The Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Development have joined with national experts on outcomes assessment to analyze and interpret the se data as part of our on-going efforts to document best educational practices. Research supported information guides our planning and efforts to improve institutional effectiveness. All classes are cancelled to allow faculty, student development profession als, students, and all other campus personnel the opportunity to assess their efforts and participate in personal and professional development activities. Focus Days provide time to reflect, analyze, plan, and grow. Students will participate in assessment testing, focus groups, opinion surveys, departmental activities, or educational programs.
Excellence is obtained through the shared comm itment of all members of a learning community.
Appalachian students accept a share of the responsibility by providing honest opinions, accurate reporting on surveys, and giving sincere efforts on assessment tests. We are proud that Appalachian students freely give their time and best efforts to sha pe and improve our learning community. Students will be called on to participate in assessment about one time per year. Students who entered fall 1997. Participation is mandatory.