The Basic Tools for Successful Assessment Practice
The Fundamentals program includes the basic tools for successful assessment practice:
access to assessment resources, such as example assessment plans and instruments;
access to a team of Assessment Consultants to assist with aspects of assessment
planning and design; and access to web-based technology for data collection, analysis,
and reporting.
The assessment tools and resources within the StudentVoice Fundamentals program are applicable to several units/areas within higher education.
Academic Affairs
- Document and measure student learning outcomes
- Assessment of general education curriculum
- Academic program review
- Course effectiveness
Student Affairs
- Document and measure the impact of co-curricular activities on student learning
- Assess program quality and effectiveness
- Assessment of student needs and interests
- Understand the holistic student experience
Institutional Research
- Benchmark with peer campuses
- Campus-wide assessments of students, faculty, and staff
- Academic and student affairs program review
- Alumni assessments
The StudentVoice Fundamentals Program includes:
- Consultation and guidance from a team of Assessment Consultants on the design and administration of projects
- Access to a virtual higher education assessment Community that provides online forums for sharing assessment best practices, assessment instruments, and effective assessment strategies
- Web and PDA data collection tools
- Assessment reporting and analysis tools
- Opportunities to participate in any of the StudentVoice national benchmarking projects
For more information about StudentVoice Fundamentals, contact a Campus Relations representative at 716-652-9400 or
info@studentvoice.com.