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September 15, 16, 17, 22, and 23, 2009. USP Assessment Workshops. Evaluation of Student Learning in the University Studies Program as a Whole Evaluation of Student Learning in the University Studies Program by Category. What is usp assessment?.
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September 15, 16, 17, 22, and 23, 2009 USP Assessment Workshops
Evaluation of Student Learning in the University Studies Program as a Whole Evaluation of Student Learning in the University Studies Program by Category What is usp assessment?
USP assessment is NOT an evaluation of individual courses USP assessment is NOT an evaluation of individual teachers USP assessment is NOT an evaluation of individual students What usp assessment isn’t
To ensure that student learning goals of USP are being met. To improve student learning in general education. To meet the obligations that UW has to the Higher Learning Commission. To achieve the objectives outlined in UP III. Why Assess USP?
Once a database is achieved WA/WB/WC, QA/QB, O, and I/L can be rotated as the C and S categories The assessment process, itself, is subject to assessment, and therefore, revision over time. When to assess usp continued
Suggested Process • Plan ahead to ensure that one or more assignments meets the scoring sheet criteria (read the scoring sheet) • Collect assignment(s) from students • Grade assignment for course purposes • Assess assignment for USP purposes • Return graded assignment to students • Complete online scoring rubric and submit to Academic Affairs • Data collected by category • Data maintained in database How to Assess USP
Scoring rubric online Submit to Academic Affairs within 2 weeks after the end of semester classes Be sure to provide brief description of assignment How to assess usp continued
Erika Prager, University Assessment Specialist ekprager@uwyo.edu; 766-2897 Your College Assessment Coordinator Penne Ainsworth, Associate Dean, COB penne@uwyo.edu; 766-3167 Who do i contact for help?