University of Illinois CITL: Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
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Unit Outcomes Assessment Plans

Summary of Changes Made From Assessment Activities

  • Revised curriculum
  • Revised requirements
  • Added new courses
  • Revised courses
    • Added/deleted content
    • Changed textbooks
    • Changed computer software
  • Changed teaching assignments
  • Improved student progress review process
  • Improved student course placement
  • Improved student advising
    • Added advisors
    • Shifted advising responsibilities
  • Improved faculty communication about assessment
    • Created new assessment and review committees
    • Conduct retreats/forums
    • Discuss assessment at dept. meetings
  • Acquired more student input
    • Include students on committees
    • Include students in evaluation panels of student work
    • Conduct focus groups and exit interviews
  • Improved instruction
    • Meet with faculty receiving low ICES scores
    • Offer pedagogy/teaching workshops
    • Offer peer review of teaching
  • Improved assessment of student learning
    • Through embedded assessment items on classroom exams
    • Testing at program stages (standardized tests, external reviewers)
  • Increased monitoring of student achievement
    • Review enrollment and transfer data
    • Make assessment records electronic