Program Assessment

At the University of Rhode Island, assessment at the program level refers to the collection, review, and use of information about student learning for the purpose of continual improvement by monitoring the impact of the curriculum on student success. This information supports a climate of learning improvement by influencing teaching practices, policies and ultimately, the conditions that will improve student learning. Assessment for learning is a faculty-owned process, driven by thoughtful questions about learning, with clear and measurable expectations about what graduates of a program should know and be able to do.

Program-level assessment is an integral part of URI’s commitment to evidence-informed reflection and continual improvement and is aligned with expectations from the University’s accrediting body, the New England Commission of Higher Education. 

The Assessment team supports all phases of the assessment process, providing templates, resources, and consultation services. Contact us: assess@uri.edu

Assessment Process

Meaningful program assessment follows an intentional and reflective process of design, implementation, evaluation, and reflection and revision. We offer tools and resources intended to support each stage of the program assessment cycle.

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Reporting

Reporting allows us to document and demonstrate URI’s commitment to uncovering ways to improve by understanding student learning and achievement. Get the templates you need here and the program reporting timeline.

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Initiatives

URI supports the analysis of data from the institutional surveys and program-level assessment to impact policies and practices which support student learning. Funding for professional development and other resources may be available for your project!

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New Programs

Proposals for new programs and certificates must meet several criteria as well as follow a specific process with certain expectations. Find step by step instructions here!

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Consultations

The ATL team holds a wide range of experience and knowledge to help you meet your teaching and learning goals, regardless of modality, level of experience teaching, or discipline.

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