Assessment Audits
Assessment Audit Timelines
Each unit defined in WSSU's assessment management system is expected to participate in audits. The audits ask reviewers to complete a series of questions about the assessment reports. The audits are intended to ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place and individuals from all units are engaging in assessment.
Major, Certificate, and Minor-Level Assessment Audit Timeline (Academic Units)
Nuventive Improve data entry is to be completed by the faculty member who is typically the Program Coordinator and/or a member of the Academic Assessment Committee; department chairs should provide support and assistance when needed. The expectation is that Nuventive Improve will be up-to-date prior to the annual assessment audits. The audit form is then completed and signed by relevant reviewers during the audit session. Reviewers complete audit forms for units not under their purview. In 2023, academic units will undergo a reporting and use of data review.
Monday, May 22, 2023 | Data and supporting evidence entered and up-to-date in Nuventive Improve. |
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (Audit Day) | Audit forms will be completed by reviewers during established session. |
Department-Level Assessment Audit Timeline (Academic Units)
Nuventive Improve data entry is to be completed by the unit's Department Chair. Department-level reports are not being audited in 2023; however, department-level units are expected to continue reporting data and updating assessment elements as necessary. Department-level units will be expected, at minimum, to provide an example of where they used data to make changes and improvements (i.e., “Best Example Presentation”) for the 2024 audits.
Administrative Assessment Audit Timeline (Administrative and Educational/Student Support Units)
The expectation is that each unit will submit their assessment plan to Institutional Assessment & Research (iar@wssu.edu) by Monday, July 24, 2023. The audit form is then completed and signed by relevant reviewers during the audit session. Reviewers complete audit forms for units not under their purview. In 2023, administrative units will receive a full assessment plan review .
Monday, July 24, 2023 | Assessment plans submitted to IAR@wssu.edu |
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (Audit Day) | Audit forms will be completed by reviewers during established session. |
Completed assessment audit forms are shared with the unit through secure internal mechanisms. Stakeholders should contact iar@wssu.edu if they have questions about their audit results.