Assessment demonstrates the relationship between student learning and educational experiences. Evidence gleaned from assessment informs discussion and decisions regarding teaching strategies, curriculum, program outcomes, and future assessments. Faculty and students benefit from clarity of course, program, and degree expectations with standards of evaluation within each. Assessment similarly explores the relationship of relevant variables to the effective implementation of the institutional mission and strategic vision. A robust assessment system provides valuable supporting evidence that NSU meets the threshold standards of accountability as defined by our institutional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education require each Oklahoma college and university to assess the following four categories: (1) entry level to determine academic preparation and course placement; (2) general education assessment; (3) academic program learning outcomes assessment; and (4) student engagement and satisfaction.