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Assessment Committee Meeting Minutes

March 15, 2001

1. Approved the minutes of March 1, 2001 meeting.
   
2. Assessment Coordinator position
   
1. Job Description. The committee had a lengthy and fruitful discussion of the proposed job description for the Assessment Coordinator. In reviewing the draft of job duties, several suggestions were provided to amend, add, and clarify duties as described in the previous draft. A motion approving these suggested changes was passed unanimously. Please see attached revised version of the Assessment Coordinator job description.
   
2. Number of assigned units & length of term. The committee considered the appropriate number of units of release time to be associated with the Assessment Coordinator position. The committee agreed that the current 6 units of release time per semester were appropriate. Any increase in the number of units for release time would decrease the University’s assessment budget considerably. The committee deemed a two-year renewable term the appropriate length of service.
   
3. Procedures for Appointment. Reichard pointed out that there is currently no specific selection process for the Assessment Coordinator. Through discussion of Reichard’s ideas, the committee recommended the following procedure: A campus-wide announcement would be made for the position. Interested full-time and part-time faculty would be asked to submit a letter of intent and curriculum vita. The Assessment Committee would welcome the opportunity to serve as an advisory board for evaluating the applications. In this advisory role, the Assessment Committee could provide valuable input on the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates. These comments would be forwarded to the Provost for the final decision. A motion to recommend this procedure was passed unanimously. Lacourse to distribute exact wording.
3. Discussion of the revisions of the White Paper on Assessment.

• Provide consultation and establish a network of consultants to assist faculty and staff in assessing student learning and development.
  
• Facilitate workshops and other forums in support of campus assessment activities.
  
• Collaborate with and support assessment activities of the Center for Faculty Development.
  
• Assist the General Education Governing Committee (GEGC) and General Education Coordinator in the development and implementation of assessment activities related to General Education.
  
• Work with Planning and Educational Policies (PEP) Council and Graduate Council to provide assistance to departments undergoing the Program Planning and Review process.
  
• Develop a repository of information and materials related to assessment activities, including an information website.
  
• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Research and the Office of Testing and Evaluation Services in conducting appropriate student needs and outcomes assessments.
  
• Assist in developing campus-wide strategies for assessing student outcomes in response to internal and external mandates, including WASC, professional accreditation agencies, and the CSU cornerstones initiative.
  
• Assist the Assessment Committee in meeting its charge, including development of a campus inventory of assessment activities.
  
• In consultation with the Assessment Committee, develop and manage the budget for Assessment and coordinate delivery of assessment programs.
  
• Advise the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (Academic Personnel, Planning and Assessment) on all matters related to assessment of student learning and development.