Background

Centrally documenting program assessment plans and P-2 forms ensures better service to our students through this continual improvement process. 

The next step to distinguish the University and keep pace with the anticipated NCA/HLC accreditation requirements is to document how each degree program assesses its learning outcomes.

To that end, the assessment planning process should consist of two steps:

1. Programs should document a written program assessment plan, mapping the program curricula to methods of assessment. 
2. Using its assessment plan, programs should complete and submit the P-2 form in eCurriculum.

Timeline

The above documents will be collected by May 15^th, unless a program requests an extension by April 15^th. An extension request can be made in one of the following ways:

1. Individual Extension Requests:  Program faculty can submit an individual extension request for each program (by PASLA code) at this online form.
2. Batch Extension Requests:  If this process is managed centrally by the college, an extension request for multiple PASLAs can be made by completing the Extension Request Spreadsheet and returning it to Program.Assessment@uc.edu. 

Resources

We recognize that this process raises more of a challenge for some colleges than others, but want to assure you we are making every effort to support your endeavors. Here is a listing of resources we hope you find useful and are able to forward to your colleagues.

AC Guidance – this website contains guidance pertaining to the University’s program assessment priorities, expectations, and timeline. 

• Extension Request
• FAQs

CET&L Resources – this website contains resources regarding how to develop, evaluate, and review Program Assessment Plans.  http://www.uc.edu/cetl/program-assess.html

• Workbooks
• Presentations
• Evaluation rubrics, and
• Registration to in-person workshops and training sessions

eCurriculum Support – this website contains resources and training materials for eCurriculum users regarding how to submit, edit, and review curriculum and program information.

http://www.uc.edu/ecurriculum.html