About University Assessment Services
Vision
A campus culture that uses evidence to help students succeed
Mission Statement
University Assessment Services promotes a culture of continuous improvement by collaborating with campus partners to advance student success, encourage program improvement, and provide professional support and services.
Unit Goals
Goal 1. Facilitate Institutional Assessment Efforts
- Coordinate general education outcomes assessment
- Expand alumni outcomes research
- Provide evidence for institutional accreditation (HLC) efforts
- Enhance academic quality through program review
- Enhance student engagement and success through research and evaluation
Goal 2. Build Institutional Assessment Capacity
- Engage faculty and staff in meaningful professional development activities
- Provide programmatic assessment opportunities for units
- Consult individuals and programs in assessment & research best practices
Goal 3. Build Collaborative Partnerships
- Regularly engage with ISU information planning & analysis units and governance entities
- Leverage varied and multi-disciplinary faculty and staff expertise in UAS research projects
- Create and environment that enables decision-makers and users of assessment results
Goal 4. Enhance UAS Staff Development
- Incorporate emerging technologies and assessment techniques
- Conduct specialized and empirical studies
- Engage in a community of assessment scholars and reflective practitioners
Values
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Support
- Curiosity
- Innovation
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