Assessment Tools

Learn More About Assessment

Whether involved in academic programs assessment, academic support assessment, or both, many helpful free resources are available. One of the best places to start is with the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). To get started, here are a few jumping-off points to explore:

  • The New to Assessment page provides a glossary of assessment terms and acronyms, guides on writing learning outcomes, foundational assessment training and more. 
  • Occasional papers organized by topics including the history and current trends of assessment, our roles in assessment work, and tools and resources. 
  • Assessment in Practice provides reader-authored short papers showcasing assessment in the field. 
CAS Professional Standards

Striving for excellence in professional practice, ATU academic support (administrative) units utilize the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) standards and self-assessment guides (SAGs) for review of functional programs and services. University Assessment and Accreditation (UAA) purchases these SAGs for institutional use.

QuestionPro

ATU utilizes the software, QuestionPro, for student, faculty, and staff online survey needs. Find out how to use QuestionPro here.

weave

Visit the ATU Weave Help page

Quality Matters

Quality Matters (QM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to quality assurance of online and blended learning programs and experiences and provides trainings and certifications in their quality assurance process.

Arkansas Tech University is a Quality Matters (QM) Member Institution with many faculty and staff utilizing QM Courses for professional development. Learn more about QM here.

QM COURSE COMPLETERS