The Assessment Team

The Purpose of the Assessment Team

The Student Affairs Assessment Team was established to develop assessment skills and competencies amongst student affairs staff and to advance assessment practices throughout each unit.

Furthermore, the team also aims to support student affairs strategic planning and assessment initiatives, including oversight of the CAS self-study process; establishment and reporting on performance indicators and data points; and identification, definition, and assessment of programmatic and student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities of Members

    Exchange ideas
    Participate in team decisions with objectivity
    Support team decisions
    Accept responsibilities as assigned by Student Affairs Executive Team/Chair
    Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
    Advance strategic planning and assessment initiatives

Current Members

    Theresa Lyons, Director, New Student Orientation
    Mike Smith, Director, Student Information Office     

Current Task Undertaken

A key Student Affairs Executive Team initiative for AY12 has been to conduct a full CAS self-study review of all primary functional areas within student affairs. Undergoing this process will allow departments and staff to bring actionable opportunities for program enhancement to the forefront.

As each department/program completes the self-study, Assessment Team members will serve in three primary capacities:

• Mentor: Each area has been assigned an Assessment Team Member Mentor to assist in the process by providing one-on-one consultations, trainings etc.
• Accountability: ensure successful completion of the self-study process per team, particularly mentee teams
• General support: serve as a resource for areas undergoing the self-assessment process

Outputs: CAS Self-Study Report 

At the completion of all of the self-studies a final report, summarizing the process and outcomes per department, will be compiled by members of the Assessment Team.

Assessment Team Meetings 

The Assessment Team meets monthly to discuss matters related to research and assessment in student affairs. Please contact the Coordinator of Student Affairs Research and Assessment at 786.6108 for additional information about the team or meeting dates.