You cannot add **Methods** or **Findings** until at least one **Outcome** has been created and saved.
--- ## **Video Tutorial** **Watch:** Defining Program Outcomes This short video explains how to create and manage program outcomes in Nuventive. ** --- ## **Key Features** ### **Accessing Outcomes** - Navigate to your program using the **selection menu**. - From the **left-hand menu**, select **Assessment > Outcomes, Methods, and Findings**. --- ### **Creating an Outcome** - If no outcomes exist, you’ll see blank fields for **Outcome Short Name** and **Outcome Description**. - Click the **green and white plus button** to add a new outcome. - Complete the following fields: - **Outcome Short Name**: A brief label (e.g., *Communication*). - **Outcome Description**: Full text of the outcome statement. - **Status**: Defaults to *Active* unless archiving an old outcome. - **Assessment Schedule**: Select the academic years for assessment. *Institutional requirement: All outcomes must be assessed within a four-year cycle.* - **Outcome Type**: Typically *Program-Level Outcome*. --- ### **Saving and Managing Outcomes** - Click **Save** in the top-right corner to finalize your outcome. - After saving: - Reorder outcomes using the **six-dot handle**. - Edit, copy, or delete outcomes using the **vertical ellipses (⋮)** menu. --- ## **Need Help?** Contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment: **Phone:** (870) 972-2989 **Location:** Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library **Email:****Tip:** Only **A (Assessed)** should appear more than once in a category.
--- ## Specialized Accreditor Mapping - If your program has specialized accreditation, follow the same process as above for mapping outcomes to accreditor standards. ---**Note:** Accurate mapping not only aligns your outcomes with institutional goals—it also powers dashboard visualizations and supports reporting tools in later stages of the assessment cycle.
--- ## Need Help? Contact the **Office of Accreditation and Assessment**: Phone: (870) 972-2989 Location: Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library Email:You cannot add **Findings** until at least one **Method** has been created and saved for the **Outcome**.
--- ## **Video Tutorial** **Watch:** Recording Findings This short video explains how to enter findings and interpret results in Nuventive. --- ## **Key Features** ### **Accessing Findings** - Navigate to your program using the **selection menu**. - From the **left-hand menu**, select **Assessment > Outcomes, Methods, and Findings**. - Open the outcome you want to report on by: - Double-clicking the outcome name, or - Using the **vertical ellipses (⋮)** menu on the right. - Select the **Findings** tab. --- ### **Creating a Finding** - Click the **green and white plus button** to add a new finding. - Complete the following fields: - **Overview**: Summarize the results of your assessment. - **Target Met?**: Indicate whether the target was met, exceeded, or not met. - **Reporting Period**: Select the academic year for which you are reporting. - **Multiple Modalities**: Indicate whether results represent multiple program modalities (e.g., hybrid vs. fully online). - **Student Counts**: Enter the number of students assessed and the number who met the target. - **Analysis and Reflection**: Provide interpretation of results and implications for improvement. - **Action Plan**: Outline steps for addressing findings. - **Evidence (Optional)**: Upload supporting documentation. --- ### **Saving and Managing Findings** - Click **Save** in the top-right corner to finalize your finding. - After saving: - Review the breadcrumb trail at the top to confirm the finding is linked to the correct outcome and method. - Edit or delete findings using the **vertical ellipses (⋮)** menu. --- ## **Need Help?** Contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment: **Phone:** (870) 972-2989 **Location:** Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library **Email:****Tip:** Use rubric feedback to revise outcomes, strengthen methods, and improve documentation in future cycles.
--- ## **Video Tutorials** ### **Watch: Program Assessment Review Rubric** How to access and interpret the rubric used during the review. ### **Watch: Program Assessment Review** Overview of the review process and how feedback is delivered. --- ## Accessing the Program Assessment Review Rubric To view the rubric: - Use the left-hand menu in Nuventive to navigate to **Program Assessment Review Rubric** - Select the rubric from the side panel - You can view the rubric directly in Nuventive or download a copy The rubric covers all major sections of your assessment documentation, including: - Program Information - Outcomes - Methods - Findings - Curriculum Mapping You can also access the rubric from within the **Assessment Outcomes**, **Methods**, and **Findings** sections using the same side panel. --- ### Feedback and Purpose Once the review is complete, your program will receive feedback from the Office of Accreditation and Assessment. This includes: - A completed rubric with scores and comments - Highlights of strengths and areas for improvement - Recommendations for future assessment cycles This feedback helps ensure that: - Assessment practices are meaningful and well-documented - Programs receive consistent, actionable guidance - Institutional standards for assessment are upheld --- ## Need Help? Contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment: Phone: (870) 972-2989 Location: Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library Email:**Tip:** Use the audit log to track edits and restore previous versions if needed.
