Assessment

The Gallaudet University community recognizes the need to adopt an assessment process that advances evidence-based decisions about teaching, learning, bilingualism, diversity, campus life, academic support, and student development. This process employs data-driven decision-making to continuously increase student achievement and institutional effectiveness.

The Assessment Office supports and oversees several assessment processes at Gallaudet University which are:

Program Assessment Report (Beginning AY 2018-2019)

• Beginning for some programs in 2017-2018, and for all programs 2018-2019.
• Combines the LAU and SA into one report
• Completed annually on Watermark platform.
• Due first Friday in June.

Learning Assessment Update (LAU)

• In effect 2006-2018. Transition from LAU to Program Assessment Report began with a pilot group in 2017-2018.
• Will cease for all programs 2018-2019
• Due First Friday in June

Senior Assessment (SA)

• In effect 2015-2017.
• Ceased AY 2016-2017 because Senior Assessments are now a part of Learning Assessment Update. Will be incorporated into Program Assessment Report beginning 2018.

Unit Effectiveness Planning (UEP)

• Due annually in the fall to Dean(s) with a copy to OAQ.
• In effect since 2011.

Senior Literacy Assessment (SLA)

• In effect 2009-2015 when Senior Assessment began.
• Program collected final written English and ASL products from their graduating seniors in fall and spring and submit products in spring.

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