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The importance of planning to institutional effectiveness is recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in its 2024 Principles of Accreditation, which state the following expectations:

Section 7.1:

The institution engages in ongoing, comprehensive, and integrated research-based planning and evaluation processes that (a) focus on institutional quality and effectiveness and (b) incorporate a systematic review of institutional goals and outcomes consistent with its mission. (Institutional Planning) [Core Requirement]

Assessment is an integral part of Institutional Effectiveness at NKU. Assessment at NKU is defined as a process by which information is gathered on university operations and student learning to be evaluated for the purpose of improvement of student experiences and improved operational efficiencies. 

PIR supports annual assessment in the non-academic administrative and support services divisions. 

 

Assessment Summit 2024 

Presentation Slides (PDF)

Administrative and Support Services Assessment Expectations

  • Assessment plans are evaluated annually at the division/sub-division level.
  • Assessment plans should comprehensively represent all of the units within the division or sub-division.
  • Divisions/sub-divisions are expected to plan, implement, and complete an annual assessment plan while adhering to the assessment cycle schedule.
  • Division/sub-division plans should be maintained within the WEAVE platform.
  • Assessment Is Collaborative – Assessment discussions should be occurring within the divisions/sub-divisions throughout the entire assessment cycle.

WEAVE Content Requirements

Mission Statement

Goals (minimum 1)

Objectives (minimum 3 per plan)

Supported Initiatives (minimum 1 per plan)

Measures (minimum 1 per Objective)

Targets (minimum 1 per Measure)

Findings (minimum 1 per Target)

Analysis of Findings (minimum 1 per Target)

Action Plan (where applicable)

Assessment Milestones Key Dates
Assessment MilestonesAssessment Training/Refresher Session for administrative divisions/units provided by PIR Key Dates

August

Convocation Week

Assessment MilestonesPhase I: Planning --- Completed Key Dates

Deadline:

October 15

Assessment Milestones

Mid-Cycle Internal Review

  • PIR will review assessment plans and provide feedback on content: 

Goals, Objectives, Supported Initiatives, Measures, and Targets

Key Dates

Begins:

January 15

Assessment MilestonesPhase III: Analysis --- Completed Key Dates

Deadline:

September 15

Assessment Milestones

End-of-Cycle Internal Review

  • PIR will review assessment plans and provide feedback on content: 

All content including Findings, Analysis of Findings, and Action Plans

Key Dates

Begins:

September 15

Assessment Cycle Schedule

August - October

November - April

May - September

September - October

 

 

 

Additional NKU Assessment Resources