1. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes February 2006

2. Assessment Committee Debbie Hardy, Director of Assessment Kim Kirby, Co-Chair Georgia Lynn, Co-Chair Carolyn Boone Joe Carter Ja Chambless Susan Coit Amy Hudson Linda Killion Dr. Debby King Gwen McGhee Tracy McGraw Chris Maloney Phyllis Orlicek Carolyn Quarrells Monica Quattlebaum Edelma Simes Tiffany Rogers Shelby Wheeler

3. Assessment A good assessment process can answer three related questions: –What are we trying to do? –How well are we doing it? –How are we using what we discover to improve what we will do in the future?

4. Purpose of Assessment Assessment is the measurement of student learning Improvement of student learning requires that you do something with the assessment results Internal and External

5. Assessment Internal –Measure student learning Ongoing cycle of setting goals Measuring attainment of goals Using results to make informed decisions to continue improvement

6. Assessment External –Request for accountability Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Accrediting Agencies for Academic Programs

7. PCCUA Assessment Reporting Process Institutional Assessment –Established thirteen assessment goals with specific outcomes –Goals and outcomes represent the assessment annual report Division Assessment –Established goals and expected outcomes

8. Assessment Steps Write Expected Outcomes Establish Criteria for Success Assess Performance of Students Analyze Assessment Results Implement Improvements to Increase Learning

9. Closing the Loop Reread, Review and Report Results Reporting Timeline Assessment Results Inquiry and Review for Final Report Assessment and Institutional Strategic Planning

10. Assessment Recommendations Based on Reread, Review & Report –Goal 2: Advising –Goal 9: Core Competencies –Goal 12: Syllabus Process of reviewing assessment outcome will assist in targeting goals to incorporate into college-wide strategic planning process

11. Assessment of Student Learning Outcome Results 2004-05 –Goals & Expected Outcomes –Report of Data Collection –Plan for Improvement Hard copy reports available Online - assessment web page

12. Next Steps… PCCUA has been selected to participate in a team-based workshop focusing on making a difference in student learning (February 7-10, 2006 in Chicago) Continue to analyze data & use results to make decisions Connect assessment of student learning to overall institutional strategic plan

13. HLC statement…. The college has made notable progress in its assessment of student academic achievement. Following the establishment of a committee to examine assessment in 2001, the assessment plan has emerged as an instrument of change across all three campuses.

14. HLC statement… If the level of implementation that has been achieved across all three campuses continues to increase, particularly as it related to the strategic planning process, then the assessment effort may become a model for other colleges that may be struggling with the implementation of a measurable and meaningful assessment process.

15. Assessment Web Page www.pccua.edu/assessment