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Annual Program Assessment
Program assessment is very important for ensuring that UB students are achieving important learning outcomes for the degree program and is also key for demonstrating to our external stakeholders that we take our educational mission seriously and are committed to continuous improvement.
CATT provides oversight of annual student learning assessment and reporting activities in compliance with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Program assessment plans should be designed to allow for the assessment of at least one learning outcome per academic year, with all learning outcomes being assessed within a 3- to 5-year cycle.
In addition to the annual submission of assessment reports, a summary report for all of the learning outcomes will be submitted with the Comprehensive Program Review.
CATT offers a wide variety of services to support assessment activities in academic departments and programs, including:
- Leadership and resources for accreditation-compliant outcomes assessment in academic programs and academic support units
- Coordination of learning assessment activities across the institution, including assessment of General Education outcomes
- Coordination of professional development opportunities in the area of student learning assessment
- Assistance to programs and units in fulfilling assessment requirements for university annual reports, comprehensive program review and specialized accreditation reviews
- Assistance to faculty in the creation of appropriate course learning outcomes and the development of appropriate methods to assess student achievement
To request assistance in any aspect of program assessment, please request a consultation.