Assessment is on-going, occurring every semester in various ways.
Participation in the assessment process is required of all students who enroll in any credit course. Assessment activities may include, but are not limited to, surveys, interviews, questionnaires,, in-class assessments, standardized tests, portfolios, and faculty developed exit tests. Prior to graduation, degree-seeking students are required to take a nationally normed exit assessment exam. Data gathered will be used to evaluate student achievement and curriculum effectiveness assist in program and course revision, improve instruction and learning, assess the effectiveness of campus support services, and help students better understand self-evaluation and goal setting.