Office of the Provost

Responsibilities include:

1. Work with the Program Evaluation Committee to integrate learning outcomes assessment with academic program review in the following areas:
   • Develop University guidelines for assessment and assist departments with the development of their student learning outcome statements and assessment strategies that are reported in their program review self-study; and
   • Review departmental assessment plans to ensure that they meet the University's guidelines.
2. Oversee the development of an assessment information management system for UMKC that:
   • Summarizes the results of assessment measures collected centrally (e.g.,National Survey of Student Engagement, ETS Proficiency Profile, and the Collegiate Learning Assessment);
   • Tracks learning program-level outcomes assessment activities and the use of results for program improvement purposes; and
   • Includes mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of assessment and sharing effective assessment practices within and between department and unit level organizations.

• A Culture of Evidence: An Evidence-Centered Approach to Accountability for Student Learning Outcomes - ETS (2008)
• Academy for Assessment of Student Learning
• Annual Update on Outcomes Assessment in Schools and Colleges
• Comprehensive Assessment Resource Web Site – NC State University
• Outcomes Assessment Guidelines and Resources for Department and Schools
• UMKC Assessment Plan Developed by the Assessment Task Force