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Assessment of Student Learning

Roles & Responsibilities

While the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs has overall responsibility for academic assessment (Program Assessment and Classroom Assessment) at IUS, other administrative units also have responsibilities related to Program Assessment.

  • The Academic Assessment Committee, a Faculty Senate committee, is responsible for monitoring assessment of academic achievement in undergraduate and graduate programs, providing oversight and guidance for academic units in the development of their assessment programs, and making recommendations to support the accreditation process.
  • The Director of Institutional Research and Assessment is responsible for assisting programs and faculty with development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of their assessment programs.
  • Deans are responsible for the successful operation of assessment programs within their schools.
  • Program Coordinators are responsible for developing, implementing, operating, and managing the assessment programs within their academic programs to achieve continuous improvement of student learning.