Self-Study
An internal review that documents current practices, outcomes, and needs.
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Purpose of Assessment
Assessment in Enrollment and Student Affairs serves as a vital tool for understanding and enhancing the student experience in higher education. It provides evidence-based insights into student learning, development, and engagement outside the classroom.
Through systematic evaluation of programs and services, assessment helps ensure alignment with institutional goals and promotes continuous improvement.
Ultimately, it empowers student affairs educators to make informed decisions that support student success and equity.
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Assessment consultation services are available to 海角社区 Enrollment & Student Affairs staff involved in assessing student success, student learning and development, and program review.
Enrollment & Student Affairs Overall Impact
Annual Assessment & Departmental Goals
Every department within Enrollment and Student Affairs must complete an Annual Report. The process involves setting goals, planning, collecting data, reviewing data, and making improvements. This continuous cycle helps enhance services and student learning.
FY26 Timeline
- August 30 – Department level goals due.
- December/January 鈥� Mid-year check-in.
- June 12 鈥� Department Annual Reports due
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Purpose of Program Review
The purpose of program review is to provide each department an opportunity to reflect, self-assess, and plan for the future. By stimulating department or program planning and encouraging department-based strategic planning, the program review process can advance 海角社区鈥檚 overall mission.听听
Program review in Enrollment and Student Affairs at 海角社区 emphasizes:听
- Involvement of all department staff to accurately portray the varied experiences of the department across all stages of organizational membership and function;听
- Collaboration within and across the 海角社区 community to craft a reflective self-study review, including applicable data and information;听
- Conversations about the future of the department with Enrollment and Student Affairs leadership, emphasizing improvement, planning, decision-making, and resource allocation.听
- Program reviews aim to generate a sense of shared purpose and connection to the Enrollment and Student Affairs and University mission and reinforce the need for coordinated planning for the future.听
Cycle of Program Review
| Fiscal Year | Department Name | |||
| 23-24听 | LGBTQ SRC听 | |||
| 24-25听 | Student Care Center听 | Dean of Students听 | ||
| 25-26听 | Classroom to Career Hub听 | Orientation听 | Access Center听 | Transfer and Adult Student Services |
| 26-27听 | Admissions | Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion听 | ||
| 27-28听 | Recreation and Well-being听 | Immigrant Services听 | Financial Aid | |
| 28-29听 | Veteran and Military Student Services听 | Registrar | Health Center at Auraria听 | |
| 29-30听 | Counseling Center听 | All SA听 | ||
Phases of Program Review
External Review
An objective assessment by outside reviewers to confirm strengths and identify improvement areas.
Final Report
A summary of findings with recommendations to guide future planning and action.
Resources
Student Surveys听
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Institutional Resources
Data & Analytics, housed in University Strategy and External Affairs, supports effective decision-making through innovation and actionable information that leads to positive growth for 海角社区.鈥� The Data & Analytics branch of University Strategy and External Affairs is comprised of three distinct, interconnected units: Business Intelligence, Institutional Research, and the Enterprise Data Warehouse. .
Additional Resources听
Terminology 鈥� coming soon!
Templates 鈥� coming soon!
Need support?
Contact Angelica Moreno, Manager of Assessment and Evaluation