Vision
The Office of Institutional Assessment and Planning is committed to establishing a culture of assessment that is sustainable and systematic.
Mission
Our mission is to provide university-wide support for the continuous improvement of student learning through assessment. We will generate, maintain, communicate and disseminate institutional information to support assessment and general awareness of student learning. We provide assistance for faculty/ staff with any assessment initiatives, including new survey construction/ updating surveys, rubric development, assessment strategies, and opportunities for professional development.
Principles
● Assessment is concerned with group-level analysis rather
than individual-level analysis. Therefore, assessment data will
not be used for individual faculty, staff, or student evaluation,
but rather the evaluation of educational programs and services
● Assessment strategies will be integrated into the curriculum
and will be integral to the learning processes of WSU students
● Assessment procedures will follow a best-practices approach
● Assessment results will be used by faculty, staff and
administration to improve courses, curricula, and/or services
that impact student learning and development
● Assessment is a continuous process of planning, acting,
evaluating, and applying
Goals
● Develop a culture of assessment on campus
● Increase the level of practice of assessment
● Involve faculty and staff in assessment activities