1. Academic Assessment Committee Report
Faculty Senate:
Dr. Brandon Combs
Director of Assessment, Committee Chair

2. AAC Committee Charge
The Academic Assessment Committee will provide oversight, identify needs, develop recommendations and policies regarding institution-wide assessment of student learning in order to strengthen the university and enhance its accountability. It will also recommend changes in academic assessment processes; review the usefulness of academic assessment strategies, reporting strategies and feedback processes; and ensure that assessment data are used to inform decision-making at all levels. The committee will support, fully or in part, faculty initiatives related to the improvement of academic assessment programs. The committee will maintain close communications with the Faculty Senate, the office of the provost, the UCA Core Council, and other appropriate committees, administrative bodies, and academic units.

3. SET Committee Membership
Brandon Combs, Chair
Jim Downey, COB
Lynn Burley, CLA
Julie Meaux, CHBS
Jennifer Hawkinson, CFAC
Donna Wake, COE
Charles Watson, CNSM
Patricia Smith, Honors
Mary Wood, Invited Guest
Jacob Held, UCA Core
Rose McGarrity, SGA
Relius Johnson, Graduate Student

4. Minutes Recap

5. November 1 to Present Developing a common language
New Assessment Plan format review
New Assessment Plan rubric review
Cursory review of Assessment Report and rubric – further review needed
Assessment Plan approval process discussion and change
Assessment Plan approval
Honors College
Family and Consumer Sciences
PAWS Purchase
Connection to UCA Core

6. Transition

7. Assessment Planning, Reporting, and Alignment
Moving away from CIP Plans to comprehensive Assessment Plans
Annual, institution-wide reporting will begin Fall 2017
New Templates & Rubrics available
Training/consultations available and in process
PAWS
Upcoming workshops
Online training, videos, and manuals
Tying it all together

8. Committee Agenda

9. Moving Forward PAWS Implementation
Maintain and grow culture of evidence and continuous improvement
Assessment Plan reviews
Assessment Report review and feedback

10. Contact Information
Dr. Brandon Combs Director of Assessment Wingo 215A