Institutional Research and Assessment

Catalog description

The goal of this course is to provide an overview of assessment and evaluation as an inquiry process and review the philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education. The course will examine the usefulness/appropriateness of program evaluation methodologies, theories of evaluation usage and practice, and theories of valuing. Emphasis will be on the components of assessment and evaluation that support the comprehensive planning, analysis, decision support, and management needs of an institution.