Assessment Almanac
Last updated September 07, 2020
Morningside College Assessment Almanac
This almanac provides resources and research related to assessment policies and practices at Morningside College. As a part of this almanac, you will find the following information:
- Assessment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Assessment Resources
- Institutional Assessment Reports
- Programmatic Assessment Plans and Reports
- Graduate Program Assessment Forms
- Undergraduate Program Assessment Forms
Assessment Spotlight: Annual Programmatic Assessment Reports
The Curriculum Policy and Assessment Committee (CPAC) has created a standing subcommittee to review and provide feedback on the programmatic assessment reports submitted annually by departments. This subcommittee reviews these assessment reports using six evaluation points. These points, evaluation scale, and the campus scores for reports submitted in 2017 and 2018 are provided below:
Evaluation Points and Scale (1-5) | 2018 Campus Scores (1-5) |
2019 Campus Scores (1-5) |
A. Programmatic assessment report was submitted on time. 1: The program did not submit any assessment report |
Mean = 3.4 Median = 4.5 |
Mean = 3.6 Median = 5 |
B. Program used the correct CPAC assessment form(s) for their assessment reports. 1: The program did not use the correct CPAC form |
Mean = 5 Median = 5 |
Mean = 5 Median = 5 |
C. Program specifically addressed the correct annual outcome(s) as indicated in their original programmatic assessment plans. 1: The program did not address any of the annual outcomes indicated in their assessment plan |
Mean = 4.2 Median = 5 |
Mean = 4.7 Median = 5 |
D. Program's assessment report included a thoughtful reflection on how their assessment data can be used to "close the loop." 1: No reflection was provided on how to use assessment data |
Mean = 4.1 Median = 5 |
Mean = 3.75 Median = 3.5 |
E. Program provided a plan and timeline for how they can use assessment results to impart meaningful change in their pedagogies to enhance student learning. 1: No plan or timeline was offered for meaningful change |
Mean = 3.9 Median = 4.5 |
Mean = 3.3 Median = 3.5 |
F. Program provided substantive annual reports containing concrete details and examples. 1: No details or examples were provided regarding procedures, tools, or artifacts |
Mean = 4.9 Median = 5 |
Mean = 4.2 Median = 5 |
Report Compliance | 78% | 83% |