EHHD_ED_GR_PhD_PLAN_2017-20

Our graduates will:

1. Demonstrate disciplinary skills and knowledge, applying these to analyze problems.
2. Develop meaningful evidence‐based solutions to complex problems from a position
   of equity and social justice.
3. Integrate personal, practical, theoretical, and empirical knowledge with systemic
   and systematic inquiry.
4. Communicate effectively using multiple modes.
5. Conduct scholarly and professional activities in an ethical manner.

Annual Assessment Process

1. Data is collected from identified courses.
2. Random samples of collected assignments are scored by two faculty members using
   prepared scoring rubrics.
3. The assessment coordinator tabulates the scores. Areas where the acceptable performance
   threshold has not been met are highlighted.
4. The scores are presented to the faculty for assessment.
5. The faculty reviews the assessment results, and makes decisions on how to respond.
   • If an acceptable performance threshold has not been met, a faculty response is
     required. Possible responses:
     • Gather additional data next year to verify or refute the result.
     • Change something in the curriculum to try to fix the problem.
     • Change the acceptable performance threshold.
     • Choose a different assignment to assess the outcome.
   • Faculty can respond to assessment results even if the acceptable performance
     threshold has been met.
   • It is OK to determine that changes are not needed when students are demonstrating
     proficiency with each learning outcome.
6. A summary of the year’s assessment activities and faculty decisions is reported to the Provost’s Office in your Department’s Annual Assessment Activities report.