Academic Assessment Plans and Curriculum

Academic Assessment and
Curriculum Strategy

Explore how Valparaiso University supports continuous academic improvement through detailed assessment plans and curriculum mapping. This resource includes assessment strategies for undergraduate, graduate, and study abroad programs, along with guidance from the Committee on Assessment to ensure alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.

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Academic Assessment Plans and Curriculum

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Academic Assessment Plans And Curriculum Mapping

General Resources

Undergraduate Programs

Actuarial Science
Art
Art: Digital Media
Art: Studio Art
Aviation
Biology
Chemistry
Christ College
Communication
Computing and Information Science
Data Science
Economics
English
Environmental Science
Foreign Languages and Literature: Classics
Foreign Languages and Literature: French
Foreign Languages and Literature: German
Foreign Languages and Literature: Spanish
Geography
Health Care Leadership
History
International Studies (IECA)
Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Kinesiology: Physical Education
Kinesiology: Sports Management
Mathematics and Statistics
Meteorology
Music
Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology and Criminology
Statistics
Theatre
Theology

Study Abroad

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Committee on Assessment

The responsibilities of the Committee on Assessment and Accreditation shall be as follows: to monitor and review curricular and co-curricular assessment and accreditation procedures on a regular and continuing basis; to provide support and expertise related to curricular and co-curricular assessment; to insure continuity of assessment activities and responsiveness of programs to assessment findings; to receive accreditation and program review reports annually; and to report to the Provost, Deans, Vice President for Student Life, and Faculty Senate problems in any of the above areas.

The committee will also help update the assurance argument for the Higher Learning Commission on an annual basis. Assessment of student academic achievement at Valparaiso University is administered by the Provost of the University and the deans of the separate colleges with assistance and direction provided by the Committee. The Committee reports to the faculty of the University through the Faculty Senate. The Assistant/Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, a representative from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and the Director of Instructional Design serve as ex officio members.

Source: Faculty Senate Bylaws Article III Section 5.

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