Expected Outcomes of the Self Study
Self-Study 2012
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- History and Overview of the University of Pittsburgh
- Summary of Major Accomplishments
- Challenges and Opportunities
- Why The University Chose the Topic of Assessment
- Assessment as a Strategic Tool to Advance the University
- Leadership in Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
- Expected Outcomes of the Self Study
- Description of the Self-Study Process
- General Summary of Conclusions and Suggestions
- Using Assessment to Improve Institutional Effectiveness
- Introduction
- Using Assessment in University-level Planning and Budgeting, Annual Planning, and Benchmarking
- Using Assessment in Unit-level PLanning and Budgeting,Annual Planning, and Benchmarking, Selected Schools
- Using Assessment to Improve Institution-wide Infrastructure Investment
- Summary of Findings and Suggestions
- Using Assessment to Improve the Student Experience
- Introduction
- Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
- Introduction
- Structure of Assessment of Student Learning Process at Pitt
- Building a Culture of Assessment
- Documentation of Assessment of Student Learning
- Examples of Developing a Culture of Assessment
- Examples of How Assessment of Student Learning Is Leading to Curricular Change
- General Education
- Examples of General Education Assessment
- How Assessment Is Used to Make Changes and Drive Progress
- Assessment of Student Retention, Satisfaction, and Graduation
- Assessment of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions
- Summary of Conclusions and Findings
- Appendices
Because assessment is an ongoing process and should lead to continuous improvement, the self-study is expected to help the University to develop a deeper understanding of the current methods of assessment and the degree to which those methods are supporting improvements. The University expects to further its understanding of the ways in which campuses, schools, and units have integrated assessment into their planning and how the assessment of student learning is driving curricular change. The self study can help to determine the degree to which an assessment mind-set and assessment practices have taken hold at Pitt, reflecting a cultural shift over time toward stronger accountability and a platform for communicating and raising awarenessof accomplishments to the University community. The University anticipates that analyses, deliberations, and final recommendations from the self study will provide a foundation for subsequent groups to address existing challenges and to implement any changes that will foster continuous improvement.