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Assessment Resources

At UHD, assessment occurs across the institution - within educational programs, co-curricular units, and administrative functions - to support continuous improvement in student learning and institutional effectiveness. The work is organized by role, guided by purpose, and connected through a shared commitment to improvement.

How Assessment is Organized at UHD

Assessment responsibilities differ by unit type, but all contribute to a connected system of improvement aligned with SACSCOC standards.

Assessment Scope by Unit Type and SACSCOC Standard

Guidance Materials

Assessment at UHD is supported by guidance materials that translate institutional expectations into practice. 

Educational Programs

View The Guide

This guide supports educational programs in developing assessment plans and reports in ways that support continuous improvement. It also serves as a practical companion to UHD Policy PS. 03.A.31. by  offering examples, clarifications, and responses to common questions that arise in assessment planning and reporting.

This guide is a living document that will be updated as new questions arise and additional clarity is needed. 

View the Reporting Tips 

This reference guide helps educational programs tell a clear, evidence-based story in their assessment
reports about what they learned and where the work goes next to enhance student learning. It contrasts moves to avoid with more productive approaches to assessment reporting.

Co-Curricular and Administrative Units

View the Guide

This guide is designed to support co-curricular and administrative units in making meaning of their work through intentional, evidence-informed reflection and action. This guide serves as a practical companion to UHD Policy PS.A3.A.39.

This guide is a living document that will be updated as new questions arise and additional clarity is needed.

   
Shared Resources

The following resources support assessment work across educational programs and co-curricular and administrative units. these tools are designed to strengthen alignment, clarify expectations, and support meaningful feedback.

Assessment Plan Rubric and Feedback Tool Assessment Report Rubric and Feedback Tool