About University Assessment Services

Stop By

Find us at 308 Kingsley Street, across the street from Kingsley Junior High School and in the parking lot behind the ISU Multicultural Center.

Directions from Hovey Hall
Contact Us
- (309) 438-2135
- Fax: (309) 438-1120
- Assessment@IllinoisState.edu
Mailing Address

University Assessment Services
Illinois State University

Campus Box 2500
Normal, IL 61790-2500

Staff Contact

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.
Values
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Support
- Curiosity
- Innovation

Goal 1. Facilitate Institutional Assessment Efforts
- Coordinate general education outcomes assessment
- Expand alumni outcomes research
- Provide evidence for institutional accreditation (HLC) effort
- 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