Learning Outcomes Assessment

The purpose of learning outcomes assessment at Hamline University is to ensure that our mission and values are realized in what our graduating students know, value, and can do. To affirm that these remain the goals of learning assessment at Hamline, the Assessment Standards were adopted and shared by the Provost's Office. With continued support of the Committee on Learning Outcomes Assessment, these standards are intended to guide faculty and staff through program-level assessment to promote quality, viability, and effectiveness, and, in turn, university-level outcomes assessment.   

The Hamline University Learning Outcomes Assessment Framework is comprised of the following steps:

• Develop or revise major/program learning outcomes

• Align/connect learning outcomes with University learning outcomes where appropriate

• Develop assessment measures (tools and expectations) and assessment timeline

• Implement assessment activities, document activities and dates completed

• Collect assessment data; document results & findings; disseminate, present and archive data

• Analyze results in timely and meaningful way; determine what changes or improvements are called for

• Make changes and improvements based on results and the document (close the loop)

Hamline University has defined program-level and university-level student learning outcomes. Learn more by visiting the pages below.