Academic Assessment at Washburn University
Academic assessment refers to a process of using direct and indirect evidence from a variety of sources to evaluate and improve upon student learning. At Washburn University, we strive to promote assessment practices that are holistic, collaborative, and purposeful. We provide support for the assessment of individual courses, programs, learning environment and climate, and University Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs).
If you have any questions please email us at assessment@washburn.edu.
Assessment Resources
Looking for assessment resources? Visit the Academic Assessment SharePoint Site. Includes grants, awards, training materials, and additional assessment resources.
USLO Assessment Initiatives 2025-2026:
- Information literacy & technology (ILT): Exam to be given to senior students
- Global Citizenship, Ethics & Diversity (GED): Exam to be given to senior students
- Report to be written on ILT and GED USLO scores collected from General Education courses
Reports from Assessment Initiatives in 2024-2025:
Program Assessment Overview
Each program at Washburn University is responsible for assessing student learning. Assessment is focused on Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) that are written, and revised as necessary, by the program. The PSLOs should consider discipline-specific contexts and may include any applicable accreditation standards. Every third year, programs submit assessment materials that include PSLOs, curriculum map, assessment plan, and assessment findings to Watermark’s Planning & Self Study software. These materials are reviewed by the Assessment Committee, and compared to rubrics. Each program is provided with constructive feedback and a rubric score to assist with the continuous quality improvement of their program assessment plan and materials. Program liaisons submit program information and curriculum maps before May 15 on the scheduled year and findings and reports before August 31 on the scheduled year. Schedules and more information are on the Assessment SharePoint Site.
Result Summaries of Program Assessment Report Reviews
Assessment Grants and Awards
Application and Resources on the CTEL page in D2L and the Assessment SharePoint Site
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