Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Assessment

At The University of Southern MIssissippi, assessment of academic programs and administrative units is overseen by The University Assessment Committee. This Committee supports the process of continual self-evaluation and improvement across all academic and administrative units.  The Committee’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the institution complies with the Principles of Accreditation for Quality Enhancement published by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools with regards to assessment as stated in Comprehensive Standard 3.3.1:

The institution identifies expected outcomes for its educational programs and its administrative and educational support services; assesses whether it achieves these outcomes; and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of those results.

Information about the committee's bylaws, members, assessment rubrics, and meeting minutes can be found at: University Assessment Committee

Information for academic and administrative unit assessment can be found here.

Academic Assessment

General Education Curriculum Assessment
GEC Assessment Report Template
2006-2007 GEC Assessment Report Information

General Education Curriculum Revision

Calendars and Guidelines
Academic Program Assessment Calendar
Academic Assessment Workshop Presentation - Summer 2007

Assessment Report Guidelines - Academic 2007

WEAVEonline
WEAVEonline Summer Checklist - Academic 2007
WEAVE Instructions for Entering Findings
WEAVE Instructions for Entering Analysis, Action Tracking, and Annual Report

Other Information
Assessment Terms and Definitions - Academic
New Assessment Cycle Details - Academic

 

Administrative Unit Assessment

Calendars and Guidelines
Administrative Unit Assessment Calendar

Assessment Report/Assessment Plan Guidelines - Administrative 2007

WEAVEonline
WEAVEonline Summer Checklist - Administrative 2007 (Traditional Calendar)
WEAVEonline Summer Checklist - Administrative 2007 (Alternative Calendar)
WEAVE instructions for Entering Assessment Report and Assessment Plan

Other Information
Assessment Terms and Definitions - Administrative
New Assessment Cycle Details - Administrative

 


 
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