The Student Affairs Assessment Process

Student learning assessment is a cyclical process:

1. Identify/ Revisit Program Goals/ Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

• Determine what students should and be able to do because of a program or service. 

• WATCH the 7 minute Video Explaining Step One 

2. Design Programs and Services to meet these goals and SLOs.

• These are your offices' resources, events (both active and passive)

3. Identify the best assessment method.

• WATCH the 9 minute Video Explaining Step Three.

Resources:

• Introduction to Qualitative Assessment
• Intermediate Qualitative Assessment 
• Introduction to Quantitative Assessment

4. Implement the Programs and Services.

5. Collect and Analyze the Data

6. Tell your story! 

• This includes outcomes and any changes you plan to implement

Resources:

• Reporting Methods
• Data Visualization PowerPoint from ACPA
• Storytelling can make positive change PowerPoint from ACPA
• Gonzaga Color Palette
• Types of Charts and Graphs
• Sharing your Data
• Sharing data to stakeholders