At the summative stage , the outcomes assessment process will focus on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to verify the attainment of set goals and objectives. Thus, Bowie State s outcomes assessment strategy will ultimately be characterized as a continuous process of self-reflection that leads to change and improvement. This Board is a forum to reinforce the importance of Outcomes Assessment as an institutional priority, a forum to share information among various programs, a forum to provide feedback to academic units regarding outcomes assessment activities and finally, a forum to raise concerns about the plan implementation process. To inform the Provost quarterly of the implementation process from units and to make appropriate recommendations. Each committee will, among other responsibilities, map out assessment strategies, organize and collect data, write, revise, and submit departmental assessment reports.
Membership is drawn from all academic support units.
All academic departments are represented in this sub-committee with the exception of Nursing. Outcomes Assessment is an essential ingredient of excellence. Bowie State as a model institution of excellence has recognized the importance of instituting a comprehensive student learning outcomes assessment program to drive her excellence initiatives. This is an important and relevant step in an era when some states now look to assessment findings to validate their use of performance funding schemes in disbursing funds to institutions of higher education. The first draft of the General Education Assessment Plan has been submitted.