Assessment at GW

All active degree-granting programs are expected to assess at least one component of their programs’ learning outcomes annually. These assessments feed into the academic program reviews, typically completed every seven years or, if relevant, are included in the systematic evaluations of their curriculum that is a part of their professional accreditation self-study.

All undergraduate courses approved as meeting the university general education requirement must provide assessment of these courses every three years. The main component of these assessments is the “action plan,” demonstrating how the evidence is being used to strengthen the quality of student learning.

The Office of Academic Planning and Assessment coordinates these efforts and provides support to faculty, departments, and programs in the development of assessment plans and reports. We can assist faculty members in evaluating the effectiveness of their assessments, help departments in mapping and assessing their curriculum, and work with other units to design assessments that measure the strength of their programs.   

Resources:

• Assessment of Student Learning GW Instructional Core
• Angelo, T. and Cross, P. (1993). Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers,. Second edition. San Francisco, CA:Jossey-Bass.