GVSU的评估
“Are our 学生 learning and benefitting from our 项目” is the underlying question we must be able to answer, and it is assessment that provides us with the evidence to document this learning and our efforts to improve the student experience in our classes and co-curricular 项目. GVSU的评估 happens through a comprehensive, multi-level structure. 的 institution engages faculty, 学生, and administrators toward supporting a cycle of continuous improvement that ensures the quality of student education through data-informed processes.
Who Oversees GVSU的评估?
的 University 评估 委员会(UAC), a standing committee of faculty governance, is responsible for developing the formats for the assessment reports around student learning outcomes (SLOs) and student-centered outcomes (SCOs).
Grand Valley State University uses student outcomes as the primary measure of assessment within each unit: SLOs for academic affairs 项目 and SCOs for some co-curricular units.
UAC is the only shared governance committee that evaluates both academic and co-curricular 项目; as such, UAC会员 includes individuals from outside of Academic Affairs to share the workload. 的 committee reviews all assessment plans, reports, and self studies (via GVAssess) while providing feedback and guidance to units for using assessment findings to drive programmatic improvements.
的 UAC works closely with the 战略规划, 评估, and 认证 team to provide assistance to units for their continuous improvement activities.
What are Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Student-Centered Outcomes (SCOs)?
SLOs are measurable statements of the knowledge, 技能, 的态度, and habits of mind that 学生 acquire as a result of the learning experience. SLOs define the fundamental student learning competencies for a program. SLOs focus on content mastery and 技能 that 学生 should know or be able to demonstrate upon completion of the program.
SCOs are a measurable statement based on intentionally designed activities, 项目, and services that reinforce the institution’s mission and values and complement the formal curriculum. SCOs are intended to be used by some co-curricular entities such as study abroad, 咨询中心, and many student services units.
评估计划
Effective assessment planning ensures that SLOs and SCOs:
- are determined through faculty collaboration for their 项目 and/or requirements of accrediting agencies.
- are clear, measurable, and easily understood by 学生.
- appropriately address student knowledge, behavior/技能, and 的态度.
- help the institution achieve the its mission and college, departmental, and unit goals.
评估 Implementation
Effective assessment implementation includes:
- designation of the party/parties responsible for collecting and analyzing all pieces of data;
- clarity about the audience (e.g., faculty, 学生, dean, alumni, etc.) and distribution of all reports/findings;
- reliable and well-defined measures of key outcomes;
- regular, frequent data collection and analysis based on a clear plan.
评估 Follow Through
Effective follow through with assessment data includes:
- reviewing results to assess how well 项目 are achieving their goals;
- using results to continuously improve the educational content and learning experiences provided;
- facilitating feedback mechanisms to improve assessment processes and plans;
- sharing findings with faculty, other 项目, and stakeholders as models, resources, etc.
Institutional-Level Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
In addition to program and unit learning outcomes above, the university has adopted the Skills Learning Outcomes of the 通识教育 Program as institution-level SLOs for undergraduate 学生. 的se institutional level SLOs are coordinated and overseen by the 通识教育 Committee，包括:
- 协作
- 批判性思维
- 道德推理
- 信息素养
- 集成
- 口头交流
- 解决问题
- Quantitative Literacy
- Written Communication
More details on these Skills Learning Outcomes and their associated 评估准则 可以在上面找到吗 通识教育 website.
资源
资源 for assessing student learning, including development of learning objectives, 评估准则, 和调查, 可以在上面找到吗 UAC 网页. Additional resources are available through the Pew Faculty Teaching & 学习中心，以及在我们的 资源 and Support 页面.