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Standard 7
Institutional
Assessment
The institution has
developed and implemented an assessment plan and process that evaluates
its overall effectiveness in: achieving its mission and goals;
implementing planning, resource allocation, and institutional renewal
processes; using institutional resources efficiently, providing leadership
and governance; providing administrative structures and services;
demonstrating institutional integrity; and assuring that institutional
processes and resources support appropriate learning and other outcomes
for its students and graduates.
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Fundamental Elements of
Institutional Assessment
Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by
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a foundation in the institutions mission, goals, and objectives
(7FE1 Data)
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systematic and thorough use of multiple qualitative and/or
quantitative measures, which maximize the use of existing
(7FE2 Data)
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evaluative approaches that yield results that are useful in institutional
planning, resource allocation, and renewal data and information
(7FE3 Data)
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realistic goals and a timetable, supported by appropriate
investment of institutional resources
(7FE4 Data)
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periodic evaluation of the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of the
institution's assessment plan;
(7FE5 Data)
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a
written assessment plan and process, that meet the following criteria:
(7FE6 Data)
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use
of assessment results to improve and gain efficiencies in administrative
services and processes, including activities specific to the
institutions mission (e.g. service, outreach, research);
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a
written institutional (strategic) plan that reflects consideration of
data from assessment.
(7FE8 Data)
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Optional Analysis and Evidence:
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