Program Plan Tools and Template

Tools to Use in Developing a Program Assessment Plan

Development of a program assessment plan starts with a solid understanding of the following characteristics of an assessment program as outlined by the Higher Learning Commission (NCA-CIHE Assessment Workbook; April/May 1991, p. 35.).

  1. Flows from the institution’s mission.
  2. Has a conceptual framework.
  3. Has faculty ownership/responsibility.
  4. Has institution-wide support.
  5. Uses multiple measures.
  6. Provides feedback to students and the institution.
  7. Is cost-effective.
  8. Does not restrict or inhibit goals of access, equity and diversity established by the institution.
  9. Leads to improvement.
  10. Includes a process for evaluating the assessment program.

Program Assessment Plan Template

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Benchmark Assessment Method Timeline (month and year)
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Note: Only use one form per learning outcome. Make additional copies of this form for multiple learning outcomes.

Program Assessment Plan Template [pdf]