It is the academic units responsibility to see that all Core courses are assessed properly and in a timely manner. Instructors should consult with their Chairs and Directors if they have any questions about assessment.
Use one cover sheet per course. Courses with multiple sections also use one cover sheet, with section numbers clearly marked on the sheet and the syllabus. Under each cover sheet (with the top portion completed by the academic unit) include the following:
1. Current syllabus with student learning objectives listed. Eliminate instructor names from the syllabi and supporting materials. To protect the confidentiality of the assessment process, only the unit should know the names of the instructors for sections being documented.
(a) For courses with multiple sections for which the syllabus varies from instructor to instructor, please submit six randomly selected syllabi.
(b) For all other courses, submit one current syllabus from each faculty of record.
2. Course exams.
No more than two sample exams per course. One should be the final.
3. Other kinds of assignments.
Handouts such as sample paper or journal assignments, special projects, student evaluations (summary of pertinent representative comments), or other materials that may help give a fuller picture of course goals and student learning objectives. Please do not submit student work.
A syllabus from Instructor X must be accompanied by supporting materials from Instructor X. Each syllabus submitted must be accompanied by the supporting material requested and clipped together in the order requested.
4. Assessment chart.
5. Assessment discussion from instructor(s) or course coordinator must follow the format below, in the order listed. Three page maximum.
(a) Describe your assessment indicators (e.g. pre-post test, portfolio, or other means of assessing student learning).
(b) Show how they are related to course objectives on the chart and in the narrative.
(c) What did you learn from your assessment?
(d) Do your assessment results suggest any changes that might be needed in your Core course? If yes, what are you considering?
(e) Are there unique aspects of your course that will assist in understanding your assessment results? Other comments?
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