Assessment
Defines the purpose and process of student learning assessment at A-State. This book includes foundational concepts, committee structures, assessment cycles, and documentation procedures that guide academic units in evaluating and improving student learning.
Chapter 1: Getting Started
This chapter introduces the foundational concepts and institutional framework for academic assess...
Assessment Manual
The purpose of this manual is to articulate Arkansas State University’s (A-State) processes for e...
A-State Assessment Cycle
This calendar outlines the recurring assessment responsibilities for academic and non-academic un...
Assessing Cocurricular, Extracurricular, and Auxiliary Units
Distinguishing between Cocurricular, Extracurricular, and Auxiliary Units Defining Cocurric...
Chapter 2: Assessment Governance
This chapter outlines the university’s shared governance structure for academic assessment. It in...
A-State Assessment Committee (AAC)
This content is included from: Shared Governance → A-State Assessment Committee (AAC)
Cocurricular Assessment Committee (CCAC)
This content is included from: Shared Governance →Co-Curricular Assessment Committee (CCAC)
Program-Level Assessment Committee (PAC)
This content is included from: Shared Governance →Co-Curricular Assessment Committee (CCAC)
General Education Committee
This content is included from: Shared Governance → General Education Committee
Chapter 3: Planning and Designing Assessment
This chapter supports academic departments in developing and refining program-level student learn...
Introduction to Program-Level Assessment
Program-level assessment is a structured process for evaluating how well students achieve the lea...
Developing Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Maps
Clear, measurable student learning outcomes are the foundation of effective program-level assessm...
Designing Assessment Methods
Once learning outcomes are defined and mapped to the curriculum, the next step is to determine ho...
Using Results for Improvement
Assessment is most valuable when it leads to action. Once data has been collected and analyzed, d...
Chapter 4: Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
This chapter defines the knowledge, skills, and abilities students are expected to achieve upon c...
University Learning Outcomes
University Learning Outcomes are determined and assessed by the Accreditation and Assessment Comm...
General Education Learning Outcomes
Mission The general education program develops a foundation and motivation for the lifelong purs...
College of Agriculture - Student Learning Outcomes
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate Agriculture, MS (All C...
Neil Griffin College of Business – Student Learning Outcomes
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate Business Core See Out...
College of Education & Behavioral Science – Student Learning Outcomes
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate College Student Person...
College of Engineering and Computer Science – Student Learning Outcomes
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate Civil Engineering See...
College of Liberal Arts and Communication – Student Learning Outcomes
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate Humanities and Social ...
College of Nursing and Health Professions – Student Learning Outcomes
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate Athletic Training ...
College of Science and Mathematics – Student Learning Outcomes
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate Actuarial Science Vie...
University College – Student Learning Outcomes
First Year Experience The following outcomes describe the expected competencies for students com...
College of Veterinary Medicine
Degree Program Table Program Outcomes Undergraduate Graduate Veterinary Medicine - ...
Chapter 5: General Education Review Process
This chapter outlines the quadrennial review process for General Education courses at Arkansas St...
Chapter 6: Program Review and Reporting
This chapter guides academic departments through the formal program review process required by th...
Overview of Program Review
Academic Program Review (APR) at Arkansas State University is a collaborative process led by facu...
ADHE Program Review Requirements and Procedures
Academic Program Review at Arkansas State University is conducted in alignment with Arkansas Code...
Internal Planning Timeline
Academic Program Review (APR) at A-State is a structured, multi-month process. This guide walks d...
Guide to Writing the Self-Study Report
The AHECB Existing Program Review Policy adopted in October 2008 requires the review of all acade...
Example Planning Documents
These examples are provided as reference for the Program Review Process A-State Internal Timel...
Program Assessment Review (PAR) Rubric
This rubric evaluates the completeness and quality of program assessment reports. Each category i...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This page answers common questions about the academic program review process at Arkansas State Un...
Leaving the Den Survey Results
The Leaving the Den Survey is administered to graduating students in the in the weeks preceding t...