The Assessment Cycle

The Assessment Lifecycle establishes a  predictable assessment calendar that shows  annual activities over a ten-year cycle. 

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Assessment Plan

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Assessment Report

Academic Innovation Meeting 

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NSHE Program Review

 Year 1: Revise and submit assessment plan

Year 2: No reporting requirements

Year 3: Assessment report due

Year 4: Assessment report due

Year 5: Academic Innovation Meeting

Year 6: No reporting requirements

Year 7: Assessment report due

Year 8: Assessment report due

Year 9: Academic Innovation

Year 10: NSHE Program Review


The years that are designated as "no reporting " may be repositioned in the cycle if there is a need to rebalance workload.  Any differences will be shown in each program's schedule. 

Accredited Programs

Accredited programs that meet or exceed NSHE guidelines for  the detail and rigor of the accreditation process, will have  a different assessment cycle that reflects their accreditation timeline and activities.  

Questions?

Contact Jennifer Tison assessment@unlv.edu