Institutional Research & Assessment of Student Learning
Annual Institutional Reports
Relevant Trend Data – CY2024 Annual Report
Assessment of Student Learning
The five University Mission-Based Outcomes (UMBO) are the highest-level learning outcomes at Aspen. Achievement is measured in the core courses of all programs through UMBO alignment in signature assignment rubrics that are scored by faculty. The University Assessment Committee identified the Learning Achievement Targets (LATs) for UMBOs as a key indicator that Aspen is effectively carrying out its mission and meeting the Academic Achievement Goal. The LAT is 85% of Graduate program students will Meet plus Exceed Expectations and 80% of Undergraduate program students will Meet plus Exceed Expectations for each of the five UMBOs.
Student achievement is also assessed at the program level through Program Learning Goals (PLG), reflecting the learning achievement in each program. The Learning Achievement Targets for a program are developed by the dean/program director/faculty; all PLGs have a minimum 80% Meet plus Exceed Expectations LAT. The PLGs meet the needs of the professions served by that academic discipline, are directly aligned with the UMBOs, and are in concert with the University Mission. These outcomes can be found on the webpages for each program in the Academic Catalog, and may be qualitative or quantitative. Student achievement of a PLG is demonstrated through performance on signature assignments scored by faculty on a rubric, and completed as part of a required course or capstone project.
Relevant Trend Data – AY2023-2024 Assessment of Student Learning