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The central mission of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Assessment is to lead and facilitate a culture of continuous improvement through student learning outcomes assessment and through the support of the program/institutional accreditation functions of the University.

OIEPA functions as an active partner in fostering engaged and proactive assessment across Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø to ensure student success and institutional effectiveness by providing ongoing analysis and research on Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s undergraduate and graduate curriculum, departments, and programs; managing assessment initiatives; acting as a clearinghouse and archive for assessment data; and serving as a resource for departments and faculty for student learning outcomes assessment.

Core Areas of Investigation

  • Institutional assessment of student learning outcomes
  • General Education program assessment of student learning
  • Program and departmental level assessment
  • Program review and specialized program accreditation support
  • Institutional accreditation support

Goals

  • Manage and coordinate university-wide assessment initiatives in a way that meets the needs of multiple stakeholders
  • Provide quality program assessment support, resources, and expertise to the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø community, including both academic programs and student support services
  • Conduct assessment research that informs decision making and addresses strategic issues
  • Provide quality professional development opportunities to assist faculty in conducting effective and meaningful assessment activities
  • Support the actions and initiatives of the University Assessment Committee
  • Coordinate and/or support all regional and specialized accreditation reporting
  • Align all institutional and program-level student learning outcomes and initiatives to Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s Strategic Plan

Templates & Forms

Contact Us

Campus Address

Reibman Administration Building 103
(570) 422-3201

Interim, Vice President Administration & Accreditation

Michael Sachs
msachs@esu.edu
(570) 422-3950