Misconceptions |
Reality
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| Assessment is . . . |
| 1. |
...completed once a year |
1. |
...a continuous process |
| 2. |
...the responsibility of program directors |
2. |
...a process involving all faculty in a program to ensure all program outcomes/objectives are met. |
| 3. |
...not important |
3. |
...vital for programs to remain current in the field and to offer the best learning experience for students. |
| 4. |
...complicated |
4. |
...a time-consuming process in its first year. Once baselines are established, the process becomes one of determining where improvements are needed and refining the plan. |
| 5. |
...imposed on us by accrediting agencies and the institution |
5. |
...part of the accountability process and is a fact of life in higher education. |
| 6. |
...additional work
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6. |
...natural for faculty who want to collect information about student performance for the purpose of improving instruction. |
In addition to the information included here, we invite you to participate in events focused on Assessment listed in our calendar and to contact the Faculty Center for additional assistance.
