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Assessment is the collection and review of information to inform practice (formative) or provide evidence of effectiveness (summative). It answers questions such as “What are my students learning?”, or “Are the services provided meeting the needs of the students served?”.

Academic Assessment focuses on the extent to which CSI students achieve learning outcomes both at the College- and program- level. Academic and administrative, educational, and student support (AES) assessment focuses on the extent to which the College has strong operational processes and/or learning outcomes. How these goals are assessed will vary and depend on the goals and the particulars of the specific programs and units.

In general, the responsibility for conducting assessment belongs to the academic departments and AES unit directors. The results of assessment conducted should be documented and shared with stakeholders to use as evidence for strategic planning and resources allocation. The results of assessment for Institutional Effectiveness are not to be used for personnel decisions nor to affect the relationship of an individual student to the College.

 

Contact Information

Dr Michael Anderson

Director

Building 1A-302C
Phone: 718.982.2007

The assessment process includes the development of an  Assessment Plan that includes an academic program’s or AES office’s:  

  • mission
  • goals
  • curriculum map (i.e., how the goals map to each course in an academic program) (for academic assessment only)
  • anticipated outcomes
  • assessment cycle (identifies which goals will be assessed)
  • assessment methods

Not all program goals need to be assessed each year. An assessment cycle can be selected to ensure that all goals are assessed within an identified period-of-time. For instance, if a two-year assessment cycle is selected and a program has four goals, then two goals would be assessed each year during the cycle.

An Assessment Report is prepared at the end of each academic year. The report provides a summary of the assessment findings, identified successes, challenges, and how the results can inform future programming or services. Completed assessment plans and assessment reports are submitted to the appropriate Academic Dean or Division Vice President and to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment assessment@csi.cuny.edu. 

  • Academic Program Assessment Plan - The Academic Program Assessment Plan states the mission and goals of the program and the assessment methodology that will be used to measure the program goals.
  • Academic Assessment Report –Summarizes the results of the academic program assessment conducted.
  • AES Assessment Plan and Report – The AES unit assessment plan, includes the unit’s mission and goals as well as the assessment methodology. This document can also be used to summarize the findings. 

Academic Program Review, also known as a Departmental Self-Study, is a process by which the faculty of each academic program review all facets of their program every 7 years (and at least every 10 years) in order to have a continuous process of self-examination. Academic Program Review is described in the CUNY Bylaws, Article I, Academic Policy, Programs and Research, Policy 1.06 Academic Program Review.

An Academic Program Review is accomplished by conducting a self-study which includes: mission, goals, learning outcomes, program organization, curriculum, faculty, students, resources, program analysis and planning. The CSI Guide for Academic Program Reviews provide more details on the self-study process. Completed Academic Program Review materials are submitted to the appropriate Academic Dean or Division Vice President and to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment assessment@csi.cuny.edu. 
 

Assessment 101  - Assessment 101 is an online, asynchronous course that introduces the basic principles of assessment in higher education, in order to educate and empower colleagues to engage in the assessment process. The course was created and sponsored by the CUNY-Wide Assessment Council as well as CUNY Central Office of Academic Affairs. The course is FREE for all CUNY employees and be can accessed anytime. Upon completing the course, participants will earn a certificate of completion.

The Assessment Review -  The Assessment Review is an online publication that supports the work of faculty, staff, and graduate students at CUNY as well as academic institutions across the country. This publication showcases research, articles, reviews, and success stories within the following categories: Improvement of teaching and learning, Improvement of administrative and student support services, Theory and policy in higher education, and Accreditation.

CUNY-Wide Assessment Council Resources  - The CUNY  Assessment Council fosters a culture of assessment and evidence-based decision making within CUNY and among its constituent colleges by identifying, developing and communicating best practices in Assessment.