--- ## External Reviewer Feedback **Watch: Program Review External Reviewer Feedback** External reviewers receive a login link via email. Everyone else uses single sign-on. To enter feedback: - Select your program and go to **Program Review → External Reviewer Feedback**. - Click ➕ to begin a new review. - Complete each section using the ADHD Program Review Template. - Upload the **signed cover sheet** (required for ADHE). - Save and close.**Tip:** Cover sheets can be digitally signed or scanned and uploaded.
--- ## Response to Reviewer **Watch: Program Review Response to Reviewer** To respond to reviewer recommendations: - Go to **Program Review → Responses to External Reviewer Recommendations**. - Click **Add New Response**. - Select the self-study year and enter your response. - Set completion status and date, then save.**Tip:** You can reopen and edit responses later using the three-dot menu.
--- ## Action Plans **Watch: Program Review Action Plans** To create and track action plans: - Go to **Program Review → Action Plan**. - Click **Add Recommendation** and enter the reviewer’s suggestion. - Add your response and select the self-study year. - Click **Future Planned Actions** to enter your plan, timeline, responsible party, and needed resources. - Later, add a **Progress Report** to document completion.**Tip:** Use clear timelines and designate responsible individuals to ensure accountability.
--- ## Printable Reports **Watch: Program Review Printable Reports** To generate a comprehensive report: - Go to **Program Review → Program Review Printable Reports**. - Select the self-study year and action plan update year. - Click **Run Report**. - Download or print the file for submission to ADHE.**Tip:** These reports include your self-study, reviewer feedback, and action plans.
--- ## Need Help? Contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment: Phone: (870) 972-2989 Location: Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library Email:**Tip:** Use the quadrennial summary to reflect on long-term trends and provide meaningful feedback to the General Education Committee.
--- ## Video Tutorial **Watch: General Education Outcomes Assessment** How to navigate the workspace and complete assessment for General Education courses. --- ## Navigating the Workspace To begin: - Use the **drop-down menu** to select your **General Education Course** and **Department** - In the **left-hand menu**, choose **Course General Education Outcomes Assessment** You’ll also see related sections in the menu: - **GEC Quadrennial Feedback** - **Printable Reports** - **Documents Library** – functions like other workspaces and stores supplemental documentation --- ## Completing the Assessment Once you’ve selected your course: - The **General Education outcomes** should already be present in your workspace - You do **not** need to create new outcomes—these are set by the General Education Committee - Open the outcome using double-click or the ellipses menu - Proceed through the assessment steps in order: 1. **Methods** 2. **Findings** 3. **Quadrennial Summary** Each step builds on the previous one—methods must be entered before findings, and findings must be entered before completing the quadrennial summary. --- ## Quadrennial Summary The **Quadrennial Summary** is reviewed by the General Education Committee and should reflect four years of assessment data. Use this section to: - Provide overall feedback on student learning - Develop a narrative based on your findings - Reference the **General Education Quadrennial Reports** in the side panel to select your cycle and run a report After completing your summary, be sure to **save and close**. --- ## Need Help? Contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment: Phone: (870) 972-2989 Location: Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library Email:**Tip:** Review the Quadrennial Review Rubric before submitting your summary to ensure your report addresses all key areas.
--- # Video Tutorial **Watch: GEC Quadrennial Feedback** How to access the feedback workspace and understand the review process. --- ## Navigating the Feedback Workspace To access the feedback workspace: - Use the **left-hand menu** in Nuventive to select **GEC Quadrennial Feedback** - This section is used by the **Quadrennial Review Committee** to evaluate your four-year assessment summary - Feedback is based on the **Quadrennial Review Rubric** --- ## Using the Rubric The **Quadrennial Review Rubric** outlines the criteria used by reviewers to assess your report. You are encouraged to use the rubric as a guide while developing your assessment process and reporting on methods and findings. --- ## Feedback and Notification Once the committee has completed its review: - You will receive feedback based on the rubric - A determination will be made regarding your quadrennial report - Notifications will be sent by both the **General Education Committee** and the **Office of Accreditation and Assessment** --- ## Need Help? Contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment: Phone: (870) 972-2989 Location: Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library Email:**Tip:** Use the report filters to narrow your results by cycle, outcome status, or method before generating your document.
--- # Video Tutorial **Watch: Printable Reports** How to access, filter, and download assessment reports from Nuventive. --- ## Accessing Printable Reports To begin: - Use the **left-hand menu** to navigate to **Assessment → Printable Reports** - Use the **right-hand side panel** to expand the layout and view available reports --- ### Running a Report To generate a report: 1. **Hover over** a report to view a short description of its contents 2. **Click** the report to open filter options 3. Use the **drop-down menus** to select: - Active or archived status - Assessment cycle - Outcome status - Methods - Cycle 4. Click **Run Report** The report will open as a **Word document** within Nuventive. You can then **download and edit** the file as needed. --- ## Need Help? If you need a custom report or encounter issues, contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment: Phone: (870) 972-2989 Location: Room 610, Dean B. Ellis Library Email: