How is the Outcomes Assessment Process Contributing to Improvements?
Programs and departments at UNL used their assessment data in many different ways.
- 92% of the programs and departments who implemented their assessment plans during the 2007-2008 academic year used assessment data to identify issues for further study, modify assessment practices, or make program improvements.
- The most common program improvements were improvements to course content, instructional methods, or assessment processes and program or curricular improvements.
- Other enhancements included improved advising, modifications to co-curricular experiences or internships, adjustment of recruitment and retention processes, and enhanced communication between programs and students.
Figure 1. Most common program improvement activities.
Assessment data gathered by programs and departments at UNL during the 2007-2008 academic year were shared with many different audiences.
- Over 91% of the programs and departments reported sharing assessment results with faculty members, alumni groups, students, accreditors, advisory boards, or other external stakeholders.
- The discussions held during the sharing of assessment data with these various groups provided additional information for programs and departments to use in reflecting on possible improvements.
