Exemplary practice for assessing student learning occurs when Students and faculty are informed of the types of and reasons for assessment. Assessment begins with educational values. Assessment focuses on the most important outcomes as determined by faculty. Assessment reflects an understanding of learning as multidimensional, integrated, and revealed in performance over time. Assessment is based on clear, explicit program purposes.
Assessment focuses on both outcomes and the experiences leading to the outcomes.
Assessment is ongoing. Assessment efforts involve representatives across the college. Assessment begins with users' issues and questions. Assessment is part of a larger set of conditions that promote organizational change. The designs of assessment strategies are an integral part of the development of new programs.