KSU’s Continuous Improvement Processes
As outlined in the Assessment of Learning Process Map, the assessment process starts with identifying program student learning outcomes (PSLOs). PSLOs are established when an academic program is developed and they are revised over time using our Guide to Writing PSLOs. Current PSLOs are published in our Academic Catalog.
To demonstrate how the required courses are designed to address each PSLO, programs develop a curriculum map. Also, to determine the extent to which students are able to achieve the PSLOs by the time they complete the program, programs develop an assessment plan. For each PSLO, programs must use at least one direct measure to assess student achievement of the outcome; however, programs are encouraged to use multiple measures (including direct and indirect measures).
While programs are providing students with learning opportunities in their courses, the program regularly collects assessment data for their PSLOs and aggregates the data for each measure. Each year, program faculty review the assessment data together and identify strengths and areas for improvement. Depending on each program’s assessment cycle, programs use the assessment findings to develop program-level strategies to improve student achievement of the PSLOs.
Our Instructions and Templates help to provide KSU faculty with essential tools for creating and maintaining successful academic courses. With templates and tools like Excel for rubric analysis, and feedback from the Office of Assessment, we aim to enhance academic programs across the university.