Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment

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Assessment of student learning and achievement demonstrates that the institution's students have accomplished educational goals consistent with their program of study, degree level, the institution's mission, and appropriate expectations for institutions of higher education.

Workgroup Members:

V - Educational Effectiveness Assessment	*Dr. Eden Kan	Professor, Health Sciences
Co-Chair *PIR Support	*Tony Stout	Chair, Business
	Michelle Ruble	Dean, Student Development
	Christopher Ripley	Assistant Professor, Business
	Cami Cooley	Director I, Academic Assessment and Planning
	Kelly Winters	Executive Director, Workforce Development
	Jake Herlihy	Assistant Professor, Business, Technology, and Public Service
	Jill Wathen	Director, Strategic Initiatives and Projects
	Samantha-Joy Hendry	Student
	**Dr. Erin Ebersole	Associate Vice President, PIR

Lines of Inquiry:

The Working Group for Standard V is tasked to find evidence and draft a narrative to answer the following questions:

How does the college make certain that credit and credit-free student learning outcomes are measurable and meaningful?
To what extent does the college utilize assessment results for continuous improvement related to student learning and achievement of outcomes including:
1. Finances
2. Retention, graduation, and transfer rates
3. Improvements to pedagogy, curricula, support services, etc.
4. Diversity, equity, and inclusion
In what ways does CSM provide support for faculty and staff in their efforts to assess student learning and promote improvements?
How do assessment results inform and guide the integrated planning process at CSM?
After researching the above questions, how can CSM improve in any of these areas?

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