1. Patty Francis Associate Provost Institutional Assessment & Effectiveness

2.  As recommended by GEAC and approved by College Senate  Three-year schedule for each SLO area, with all assessment conducted in spring  Changes in assessment planning/reporting form to emphasize “assessment for improvement”  Second administration of CLA to assess Critical Thinking outcomes in 2011-12  Role of OIAE  Random selection of courses in fall for subsequent spring semester  Notification of faculty by e-mail with forms attached, copied to chairs

3.  Dedication of roundtables at Life of the Mind to GE assessments conducted in previous year (this year: AA2, AH2, BC2, OS2, WS2)  GEAC invitations to all faculty who taught in SLO areas during preceding spring  Provision of summary of results and “closing the loop” comments to attendees

4.  Outcomes  Provost’s memo at beginning of Fall 2011 semester  Planned transition to on-line reporting for Spring 2012  Compliance  Notification to provost and deans  Expectations faculty will administer assessment in subsequent fall semester (if teaching a relevant course)

5. Program Review and Assessment of Student Learning

6.  Development and implementation of APAC Guidelines for Assessing Student Learning  Submission of plans in three steps  First data collection to take place during 2011- 12 (and included in annual reports)  Role of OIAE  Implementation of workshops for chairpersons whose programs are up for 7-year review  Feedback on reports