Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure that you file the correct information with the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee. If you have questions, please read the committee’s policies or contact Dr. Jean Sando at sandoje@mnstate.edu.

• Assessment Procedure Flow Chart

Accredited Programs
If your program is accredited by an external agency or organization, file the Accredited Programs Cover Sheet by October 31, 2007 (see instructions below).

• Accredited Programs Cover Sheet

When saving the form, replace “program” in file name with appropriate program name (abbreviated).

Non-Accredited Programs

1. Do you wish to make changes to your student learning outcomes or assessment plan? If so, file an Assessment Plan Cover Sheet and Assessment Planning Form for each outcome you are revising. Assessment plans may be changed at any time (see filing instructions below). (You can review your assessment plan by clicking the Plans and Reports link on the assessment website. You do not have to file Assessment Planning Forms for outcomes that will be assessed in the same way as in previous years.)

• Assessment Plan Cover Sheet
• Assessment Planning Form

When saving the form, replace “program” in file name with appropriate program name (abbreviated) and add number of student learning outcome addressed by the form.

2. All non-accredited programs will file an Assessment Report Cover Sheet and an Assessment Reporting Form for each outcome on which you are reporting by October 31, 2007 (see instructions below).

• Assessment Report Cover Sheet
• Assessment Reporting Form

When saving the form, replace “program” in file name with appropriate program name (abbreviated) and add number of student learning outcome addressed by the form.

All Programs
If you wish to apply for an Instructional Improvement Grant to enhance student learning, file the Instructional Improvement Grant Application by January 31, 2008.

• Instructional Improvement Grant Application (available in October)

Filing Instructions

1. Print all required forms.

2. Obtain signatures on all required cover sheets of department chair/program coordinator and dean. Include records of department discussion and approval of the assessment documents.

3. Send paper copies of all forms to Jean Sando, OW 206A.

4. Email electronic copies of all forms (without signatures) to assess@mnstate.edu

5. Deadlines: October 31, 2007 for assessment reports and January 31, 2008 for Instructional Improvement Grants.

Note: A “program” is a curriculum that leads to a baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree. Minors and certificates are not required to file assessment plans and reports.

Apply for an Instructional Improvement Grant -- Deadline is January 31, 2008.

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