Mark Woolsey of the Office of Assessment discusses the growing importance of program learning outcomes and how an upcoming workshop will help faculty keep them current and meaningful. Although learning outcome statements have long been considered best practice, states and accrediting bodies have increasingly begun to require them. These statements provide clarity and … [Read more...] about September Workshop to Focus on Program Learning Outcomes
One project I've been particularly excited to work on this year is developing a new dashboard with my colleagues in Institutional Effectiveness for the undergraduate exit survey results. The undergraduate exit survey provides valuable insight into students' experiences, perspectives, and overall satisfaction as they prepare to graduate. While the data have always been available … [Read more...] about From Spreadsheets to Insights: A New Undergraduate Exit Survey Dashboard
College of Agriculture faculty participated in workshops to assess student public affairs essays in the Undergraduate Exit Survey. These workshops helped shape how the public affairs mission is integrated into campus life, guiding academic programs and co‑curricular experiences alike. We checked in with Professor Elizabeth Walker to explore how the college is building on … [Read more...] about How the College of Agriculture Lives the Public Affairs Mission
Assessment grants help faculty strengthen their courses in ways that enhance student learning. By supporting evidence‑based reflection, these grants encourage meaningful improvements to the curriculum. The Office of Assessment and Accreditation spoke with Dr. Nancy Kageyama, Associate Professor of Hospitality Leadership, about how an assessment grant supported her work with … [Read more...] about Enhancing Intercultural Learning Through Assessment
Missouri State has been using the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE, pronounced 'Bessie') for years as a way to learn where our students are coming from, what their high school experience was like, and what they expect from their college experience. In recent years, the survey has increasingly become useful as an advising tool as well, with student … [Read more...] about SOAR and Assessment provide an opportunity for focused mentoring and advising