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Test University

Chief Executive Officer:
Liaison Name: Robert Howard
Liaison Title: Test
Liaison Phone: 315 345-6057
Liaison E-mail: rob@howarddc.com
Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Type: Two-Year
Governance: Public
Size: Small (less than 5,000)

Institutional Audit and Action Plan: November 2013 - November 2014

Student Learning Outcomes

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A.Student learning outcome statements (institutional and within academic and cocurricular programs) clearly articulate what students should be able to do, achieve, demonstrate, or know upon graduation.1Yes
B.Student learning outcome statements are easily understood by internal and external stakeholders.2Yes
C.Student learning outcome statements are accessible to internal and external stakeholders.3
D.Appropriate stakeholders were fully involved in establishing student learning outcomes.4
E.Student learning outcomes are externally informed or benchmarked, reflect generally accepted higher education goals, are of appropriate college-level rigor, and are appropriate given the mission of the institution.

Evidence Gathering

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F.There is a written assessment plan in place which describes when, how, and how frequently each student learning outcome is assessed.
G.The assessment plan embodies principles of good assessment practice.
H.The assessment plan is supported by adequate and appropriate infrastructure and resources to ensure its sustainability.
I.The assessment plan is regularly reexamined.
J.A chart, diagram, map, narrative or other document identifies the places in the curriculum and cocurriculum where students encounter and/or achieve each student learning outcome.

Accomplishment

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K.Evidence of the levels at which your students achieve student learning outcomes exists.

Evidence Reporting

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L.Reporting on student learning outcomes is directed at the appropriate audiences and designed to meet their needs.
M.Reporting on student learning outcomes is accessible to internal and external stakeholders.
N.Reporting on student learning outcomes is easily understood by internal and external stakeholders.

Evidence Use

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O.Collaborative discussions across programs, departments, and the entire campus take place about evidence and its use to improve student learning.
P.A plan exists for using evidence to improve student learning that includes a clear decision making process for approving and implementing recommendations.
Q.Evidence is used to drive planning, budgeting, decision making, and for making recommendations for improvement of student learning.
R.Recommendations for improvement of student learning are implemented, including making changes in priorities, program offerings, and the allocation or reallocation of resources.
S.The impact of evidence-based changes is continuously reviewed and evaluated to determine how effectively student learning has improved.

Commitment

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T.An ongoing and integrated commitment to achieving student learning outcomes is visible in the actions of the campus community.
U.Faculty and administrators serve as a resource for others (e.g., at their own institution, at other institutions, with professional associations) working to initiate or improve their assessment practices.
V.The President joins with other presidents to advocate for this agenda.

Action Plan

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