Faculty & Staff: Research & Assessment

University College includes numerous support programs, grant initiatives, and academic courses.  In order to facilitate on-going communication with the campus community and outside constituencies concerning the effectiveness of all programs in contributing to student success, University College developed a comprehensive assessment plan, which includes qualitative and quantitative methodologies for evaluating particular program components/operations.  The three-phase approach model incorporated by University College includes an assessment of needs, processes, and outcomes. 

Virtually all of University College's programs, including orientation, advising, student mentoring, learning communities, academic support for gateway courses, summer bridge, and honors are completed in cooperation with other undergraduate schools and units.  Assessment results are used to continuously improve programs and to ensure unit mission alignment.