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
General Education Resources
Contact Us
Campus Address
Reibman Administration Building 103
(570) 422-3201
Interim, Vice President Administration & Accreditation
Michael Sachs
msachs@esu.edu
(570) 422-3950

