Assessment Plans for New Programs

Per the Board of Regents Policy and Procedures manual, all new undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs must include an approved Assessment of Student Learning (ASL) plan in their proposal. The ASL plan follows these steps:

1. Develop an Assessment Plan – Utilize the provided template (contact the Assessment division for guidance and feedback).
2. Obtain Faculty Approval – Secure faculty endorsement of the plan.
3. Receive Feedback – Submit the plan for review by the Assessment department (and Graduate School, if applicable).
4. Submit the ASL Plan – Include the finalized ASL plan in the program proposal through Curriculog.
5. Follow the Guide – Refer to the guide for developing an assessment plan.
   
   

Key Components of the Assessment Plan

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

SLOs must be measurable and clearly define what students will demonstrate upon program completion. Each SLO should include:

• What is to be learned (knowledge, skill, or attitude)
• The level of learning to be achieved (criteria or standard)
• The conditions under which learning is demonstrated

Assessment Methods & Timeline

Outline the assessment tools, instruments, and forms of evidence used to measure student achievement. Specify:

• Who is assessed (courses and students)
• Expected performance levels (minimum and proficient levels)
• Timeline for assessing outcomes and collecting data
• At least one direct measure per outcome

Faculty Review Process

Explain how program faculty will review assessment results and determine necessary actions or revisions.

Curricular/Assessment Matrix

A curricular/assessment matrix maps learning outcomes to courses and experiences, showing where each outcome is addressed within the curriculum.