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Programmatic Assessment

Programmmatic Assessment Plan (PAP)

The Programmatic Assessment Plan is designed to assess all aspects of the program including organizational governance, culture and processes that drive the program as well as the assessment of student learning.  

Key data points that make up the Programmatic Assessment Plan (PAP) are:

Assessment of: Data:
Strategic Initiatives
  • Strategic Goals & Plan Progress
Committee & Department Progress
  • Committee Charges
  • Faculty Analysis
Stakeholder Feedback
  • AACP Survey Responses
  • Student Summit
  • Student Climate Survey
Quality of Incoming Students
  • Admissions Stats on Incoming Class
Faculty Activity & Development
  • Data on Teaching, Research, Service & Development
  • Performance Partnership Plan
Graduating Students
  • Employment Rates and Types
  • Residency Acceptance Rates
Student Learning
  • Achievement of Student Learning Outcomes
  • Assessment of the Curriculum

Review

The Programmatic Assessment Plan is reviewed annually by the Assessment Committee based upon the yearly assessment cycle.

Reporting

After the Assessment Committee has reviewed the Programmatic Assessment Plan, results are shared with the responsible parties. Any areas identified as needing improvement require a response and/or plan of action by the responsible party to the Assessment Committee. Progress and improvement are monitored by the Assessment Committee until identified issues have been resolved.