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Mission


Support continuous improvement through institutional planning and assessment aligned with the institution’s mission and goals by enhancing assessment practices and ensuring use of data to inform decision-making.  

Goals


Goal 1: Establish and maintain an assessment culture across campus

Goal 2: Ensure the quality of data

Goal 3: Increase the use of data for informed decision-making and continuous improvement

Functions


Student Learning: The Office of Institutional Effectiveness guides assessment of Program Learning Outcomes to ensure ā€œquality teaching with a foundation in liberal studies, scholarly research, and public service to enable productive lives within the diverse global economyā€.

Administrative Effectiveness: The Office of Institutional Effectiveness guides assessment of administrative goals  to support our commitment to ā€œadvancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, enhancing society, and impacting individualsā€.

Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation: The Office of Institutional Effectiveness assists with ensuring compliance with SACSCOC and programmatic accreditation standards.

Data Management: The Office of Institutional Effectiveness assists with the management of data collection and analysis for accreditation, accountability, and informed decision-making.  

KSU Planning and Assessment ProcessPlanning and Assessment Process Planning and Assessment Process

At the forefront of all planning is Āé¶¹Ö±²„’s mission statement. With the mission statement in mind, planning occurs from the macro to the micro level. The University uses the following process:Institutional Planning Process Institutional Planning Process


Āé¶¹Ö±²„ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate of nursing practice level degrees. Āé¶¹Ö±²„ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Āé¶¹Ö±²„ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().

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