Academic Program Assessment

Academic Program Assessment is a cyclical process at Kutztown University. The process provides a clear relationship from student learning outcomes to curriculum creation. Data driven analysis is the catalyst for improvement for our students. 

Academic Program assessment flow chart from student learning outcomes to curriculum map to criteria of success and rubrics to data collection and analysis to create and execute plan for improvement, and back to student learning outcomes

Program SLO Assessment Rubric - This rubric is being used by the Academic Assessment Council to evaluate assessment material submitted by academic programs.

Assessment Schedule for Academic Year 21-22

  • September 15, 2021 --  Completed program assessment reports due to Deans. These reports should be a summary of all 2020-2021 assessment results and an analysis of results, including a response to the data analysis with planned improvement actions.
  • October 30, 2021 – Dean’s reports on college assessments due to the Office of Assessment.
  • February 15, 2022 – Updates to program action plans due.
  • September 15, 2022 – Completed program assessment reports due to Dean. These reports should be a summary of all 2021-2022 assessment activities, including any updates to assessment plans.