The PRR: Linking Assessment, Planning & Budgeting PRR Workshop – April 4, 2013

1. The PRR: Linking Assessment, Planning & Budgeting PRR Workshop – April 4, 2013 Barbara Samuel Loftus, Ph.D. Misericordia University

2. (2) PRR Objectives • To determine the current status of the implementation of processes for the assessment of institutional effectiveness + assessment of student learning outcomes (Standards 7 & 14) • To assess the extent to which linked institutional planning + budgeting processes are in place (Standards 2 & 3)

3. Institutional Effectiveness + Student Learning Outcomes • Demonstration of organized, documented + sustained assessment processes • Clearly articulated institutional + unit-level goals • Student learning outcomes at institutional, program + course level • Implemented strategies to achieve those goals • Assessed achievement of those goals

4. Institutional Effectiveness + Student Learning Outcomes • Used the results of assessments to: • Improve programs, services, teaching, + learning • Inform planning • Inform resource allocation decisions

5. Institutional Effectiveness + Student Learning Outcomes • Note: • Evidence provided of assessment results • Processes + results are documented • Structures in place to ensure success • Evidence of a culture of assessment – faculty, staff, senior leadership • Guidelines, policies, resources + support of assessment initiatives • Communication-sharing of results

6. Institutional Effectiveness + Student Learning Outcomes • Primary Context: • Standard 7: Institutional Assessment • Standard 14: Assessment of Student Learning • Resource: “Assessing Student Learning + Institutional Effectiveness: Understanding Middle States Expectations”

7. Assessing Institutional Effectiveness • Development of linkages: • Institutional Mission + Institutional Goals • Administrative Unit + Academic Program Goals (Annual Reports; Measures of Success; Assessment Results; Budget Resources) • Strategic Plan Goals (Performance Indicators)

8. Assessing Institutional Effectiveness • Examples of Institutional Effectiveness College/University Measurements: • NSSE • Graduating Senior Surveys • Alumni Surveys • Retention + Graduation Rates

9. Assessing Institutional Effectiveness • Strategic Plan Annual Review Process = oversight + tracking progress of strategic plan goals (in terms of goal achievement) • Assessment of Key Factors in Strategic Plan: • Timely completion of action steps • Progress of quantitative performance indicators toward goals • Achievement of financial targets • Need for changes in context of plan or implementation

10. Assessment of Student Learning • Academic Programs • Links between program goals, institutional mission and related institutional goals, strategic plan goals + general education program • Program learning outcomes (align course outcomes with program-level outcomes) • Methods of assessment • Implementation of assessment plans • Use of results to improve student learning

11. Assessment of Student Learning • Example: Academic Program Annual Report • Documented program assessment plan • Student learning outcomes assessment report • Anticipated changes based on assessment results • Resources (budget requests) required for improvements

12. Assess Institutional Effectiveness + Student Learning Summary Points: • Evidence of organized + sustained processes • Evidence that results are being used to improve programs + services • Evidence that results are being used to inform planning + resource allocation decisions

13. Linked Institutional Planning + Budgeting Processes • Thorough overview + analysis of institution’s planning + budgeting processes • Demonstration of how those processes are integrated + linked • Evidence of key planning documents • Primary Context: Standard 2: Planning, Resource Allocation, + Institutional Renewal

14. Linked Institutional Planning + Budgeting Processes • Note: • Ongoing planning + resource allocation based on mission + goals • Objectives developed to achieve goals • Use assessment results for institutional renewal • Evidence of strategic plan implementation + resource allocation • Evaluation of success of strategic plan + resource allocation as quality improvement

15. Budget Process Goals • Support the Strategic Plan • Allocate resources needed to implement successfully • Congruence of the annual budget with strategic plan objectives + action steps • Support Department + Academic Program Operational Needs = Annual Budget Development Process

16. Annual Budget Development Process • Organization of Administrative Department/ Academic Program Annual Report • Link department/program goals to institutional goals • Enrollment trends/ SWOT/ Student Support • 3-year forecasts – enrollment expectations, faculty/ staff requests, expense requirements, capital needs • Resources required for improvements based on assessment information

17. Linked Institutional Planning + Budgeting Processes • Summary Points • Evidence of documented + inclusive processes • Evidence of integrated strategic, department + academic program plans • Ensure that institution’s mission + vision remain central • Revenues + expenses are in proper relationship • Capital needs are defined