The University Assessment Council (UAC) is a community of faculty, staff, and administrators who provide input and direction for campus-wide institutional effectiveness initiatives and leadership for continuous improvement efforts within academic departments and units. The UAC was formed by the Provost’s Office in 2010 and continues to play an integral role in promoting a culture of assessment. The UAC charge consists of:
Communication:
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Disseminate information regarding program-level student learning outcomes (PSLOs) assessment, academic department periodic review (ADPR), and SACSCOC accreditation including related university policies, procedures, initiatives, and resources
Consultation:
- Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and administrators in the colleges by providing information and feedback, as needed, in areas such as:
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Annual PSLO assessment process, plans, and reports
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ADPR process, self-studies, and implementation plans
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- Provide input and feedback to the Provost’s Office on new, existing, and proposed changes to processes, policies, initiatives, and resources for PSLO assessment, ADPRs, and SACSCOC accreditation efforts
Procedure and Process Improvement:
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Review, revise, and develop new procedures, processes, and resources pertaining to PSLO assessment and ADPRs, when needed and in partnership with the Provost’s Office