Assessment
Student achievements and program outcomes are determined through a comprehensive assessment plan that links to the missions of the Center, Student Services, and the University:
- foster student success by reinforcing the principle that academics come first
- cultivate diversity of thought and culture
- promote learning, discovery, and engagement
The Center conducts its assessments through evaluation instruments that have been purchased or developed by staff.
Department Assessment
- 2006-2007 Dashboard Statistics : 2007-08 report forthcoming
Individual Student Assessment
The Center administers the ACT Study Skills Inventory in the Psy 1730 Strategies for Academic Success classes to help students identify learning skills strengths and deficits. This information is then used to develop action plans for improvement.
Program Assessment
Assessments are developed to determine outcomes of programs and services and to inform Center decisions regarding development and maintenance of current and future programs. The instruments and techniques used to conduct Center assessments are based on the unique characteristics and goals of each program or service.
| Program | Description and data |
|---|---|
| Classes: Psy 1730 Strategies for Academic Success MHR 2160 Tutor Certification |
ACT Study Skills Inventory: pre-and post assessments in all sections of Psy 1730 Strategies for Academic Success
USU Teacher/Course evaluations In-class instructional assessments, using Classroom Assessment Techniques (Cross and D'Angelo) and similar assessment techniques Psy 1730 instructor meetings each semester to discuss curriculum and implement course modifications Tutor evaluations of MHR 2160 Tutor Training Class: Fall and Spring |
| Math and Statistics Tutoring | Usage analysis: number of unique students and total tutoring sessions School year: 2007-08 data forthcoming Fall Spring End-of-semester student evaluations of tutoring program and tutors: Fall Spring Comparisons 2002-2006: students tutored and total sessions Tutor observation form: new tutors are observed and evaluated, followed by an individual feedback session. Returning tutors are also observed, though a formal written evaluation is not conducted unless performance indicates the need to do do. |
| Supplemental Instruction | Course
grade and g.p.a. comparisons of SI participants and non-participants:
School year: 2007-08 data forthcoming SI leader evaluations of program: SI leaders complete a program evaluation at the end of each semester Fall |
| Student Surveys | Freshmen/Sophomore Student Survey. Refer to page 22 for satisfaction ratings of SI and Tutoring.
General Education Focus Group Refer to page 5 for student comments regarding SI program. |
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