Goals

1. Increase the efficiency and effectiveness with which program review and annual progress reporting are achieved.
2. Consult with and develop assessment strategies that meet units' assessment objectives, particularly those associated with program review and accreditation-related activities.
3. Develop internal relationships with other UK units for purpose of seeking and applying for new funds to promote assessment work.
4. Develop a program level assessment tool for volunteer use by units in advance of program review self-study process to identify student/staff/faculty needs, interests, and issues.
5. Implement QEP Program (internally funded projects that focus on student learning outcomes associated with recommendations from program reviews).
6. Establish an institution-wide assessment coordinating group to:
   • promote multidimensional communications about assessment best practices
   • identify campus needs and strategic initiatives
   • improve and articulate campus-wide best practices
   • build an enduring culture of assessment
   • prepare campus to address the changing expectations of SACS institutional accreditation
7. Develop and implement a process and a tool for systematic evaluation of Chief Academic Officers in accordance with AR II-1.0.6).
8. Explore and develop new technology and professional development opportunities in support of institutional assessment goals.

Values

The Office of Assessment Values:

1. quality data and meaningful information
2. shared resources and collaboration
3. use of technological innovations
4. responsiveness and communication
5. enjoyment of assessment activities
6. integrity