Academic Assessment Council & Subcommittee

The purpose of the Academic Assessment Council and its subcommittee are to provide guidance, structure, and support for the assessment of student learning throughout the institution.

Academic Assessment Council

AAC Members serve as consultants and advisors on assessment to colleagues, seek the input of respective college councils and other constituent groups on matters of assessment policy and practice and report to respective college councils and other constituent groups on the work of UAC. Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm in Cook Library. 

Subcommittee on Student Learning Assessment (SSLA)

The purpose of this subcommittee is to implement the policies of UAC and the Academic Senate that apply to the assessment of academic programs and core courses, make recommendations to the designated entity responsible for the recertification of courses in the University Core based on assessment reporting, and analyze trends and practices across the University.  

In addition, members of the subcommittee will communicate and support faculty across the campus, provide professional development opportunities to faculty, help facilitate the annual peer review of assessment, and assist with assessment planning and activities. SSLA meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm. 

Discontinued Committee

The committees below functioned until summer 2013.

  • Subcommittee on Undergraduate Programs Assessment
  • Subcommittee on Graduate Programs Assessment 
  • Subcommittee on General Education Assessment