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