{"id":24,"date":"2025-09-12T09:48:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T13:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/saair\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2025-10-13T21:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T01:45:06","slug":"assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/stair\/assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"550\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-93\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/saair\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/assessment.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">At Clark University, assessment is a shared responsibility that spans the classroom, the campus, and the community. Guided by our mission, we use evidence to strengthen learning, enrich the student experience, and graduate individuals who are prepared for meaningful lives and careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Approach to Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessment at Clark University is a shared, collaborative effort that spans all levels of the institution\u2014from university-wide initiatives to program- and department-level reviews, both inside and outside the classroom. It exists to support and uphold our mission and to ensure that every Clark student has an intellectually challenging, personally meaningful, and career-ready experience. Assessment helps understand what learning is working, what gaps exist, and to support conversations about how courses, policies, or programs can better meet student needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We approach assessment as an ongoing partnership among faculty, staff, and students, grounded in evidence and supported by data. Its purpose is to foster continuous improvement and to graduate individuals who have achieved learning goals we have set out to achieve, who are well-prepared for meaningful lives and careers\u2014and who are deeply satisfied with their Clark education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-vertical wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-2c14e10a wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Sidebar Navigation\"><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container  is-vertical wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/stair\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/stair\/meet-our-staff\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Meet Our Staff<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Levels of Assessment at Clark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stagger-left no-gap abut-end is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-true-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9449f923c335722bfcd2e56401dcd4e4\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-6f90b940 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\"><strong>Institutional Assessment<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7eefc9e796c665e739ad811cf1d42f9f\">Led by the Office of Strategic Analytics, Assessment &amp; Institutional Research, institutional assessment focuses on overall student learning, engagement, and success. It includes analysis of national surveys (e.g., NSSE, HEDS), retention and graduation trends, career outcomes, and other indicators of institutional effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2dcc5a84a35fc87a9904e85b7775f480\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-73b89f41 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:var(--clarku-color-white)\" class=\"eyebrow has-drop-shadow has-text-align-left\"><strong>Academic Program Assessment<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic departments assess learning within their programs, mapping outcomes to courses, collecting and reviewing student work, and using results to strengthen curriculum and pedagogy. Departments also participate in structured external reviews to ensure alignment with disciplinary and institutional priorities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e0cac3ed6d37d3b813a98a2340b5c9e4\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-darker-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-3f8c44ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\"><strong>Core Curriculum Assessment<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The assessment of Clark\u2019s Core Curriculum is in partnership with the Dean of the College, CETAL, and STAIR. This work examines whether students are achieving the broad learning goals set forth for all Clark graduates, using methods such as signature assignments, ePortfolios, and capstone reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-84314a1940ca81c50d8624253d0ff2b2\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-3f8c44ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\"><strong>Co-Curricular and Student Experience Assessment<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Led in collaboration with Student Affairs, this assessment examines learning and development outside the classroom\u2014in student organizations, leadership programs, advising, internships, and campus life. The goal is to ensure that the full student experience contributes to intellectual growth, belonging, and readiness for life after Clark.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Internal and external assessments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/stair\/assessment\/learning-outcomes\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"young male in class\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/saair\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/student-outcomes.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark embraces the AAC&amp;U <em>LEAP Essential Learning Outcomes<\/em> in guiding our Clark Experience learning outcomes. 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By assessing student learning outcomes, we can look at a curriculum holistically and better understand the extent to which programs are meeting their own goals.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/stair\/assessment\/external-department-reviews\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"students walking across campus\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/saair\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/external-program.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Department Reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The departmental review process is to promote reflection and improvement in pursuit of excellence.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/stair\/assessment\/resources\/\">View all resources available<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Clark University, assessment is a shared responsibility that spans the classroom, the campus, and the community. 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