… and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development." (Palomba & Banta, 1999) Benchmarking: A data point of comparison that can be measured over time. Often external benchmarks are used such as peer institutions or peer programs. Capstone Course/Culminating Experience: An upper division … against the performance of their peers. Objectives: Express intended learning outcomes in precise terms, describing specific behaviors and knowledge students should exhibit. Open Pathway: A pathway for maintaining accreditation with HLC that features a 10-year reaffirmation cycle where quality assurance and quality improvement are addressed separately. Oral Presentations: Reports given to a group including experts who evaluate the work presented. Outcomes: Clear, concise statements that describe how students can demonstrate …
… Assessment Timeline Fall SemesterAssessment data collection (as needed)AugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberDepartment/unit assessment meeting (suggested).SLO's updated in Planning Assessment Plan updated in Planning Assessment Coordinator Meeting.Annual assessment reports submitted in planning.Assessment Sub- Committee meeting and reviews.Department/unit assessment meeting (suggested). Spring SemesterAssessment data collection (as needed)JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayFall semester assessment data entered in Planning (Outcomes optional). Assessment reviews returned to programs/units.Assessment coordinator meeting. Spring semester assessment data …