Assessment Process and Timeline

Assessment Process and Timeline
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Assessment Process 

Assessment of student learning at Saint Mary's College is integrated in the program review process for the academic programs. Undergraduate Core Competencies and learning goals are assessed in the Core Curriculum and Signature Programs. 

 

Quick Facts & Timeline

Quick Facts

  • 100% of academic programs have program-learning outcomes.
  • 98.5% of academic programs have a curriculum map.

Academic Program Assessment

Assessment of student learning in academic programs are a substantive part of the program review. Each program is required to submit annual updates on assessment progress to the Program Review Committee (PRC)

Quick Facts

  • 100% of the Core Competencies have been assessed at least twice.
  • 75% of Core learning outcomes have been assessed at least once.

***The old Core was in effect between 2012 and 2022. We adopted a new Core starting 2023.


Assessment in the New Core

AY2023/24 Initiatives 

  • Math and Science Assessment
  • Global Issues and Perspectives Assessment

AY2024/25 Plan 

  • Theological Understanding Assessment
  • Identity, Power, and Equity in the U.S. Assessment

AY2025/26 Plan 

  • Arts and Humanities Assessment
  • Engaged Learning Assessment

AY2026/27 Plan 

  • Social Science Assessment

 


History of Core Curriculum Assessment

 

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Core Curriculum Assessment Timeline