Comprehensive Assessment
Each graduate studies program will identify a comprehensive assessment plan which will include one or more, but not limited to, the following:
- Comprehensive exam
- Capstone project
- Thesis project
- . Standardized national exam
Each graduate studies program will submit the plan for comprehensive assessment for approval by the Graduate Studies Committee prior to the start of the program.
Mandatory and Voluntary Assessment of Student Learning
New Student Orientation includes information on mandatory standardized testing and voluntary assessment activities. Students will be required to sign a written acknowledgement of being informed about the College’s mandatory standardized testing. Any student who does not sign the acknowledgement will be placed on registration hold. The student is also given the opportunity to consent to voluntary participation in additional College assessment activities. All testing must be completed within the designated division guidelines.
Signed Assessment of Student Learning forms will be kept in the student’s permanent file in the registrar’s office