Advisory Committee for Academic Assessment
Office of Academic Assessment
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242
What is the purpose of this guide?
Why is assessment of student learning important?
How do we define the process of academic assessment?
What are the six steps to guide an assessment process?
Who is responsible for developing an assessment process for academic units?
What is the role of the Advisory Committee for Academic Assessment?
Step One: Identify Goals
Step Two: Identify Objectives
Step Three: Specify Approaches
Step Four: Specify Measures
Step Five: Evaluate & Share Results
Step Six: Make Changes