Assessment Resources
At UHD, assessment occurs across the institution - within educational programs, co-curricular units, and administrative functions - to support continuous improvement in student learning and institutional effectiveness. The work is organized by role, guided by purpose, and connected through a shared commitment to improvement.
Assessment responsibilities differ by unit type, but all contribute to a connected system of improvement aligned with SACSCOC standards.
Assessment at UHD is supported by guidance materials that translate institutional expectations into practice.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Continuous Improvement of Student Learning: A Guide to Assessment Planning and Reporting
This guide frames assessment of student learning as an ongoing process of inquiry that begins with identifying a meaningful focus, conttinuous through gathering and analyzing evidence, and culminates in using findings to inform improvements in curriculum and instruction. Within this framework, the guide suppots educational programs in developing assessment plans and reports in ways that support continuous improvement.
This guide is not a policy. Instead, it serves as a practical companion that offers examples, clarifications, and responses to common questions that arise in assessment planning and reporting.
This guide is a living document that will be updated as new questions arise and additional clarity is needed.
CO-CURRICULAR AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS:
This guide is designed to support co-curricular and administrative units in making meaning of their work through intentional, evidence-informed reflection and action. This guide is not a policy. Instead, it serves as a practical companion that units are encouraged to turn to as a reference point throughout their assessment work.
This guide is a living document that will be updated as new questions arise and additional clarity is needed.
The following resources support assessment work across educational programs and co-curricular and administrative units. these tools are designed to strengthen alignment, clarify expectations, and support meaningful feedback.