{"id":563,"date":"2020-10-21T09:09:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T13:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl-draft\/?page_id=563"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:12:09","slug":"reporting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/reporting\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessment Reporting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Assessment<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"program-assessment\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-assessment-process\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-4159\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/assessment-tools\/\">Assessment Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4162\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4162\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/reporting\/\">Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4165\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4165\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/initiatives\/\">Faculty Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4168\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4168\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/newprograms\/\">New Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Program-level student learning outcomes assessment reporting is on a two \u2013 three year cycle which allows us to document and demonstrate URI\u2019s commitment to uncovering ways to improve by understanding student learning and achievement. &#8220;<em>How do we know what students know? Can students demonstrate their learning<\/em>?&#8221; Authentic program assessment leverages learning data to make curricular improvements and support student achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Provost Office has decided to transition all undergraduate programs to a 3 year assessment cycle. To ensure a smooth and effective transition, program assessment will pause for all undergraduate programs during the 2025-2026 academic year. There will be no program assessment reports due this reporting cycle. Additional information will be provided at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick Tip: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zbjdk98C3O9ceb89u0Xs2HSbYhYNXwVYT6goRqVbBpc\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"URL\"><strong><em>Criteria and Guidelines for A Well Developed Program Assessment Report<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (Example: New Assessment Work, Section 1)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jump to:<\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/reporting\/#NA\" title=\"\">Non-Accredited Programs<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/reporting\/#Accredited\" title=\"\">Accredited Programs<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/reporting\/#faculty\" title=\"\">Faculty Engagement<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/about\/committees\/\" title=\"\">Joint Committee On Academic Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (JCAPROA): rEPORTing Updates<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/assessment\/reporting\/#test\" title=\"\">Assessment Fellows<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting by Program Type: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NA\">1. Non-Accredited Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1bdTC9uUhve2aSLfXNahXIg60VdN1uCxVWwAzczeWb30\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Non-Accredited Program Report Template<\/h2><p>All non-accredited programs should download this template to be filled out during the necessary reporting cycle. Please be sure to download the most current template as they are updated each year. Self score your program report using the scoring rubric below.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy of Template Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1O-3mSLWGaKbPjkiABTul8uWCP3JT8aJbNzDx92DhCDA\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Curriculum Map Template<\/h2><p>An updated curriculum map is also expected to be submitted with an interim planning report and non-accredited program report.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy of Curriculum Map here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/140IMVsXIMyMrWrYwlZzP4_7be9K62TBW9-dMNFr7VQI\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Unique Reporting Option: Interim Plan<\/h2><p>Prior approval is needed to submit an interim plan. This unique option is for:<br>1) Non-accredited programs who did not report with their reporting group. The plan ensures reporting is on track for upcoming cycles; 2) Programs who requested a one-year extension from reporting with their group. (Contact assess@uri.edu to request a one-year extension.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy of Interim Plan Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>Note: Report templates should include the <strong>URL<\/strong> that links to the student learning outcomes published on the program website. This is required by NECHE, the University\u2019s regional accreditor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feedback Rubrics:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1iJHj4eL1gFTXj_Qv8ePFt8HHgnkTmy0MIC2NxbOdaF0\/edit?usp=drive_link\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Detailed Scoring Rubric<\/h2><p>Faculty can use this rubric to guide their assessment process throughout their assessment activity or, to self-score reports before submission to check on completeness. Peer reviewers also use this rubric to provide detailed feedback to programs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X3cTC40h4ov-FVMJHxA-gZ04gAkaDkkBnG584E8S53M\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Summary Feedback<\/h2><p>Faculty peer reviewers summarize the overall feedback on a report, providing highlights of strengths and relevant suggestions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1etJaY9m2eWvMntfLaCJEdRlVbDz4wamj0u2t4PCZXDE\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Unique Reporting Option: Interim Plan Detailed Scoring Rubric<\/h2><p>Faculty can use this rubric to guide their assessment process throughout their assessment activity or, to self-score Interim Plans before submission to check on completeness. Peer reviewers also use this rubric to provide detailed feedback to programs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a copy Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1aS27TK6OV9dnkUoqlKuWA8A-CaSCRZTFE2NytN0QtxI\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Unique Reporting Option: Interim Plan Summary Feedback <\/h2><p>Faculty peer reviewers summarize the overall feedback on an Interim Plan, providing highlights of strengths and relevant suggestions. