Course Description
Students will focus on critical issues facing student affairs by exploring emerging trends in outcome assessment and program evaluation.
Athena Title
CSOAA
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite
ECHD 9400
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will: 1. Define assessment outcomes and program evaluation. 2. Articulate the purpose of assessment. 3. Describe history, diverse ideologies and politics of assessment and program evaluation. 4. Analyze the pros and cons of particular assessment research methods and instruments. 5. Utilize assessment results to inform decisions relative to continuous improvement. 6. Understand the role of program assessment in the accreditation process.
Topical Outline
1. Building on the Theoretical Foundations of Assessment 2. Student Affairs & Assessment 3. Program Assessment and Accreditation 4. Student Performance and Outcomes 5. Student Out of Class Assessment 6. Outcome Assessment in Student Affairs 7. Measurement in College Student Development 8. Communicating and Using Assessment Results 9. Ethics and Integrity 10.Partnerships
Syllabus