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Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Donnelly College assesses student learning at the course, program, and degree levels on an annual basis to promote continuous improvement of student learning, as required for accreditation and mandated by the Donnelly College Board of Directors. Assessment of student learning will ensure compliance of the Higher Learning Commission's requirement that the institution demonstrates a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning (Higher Learning Commission Criterion 4.B.).

Donnelly College engages in assessment as an ongoing process designed to enhance continuous improvement of student learning. Assessment supports faculty in improving student learning by documenting what students are learning and where improvement should occur. Each department will discuss the data with instructors and make the necessary adjustments. A report based on the assessment data for identified Learning Outcomes is to be filed once per year. Data will be shared to the Campus Community. Faculty are responsible for incorporating any resulting improvements or adjustments to courses, programs and degrees based on assessment outcomes.