1. Program Level Assessment reported in: WEAVEOnline
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Program Level Assessment reported in: WEAVEOnline
Fall 2013 — An Overview
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2. WEAVE Components Outcomes/Objectives Measures and Findings Measures
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WEAVE Components
Outcomes/Objectives
Measures and Findings
Measures
Achievement Target
Findings
Action Plan Tracking
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3. Outcomes/Objectives Keys to developing Program Level Outcomes
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Outcomes/Objectives
Keys to developing Program Level Outcomes
Answer the questions: what do we want students to know or be able to do once they leave the program?
Best practices suggest that programs should have 5-7 outcomes, the majority of which should focus on student learning.
Some program level outcomes can focus on the effectiveness of the program itself. For example: The program will recruit at least 5 minority students annually.
Program level outcomes should begin with an action verb that is measurable and indicates a level of achievement.
Examples of actions verbs include: analyze, evaluate, identify, explain, etc. For example: Students will be able to [action verb] + [program level concept].
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4. Measures and Findings Measure
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Measures and Findings
Measure
There must be at least one (two is recommended) direct measure(s) for each student learning outcome/objective
For non-student learning or additional measures indirect or administrative measures are fine.
Describe the process (committee graded exam, embedded questions or essays, portfolio, presentation, jury, critiques, etc.)
The same measure can be used to for multiple objective/outcomes.
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5. Measures and Findings Achievement Target
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Measures and Findings
Achievement Target
Define the target level of performance
“X% will score Y or better” referring to your rubric or the grading scale used.
Please use the SMU Assessment Scale:
ABSENT – BEGINNING –DEVELOPING – ACCOMPLISHED – EXEMPLARY
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6. Findings Measures and Findings
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Measures and Findings
Findings
Report the actual results (X% of students scored Y) referring to the achievement target.
Indicate Met, Partially Met, or Not Met.
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7. Closing the Loop. Action Plan Tracking:
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Action Plan Tracking:
 Closing the Loop.
SACS expects evidence that we make improvements informed by assessment.
For each measure that was “Partially Met” or “Not Met,”
add an Action Plan and complete it.
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8. Office of Assessment & Accreditation
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Office of Assessment & Accreditation
For individual and small group training sessions
For individual assistance
smu.edu/assessment
Currently: SLO’s, STEPS, Rubrics, Report Forms
Forthcoming: SMU Assessment & Accreditation
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