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a copy Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accredited\">2. Accredited Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IwmdlP_D6dQE3R2UNOhSNyeGU51tsRVeWSKy5rIdOQw\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Accredited Program Report Template <\/h2><p>All accredited programs should download this template to be filled out during the necessary reporting cycle. Please be sure to download the most current template as they are updated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy of Template Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1O-3mSLWGaKbPjkiABTul8uWCP3JT8aJbNzDx92DhCDA\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Curriculum Map Template<\/h2><p>An updated curriculum map is also expected to be submitted with an accredited program report.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy of CUrriculum Map here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>Note: Report templates should include the <strong>URL<\/strong> that links to the student learning outcomes published on the program website. This is required by NECHE, the University\u2019s regional accreditor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feedback Rubric:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19-V-vQ0E5NWCPuPat1ta8v3jXm3Gc8RXbnZORt3kcCI\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Summary Scoring Rubric<\/h2><p>Faculty peer reviewers summarize the overall feedback on a report.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Make a Copy Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faculty\">Faculty Engagement in the Reporting Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging faculty throughout the program-level assessment process (collecting the assessment data, analyzing, developing conclusions and recommendations, and writing up the report) is critical, particularly when using data\/results to implement an intervention or a change to support improved student learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reviewing and updating the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1O-3mSLWGaKbPjkiABTul8uWCP3JT8aJbNzDx92DhCDA\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"URL\">Curriculum Map<\/a>. (Learn more about curriculum mapping and find examples <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/curriculum-map\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/curriculum-map\/\">here<\/a>.)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take time to review the program learning outcomes and the mapping matrix with faculty. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine whether the curriculum design, assignments and activities,&nbsp;and course sequencing provide students moving through your program with sufficient opportunity to be introduced to, practice and master your critical outcomes. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update learning outcomes as necessary and be sure the critical courses in the curriculum align with at least 3 of the program-level learning outcomes to contribute to the students opportunity to achieve the outcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/who\/staff\/#assess\">team&nbsp;<\/a>is available to facilitate this discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflection about the process of outcomes assessment and the implementation of recommendations made in response to assessment findings from prior reports.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disseminate past reports for review and reflection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the recommendations from prior biennial reports <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address prior recommendations to identify any impact of the change on learning and complete the assessment cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate the result of this work into the assessment report.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"feedback\">Report Review and Feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The peer faculty teams use scoring rubrics with criteria that describe a strong assessment process. Their role is to coach programs in the use of assessment methods and tools in conducting assessment activities in order to yield the most valuable information on student learning. The reviewers do not comment on (nor score) results or data associated with student performance. Reviewer feedback focuses on the <strong>processes<\/strong> used to check on student learning.&nbsp;Assessment report scoring rubrics were endorsed by a joint committee of the Faculty Senate committee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"test\">.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Who are Assessment Peer Reviewers?<\/h1>\n\n<p id=\"fellows\">Each spring, faculty are invited to become <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/who\/mentors\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/who\/mentors\/\">Assessment Faculty Peer Reviewers<\/a> to serve on an interdisciplinary team trained to provide academic programs with useful feedback on program assessment reports. Following training and the scoring retreat, faculty become Assessment Fellows who are encouraged to serve as mentors to other faculty undertaking program assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"fellows\">Contact us for information on becoming a Faculty Peer Reviewer at assess@uri.edu.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looc\">Continuous Improvement Processes at URI: Outcomes Assessment and Academic Program Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/facsen\/committees\/academic-program-review-and-outcomes-assessment\/\">Academic Program Review<\/a>, done every six years, is a valuable opportunity for all academic departments to celebrate achievements, shape the future of their academic unit\/department, and to ensure lasting impact for students, faculty, and the broader institution and community. Among the many metrics examined, the APR process integrates student learning outcomes assessment as an important index of the program&#8217;s impact on student success. Programs are asked to regularly provide evidence student learning at the program level, to identify patterns of strength or weakness, and to implement changes that would improve student learning for the purpose of continual improvement. To learn more about APR at URI, the Joint Committee for Academic Program Review and Outcomes Assessment, and to access the current APR schedule, go <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/about\/committees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Contact us: <a href=\"mailto:assess@uri.edu\">assess@uri.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Assessment Reporting Program-level student learning outcomes assessment reporting is on a two \u2013 three year cycle which allows us to document and demonstrate URI\u2019s commitment to uncovering ways to improve by understanding student learning and achievement. &#8220;How do we know what students know? 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