Student Assessment

Committee Roster

Dr. David Kale, Director of Assessment, Chair
Dr. Margie Bennett, Director of Institutional Research
Dr. Jeanne Serrao, Dean, School of Theology and Philosophy
Dr. Michael Traugh, Associate Professor of Education
Dr. Jeffrey Williamson, Professor of Organizational Leadership
Prof. Marilyn Greer, Representative from the School of Education, Professional Studies
Prof. Yvonne Schultz, Representative from the School of Arts and Humanities
Prof. Brenita Nicholas, Representative from the School of Education, Professional Studies
Dr. Randie Timpe, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Teresa Wood, Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr. David Liles, Representative from the School of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Lee Ann Miner, Representative from the School of Natural and Social Sciences
Dr. Mike Van Zandt, Representative from the School of Theology and Philosophy
Ashley Butte, Student
Brian Church, Student

Committee Responsibilities

1. Link Student learning outcomes to the University's mission, goals and objectives.

2. Establish a timetable for administering the various assessment instruments selected by the committee, and work with the Coordinator to publicize these dates.

3. Approve all methods of assessing student learning outcomes as may be proposed by various departments.

4. Review the results of all assessment instruments administered to students, and provide an analysis of the results with appropriate recommendations to departments and the General Education Committee.

5. Develop a plan for educating and informing the faculty, administration and students of the purposes and outcomes of student assessment.

6. Recommend strategies for improving student learning.

7. Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the student learning outcomes assessment program.