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Miami University

Miami University Assessment

Assessment at Miami University is designed around the idea of full-cycle assessment. Rather than viewing assessment as a one-time project to be completed, full-cycle assessment regards assessment as a continuous cycle, in which the information gathered is used to redesign courses and programs in order to enhance student learning and development.

In line with this fundamental philosophy of assessment, CELTUA is dedicated to assisting faculty and staff who are engaged in assessment and who are committed to continuously improving students' education. Assessment staff provide guidance on the design, implentation, analysis, and use of assessment through a multitude of projects, workshops, and consultations.

We encourage you to contact us at celt@muohio.edu or 513-529-9266 if you would like support with your assessment activities. Additional information on assessment and the services offered by CELTUA can be found below.

Learn more about Miami University's philosophy of assessment in the Assessment Task Force Final Report (2004) and in the Report of the Regional Campus Assessment Task Force (2007).

I am interested in...

...the BASICS of how to get started with assessment.
...information about MIAMI PLAN ASSESSMENT.
...the CONSULTATION SERVICES offered by CELTUA.
...ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES sponsored by the CELTUA.
...additional INFORMATION on how to design and conduct assessment.
...obtaining FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for assessment activities.

CONSULTATION SERVICES

CELTUA provides consultations on a variety of assessment-related issues, including those identified below as well as others. To speak with a member of the Assessment Staff, call 513-529-9266 or e-mail celt@muohio.edu.

Course, Program, or Department-Wide Assessment
CELTUA Grant Proposals
Top 25 Courses
Other Assessment-Related Issues

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES AT MIAMI

The main focus of Miami's assessment activities is to further enhance its already excellent reputation in fostering student learning. Each of the following projects uses assessment as a tool for gathering information about student learning and development in order to continuously improve student learning. You can learn more about these projects Assessment Projects portion of the website.

Outcomes in the Majors
Small Assessment Grants
The Student Success Plan
Surveys

The Liberal Education office will be responsible for:

The Assessing Critical Thinking (ACT) project
First Year Seminar Assessment

INFORMATION

CELTUA strives to increase faculty and staff knowledge about assessment through a variety of methods, including news briefs, seminars, and online information. In addition, our staff are available to answer any assessment-related questions at 513-529-9266 or celt@muohio.edu.

Assessment Briefs are one-page news briefs that highlight current assessment projects or provide information about how to conduct assessment projects.
Assessment Seminars are workshops that provide useful information on how to design, conduct, and utilize the results of assessment. See the CELTUA calendar for upcoming events.
Website: The Assessment Basics page provides general assessment guidance, including sample rubrics and answers to frequently asked questions. Also search the CELTUA Library, the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, and Teaching Resources.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial support is available to support departments or programs who are participating in the Outcomes in the Majors project in developing and measuring student learning or development outcomes.

See also the CELTUA Grants for Learning and Assessment grant opportunities.

Sample assessment project reports can be found on the Small Assessment Grants page.

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