A Plan for The Division of Student Affairs at

C.C.S.U. Assessment

2006-2015

The Student Affairs MissionTo support a student-centered learning environment that encourages student

development and inspires student success 

A process of gathering, reviewing and using data and evidence to be able to implement change and to improve programs and services that enhance student learning and satisfaction

What is Assessment to us?

Framework for Assessment in Student Affairs

1. Learning outcomes related to / based on University goals and the strategic planhttp://www.ccsu.edu/page.cfm?p=7867

2. Goals and Outcomes of satisfaction from services provided to students through unit Division functions that are based on SA and University goals. Measurements within each unit should be based on best practice within each discipline

3. Vice President’s unit priorities (one per area)

What We Measure

Students participate in activities promoting:

Retention and Graduation Community Engagement Collaborations with Academic and Student

Affairs Diversity Safety, Health, and Wellness

Division of Student Affairs Areas of InterestBasis for Goals and Learning Outcomes

To prepare students to make a successful transition to the CCSU campus community

To promote retention and graduation by fostering a sense of community

To promote the development of ethical, responsible standards among students

To encourage students to respect and appreciate individual differences

To educate students on healthy and safe lifestyles choices To encourage the growth of interpersonal and social

development of students To facilitate active learning through collaborations with

Academic and Student Affairs To create student involvement opportunities that advance

student learning

Division of Student Affairs Goals:

Learning Outcomes-student learning◦ Students will actively engage in community service projects

and activities that serve others Unit Goals-unit or national standard assessments

◦ Service Goals-tracking, monitoring The Department of Residence Life will respond to refund requests

within 24 hrs.◦ Program Goals-satisfaction, compliance,

The Department of Residence Life will be 100% compliant with meningitis vaccines

Vice President’s Priorities (we each have at least one)◦ DRL will increase fall and spring occupancy in residence halls ◦ DRL will increase number of incoming freshman in residence

halls

Types of Items We Assess

To be able to report out on our intended goals, Learning Outcomes and service performance outcomes

To be able to demonstrate continuous evaluation of services, student learning, and satisfaction

To recommend change and implement improvements based on outcomes

To be able to maintain assessment processes over a period of time, i.e. continuous improvement

To track these assessment practices and document To demonstrate what we do to meet third party

compliance, NEASC, BOR, Institutional Research, etc.

Why a SA Assessment Plan?

Track history of assessment in Student Affairs Assess what we currently track in each of our

units and report out annually and semi-annually Link Learning Outcomes, goals and service

performance reflective of the work we do in each of our units

Meet on a regular schedule to review and revise goals and outcomes

Demonstrate how we have made change based on assessment outcomes

Document and publish information and findings

What we need to do

All units within the Division will assess their own programs based on the Student affairs framework

All units will have Division Learning Outcomes to link to (see slide 16)

Other goals and initiatives will be developed by each unit and be based on one or more of the five areas of priority

Each unit will continue to track their V.P. priority

How We Will Achieve the Plan

Set Department Goals and Outcomes

Assess Goals and Outcomes

Develop recommendations for improvement

Implement Change

Review CCSU University and Division goals/ strategic plans

Student Affairs Assessment Loop

CCSU Student Affairs

Assessment Loop

J. Alicandro 10/12

  [Review of CAS assessment]? [Tell where we’ve been]? [Tell where we are going]? [Etc.]

History of Student Affairs Assessment 2006-current

Based on the framework, each unit will match said goals and outcomes

The goals and outcomes will all be linked in the annual and semi-annual reports◦ In other words, if you documented something as

an active goal or outcome it needs to be reported out on the Division reporting cycle

New goals and outcomes can be added, but until the cycle is complete for each outcome it should remain in reporting

Student Affairs Assessment Plan

1. Retention and graduation (student success)Students will actively engage in the CCSU communityStudents will demonstrate leadership skills through their campus involvement

2. Community EngagementStudents will actively engage in community service projects and activitiesStudents will apply sustainable practices on the campus

3. Collaborations with Academic and Student AffairsStudents will express satisfaction participating in FYE and LLCs

4. DiversityStudents will communicate an understanding of differences in others

5. Safety, Health, and WellnessStudents will identify campus resources that will lead to healthy lifestyle choices

Student Affairs Learning Outcomes

Discuss/revise Division and unit intended Goals and Outcomes

Brainstorm programs or services we already offer that we can track and that can be connected to the Student Affairs Goals and outcomes

Next: Clearing House andGoals Workshop

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.Ralph Waldo Emerson