in the department
- Provide assistance and feedback on departmental assessment plans; based on divisional assessment plan and division strategic plan and priorities
- Provide monthly reports on departmental assessment efforts
- Provide support and training to staff within each department to ensure those who are creating assessments are utilizing appropriate questions and protocols appropriate for the type of assessment being conducted; and
- Assist departments in utilizing their findings for continuous improvement
- Examine current assessment initiatives to evaluate current practices, programs, and initiatives to identify cross-departmental assessments
- Provide relevant data gathered through divisional or departmental assessments across the division
- Respond to data requests within the Division of Student Life
- Provide trainings for the Division of Student Life staff related to assessment, evaluation, and research
- Serve as a warehouse of information related to NSSE, CAS Standards, agency appropriate standards, SACS Core requirements, and standards for the Division of Student Life
- Provide resources and information related to assessment and work of Assessment & Divisional Effectiveness to all constituents
Ultimately, the focus of the Assessment Team is to increase accountability and credibility, enhance the culture of assessment and evaluation, and improve efficiency.
