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Some thoughts about assessment......
Often, in the home of a growing child, a yardstick is attached to a wall or doorway. From time to time, the child will run to that special spot with a parent following behind, marker in hand. Certain that he or she has grown, the child is excited to be measured. Likewise, the people at Southeastern are confident that our institution is growing. We know this because of the assessment and evaluation tools that we have in place. Through assessment, we measure the success of our students, programs, and other aspects of Southeastern Illinois College. Evaluation of each facet is very important. Assessment is like an ongoing report card that involves everyone. It is our yardstick. It requires everyone to ask honest questions about performance and outcomes. This could take many shapes: tests, questionnaires, surveys, discussions, reports, portfolios. Southeastern's students, instructors, staff, and administrators can use the results of these instruments to make informed, educational decisions.
Laura Sliger, Former Student Assessment Committee Member |
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