What is UNL learning from assessing student learning?
Once assessment data are gathered, programs and departments use the assessment data to develop a variety of insights as shown in Table 2.
- 76% of the program assessment activities gave programs and departments insight into a variety of topics and issues in addition to student learning including the coherence of courses in the curriculum, the quality of the assessment process, and the effectiveness of advising practices.
- This wide range of insights reveals a strong commitment by programs and departments to fully engage in the assessment process.
Table 2. Thematic summary of insights developed from assessment data
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Type of program insight |
Percent of program assessment |
Insight into student learning |
78% |
Coherence of courses in curriculum |
24% |
Quality of assessment process |
19% |
Effectiveness of advising practices |
10% |
Contribution of co-curricular experiences |
8% |
Quality of teaching |
5% |
Other |
4% |
Engagement of students and faculty |
3% |
Factors contributing to retention / recruitment |
3% |
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To illustrate some of the insights developed from assessment data at UNL, exemplars were identified from the 2007-2008 assessment reports.
