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SACSCOC: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 

AALHE:  Association for the Assessment of Learning in  Higher Education 

AEFIS Academy: Community of Practices in Higher Education Assessment 

NILOA: National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment

Programmatic Accreditors

In accordance with SACSCOC substantive change policy, the University of Kentucky has several approved off-campus instructional sites where 25% or more of an instructional program is delivered. Approved sites can be found here. 

• University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
• University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
• University of California - Los Angeles
• University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
• University of Washington - Seattle
• University of Texas - Austin
• University of California - Berkeley
• University of California - Davis
• University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Pennsylvania State University - University Park
• University of Florida
• Texas A&M University
• Ohio State University - Columbus
• University of Virginia
• University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
• University of Maryland - College Park
• University of California - San Diego
• Purdue University - West Lafayette
• University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
• Rutgers the State University of NJ - New Brunswick

Refer to the UK Core mapping written guide and/or UK Core mapping video tutorial for instructions on how to map UK Core assignments in Canvas.

Refer to UK Core Assessment Checklist as an additional resource that you may find helpful.

All instructors at the university are encouraged to take advantage of the services offered by the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT). The CELT staff offers consultations and workshops for all instructors at the university, including those teaching Core courses.

Dashboard to determine when specific areas and courses are scheduled for assessment: https://ospie.uky.edu/assessment-schedule

Access Canvas Tutorials : https://ospie.uky.edu/canvas-core-tutorials

Resources related to Administrative Unit Assessment including orientation video, Powerpoint, examples, Workshop announcements and videos are available on the Administrative Unit Assessment Sharepoint Site. 

Resources related to Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment including templates, training videos, guidance documents and more can be found on the Program Student Learning Outcomes SharePoint site. This is also where plans and reports are submitted and stored for each program. If you are a program director or assessment staff for your college and need access to this site, please email OSPIE@uky.edu

Resources related to Periodic Review including cycle, orientation, manual, examples, timelines, and templates are located on the Periodic Review Sharepoint Site

Burning glass  is a labor market tool that allows users to assess alignment between academic programs and labor markets. The University currently has access to two products (labor insight and program insight) that merges data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), IPEDS (Department of Education), and actual job postings. Programs use these tools to assess curriculum alignment, potential salaries and employment opportunities, and identify business partnerships. For more information please contact OSPIE.

CPE has a number of policies and resources related to New and Existing Programs.  OSPIE supports state regulatory requirements related to new program, program changes, and program review.  Please contact OSPIE directly if you have any questions related to these areas. 

OSPIE works closely with the University's Curricular Process to support program changes and new program proposals. However, these are separate, but related, processes.  

Some important links: 

• Proposals are submitted through Curriculum 
• Forms and Documentation related to New programs and Program Changes

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) STEM Designated Degree Program List is a complete list of fields of study that DHS considers to be science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields of study for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension described at 8 CFR 214.2(f). Under 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii)(C)(2),

Please contact OSPIE if you have questions about the list or changing a CIP Code 

Contact Elizabeth Leibach in the International Center if you have questions directly related to students  

The University is required to submit a teach-out plan to students for any program in which admission has been suspended or closed.  Programs who have made this decision should contact OSPIE and submit a teach-out plan. 

Please note, these activities also go through the University's Curricular Process. You can find more guidance here. 

The University is required to have a policy and procedures for ensure that all substantive changes, as described in SACSCOC's substantive change policy, are reported in a timely fashion. OSPIE monitors substantive change through a number of mechanisms including an initial review of all new programs and program changes. 

Please make sure you start here:  

•  Early Notice Form
• Program Change Form