Assessment Policy Overview

1. Assessment Policy Overview Dwayne Holford Coordinator, Academic Affairs

2. History of Assessment in Oklahoma • 1980 - assessment demands placed on higher education • 1989- the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities adopted a “Statement on Assessment and Student Academic Achievement.” • 1991- Legislature adopted 1219 which provided for the establishment of a system wide assessment fee.

3. History of Assessment in Oklahoma • 1991- Regents adopted policy • 1991- institutional plans submitted • 1993 - program fully operational in spring • 1993 - revision required ACT cut scores • 1996 - revision included graduate student assessment • The assessment policy has not changed since 1996 but there have been changes in policy language

4. Current Policy • Policy Contents • Statement of Accountability • Definition and Purpose • Institutional Requirements • Entry-level Assessment and Placement • Mid-Level Assessment • Program Outcomes Assessment • Assessment of Student Satisfaction • Graduate Student Assessment

5. Entry Level Assessment • Each institution will use established ACT scores at or above the State Regents’ established minimum in the four subject areas of science reasoning, mathematics, reading, and English. • To assist institutional faculty and counselors in making decisions that will give students the best possible chance of success in attaining their academic goals

6. 2007-2008 Entry Level Requirements

7. Entry-Level Reporting • The number of students participating in entry level assessment and assessment results • The number of students requiring basic skills development by area • A summary and explanation of the assessment results • The methodologies by which students were required to participate in the improvement of basic skills

8. Mid-Level Assessment • Competencies gained through general education • Results used to improve the institution program • Designed to assess students academic progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking • After student completes 45–70 credit hours • Examples of mid-level assessment include: • Academic standing • GPA • Standardized or locally developed instruments

9. Program Outcomes Assessment • Also known as field of study assessment • Measures how well students are meeting goals and objectives • Instrument is the responsibility of the institution • Guidelines for selecting methodologies • Should reflect the curriculum of the major • Should assess higher level thinking skills • Should be reliable and valid

10. Student Satisfaction • Perceptions of students and alumni important in the evaluation of programs and services • Provide an indication of students’ subjective view • Accomplished through surveys and interviews • Activities included are satisfaction with student services, quality of food, access to financial aid, and parking

11. Mid-Level, Program, and Student Satisfaction Assessment Reporting • The number of students assessed and the assessment results • A summary and explanation of the assessment results • Detailed plans for any instructional changes due to the assessment results

12. Graduate Student Assessment • Institutions are required to perform assessment of graduate students if assessment fees are charged • Emphasis placed on assessing student learning and evaluating student satisfaction • Departmental pre-tests, capstone experiences, cohort tracking, portfolios, interviews and surveys are commonlyused methods

13. OSRHE Policy Manual • http://www.okhighered.org/policy-proced/

14. Any Questions