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University Assessment Reports

The Assessment Reports are collected annually as a university-wide effort to determine to what extent the Pillars for Success, defined by the Lander University Board of Trustees, are being achieved. Units across the university identify expected outcomes, assess the extent to which they achieve these outcomes, and provide evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results.

After the 2016-2017 Assessment Reports were submitted in May 2017 according to the previous reporting schedule, we implemented modifications of the assessment process designed to improve reporting of unit outcomes, alignment to the updated organizational structure, and coherence to the new institutional mission and strategic plan.  The following improvements have been undertaken:

  • Each unit now submits Assessment Reports on an annual schedule instead of a four-year cycle
  • Reports are due in October to coordinate with annual strategic planning and budgeting timelines
  • Realignment of individual unit reporting responsibilities has coincided with institutional academic and administrative reorganization
  • Each unit has identified appropriate linkages between unit goals and the ten pillars of the new strategic plan

 

Assessment Resources

Academic Programs

  • Completing and Submitting Your Assessment Report (Video) (PDF)

Administrative Units

  • Overview of Assessment for Administrative Units (Video) (PDF)
  • Developing Goals and Outcomes for Administrative Units (Video) (PDF)
  • Completing and Submitting Your Assessment Report (Video) (PDF)

Assessment Cycle

Activity Date
Begin preparation for upcoming report May-September
Reports due for all units October 1
Provost and President review December/January
Recommendations to Board of Trustees February/March
Units receive updated budgets and revisions/directives resulting from the review process April/May

Most recent reports submitted by each unit:

  1. President's Office** (Planning, Analytics and Decision-Support (PDF))
  2. Academic Affairs* (Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness (PDF))
    1. Academic Success Center (PDF)*
    2. Center for Faculty Excellence (PDF)**
    3. College of Arts and Humanities
      1. English (PDF)
      2. Graphic Design (PDF)
      3. Humanities (PDF)
      4. Media and Communication (PDF)
      5. Music (PDF)
      6. Spanish (PDF)
      7. Visual Art (BFA) (PDF)
      8. Visual Art (BS) (PDF)
      9. Visual Art (MAT) (PDF)
      10. Visual Art (MFA) (PDF)
    4. College of Education
      1. Early Childhood Education (PDF)
      2. Elementary Education (PDF)
      3. Exercise Science (BS) (PDF)
      4. Exercise Science (MS) (PDF)
      5. Montessori Education (M.Ed.) (PDF)
      6. Physical Education (PDF) 
      7. Special Education (PDF)
      8. Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) (PDF)
    5. College of Science and Mathematics
      1. Biology (PDF)
      2. Chemistry (PDF)
      3. Computer Information Systems (PDF)
      4. Cybersecurity (PDF)
      5. Data Science (PDF)
      6. Environmental Science (PDF)
      7. Mathematics (PDF)
    6. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
      1. Criminology (PDF)
      2. Emergency Management (MS) (PDF)
      3. History (PDF)
      4. Human Services (PDF)
      5. International Studies (PDF)
      6. Paralegal Studies (PDF)
      7. Political Science (PDF)
      8. Psychology (PDF)
      9. Sociology (PDF)
    7. College of Business
      1. Business Administration (BAS) (PDF)
      2. Business Administration (BS) (PDF)
      3. Business Administration (MBA) (PDF)
      4. Business Administration (MSM) (PDF)
      5. Entrepreneurship (BA) (PDF)
    8. General Education
      1. Competency A – Knowledge and Comprehension
      2. Competency B – Apply Information
      3. Competency C – Analyze Information
      4. Competency D – Communicate Effectively and Appropriately
    9. College of Graduate and Online Studies (PDF)
    10. Honors College**
    11. Interdisciplinary Studies (PDF)
    12. Library Services (PDF)*
    13. LINK**
    14. Nursing, School of 
      1. Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN) (PDF)
      2. Nursing (BSN) (PDF)
      3. Public Health (PDF)
    15. Student Support Services PASSport Program (TRiO)**
    16. Study Abroad*
  3. Athletics**
  4. Enrollment and Access Management
    1. Admissions (PDF)** (Veteran Services)
    2. Financial Aid (PDF)**
    3. Registrar (PDF)**
  5. Finance and Administration
    1. Accounting and Budget (PDF)** (Internal Controls/Audits)
    2. Auxiliary Services (PDF)**
    3. Facilities Operations (PDF)** (Building Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Safety, Special Events/Facilities Scheduling)
    4. Information Technology Services (PDF)**
    5. Procurement Services (PDF)** 
    6. University Police (PDF)
  6. General Counsel
    1. Human Resources (PDF)** (Equal Employment Opportunity/Title IX)
  7. Governmental Affairs
    1. University Relations and Publications (PDF)**
  8. Student Affairs
    1. Wellness and Holistic Support (PDF)** (Counseling Center, Health Services, Disability Services)
    2. Student Development and Outreach (PDF)** (CARE Team, Multicultural Affairs, Student Conduct)
    3. Student Life and Engagement (PDF)**
  9. University Advancement
    1. Alumni Affairs**
    2. Development**

 

Notes

* Academic Support Service: those services whose primary function is to help students to refine and strengthen the academic skills necessary to be successful at Lander University. 

** Administrative Support Service: those services whose primary function is to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Lander University. 

  1. President's Office** (Institutional Research (PDF))
  2. Academic Affairs* (Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness)
    1. Academic Success Center*
    2. Center for Online Learning (PDF)**
    3. College of Arts and Humanities
      1. English (PDF)
      2. Graphic Design (PDF)
      3. Humanities (PDF)
      4. Media and Communication (PDF)
      5. Music (PDF)
      6. Spanish (PDF)
      7. Visual Art (BFA) (PDF)
      8. Visual Art (BS) (PDF)
      9. Visual Art (MAT) (PDF)
      10. Visual Art (MFA) (PDF)
    4. College of Education
      1. Early Childhood Education (PDF)
      2. Elementary Education (PDF)
      3. Exercise Science (PDF)
      4. Montessori Education (M.Ed.) (PDF)
      5. Physical Education (PDF) 
      6. Special Education (PDF)
      7. Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) (PDF)
    5. College of Science and Mathematics
      1. Biology (PDF)
      2. Chemistry (PDF)
      3. Computer Information Systems (PDF)
      4. Cybersecurity (PDF)
      5. Data Science (PDF)
      6. Environmental Science (PDF)
      7. Mathematics (PDF)
    6. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
      1. Criminology (PDF)
      2. Emergency Management (M.S.) (PDF)
      3. History and Philosophy (PDF)
      4. Human Services (PDF)
      5. Political Science (PDF)
      6. Psychology (PDF)
      7. Sociology (PDF)
    7. College of Business
      1. Business Administration (B.S.) (PDF)
      2. Business Administration (M.S.M.) (PDF)
    8. General Education
      1. Competency A – Knowledge and Comprehension
      2. Competency B – Apply Information
      3. Competency C – Analyze Information
      4. Competency D – Communicate Effectively and Appropriately
    9. Honors College (PDF)**
    10. Interdisciplinary Studies (PDF)
    11. Library Services (PDF)*
    12. LINK (PDF)**
    13. Nursing, School of 
      1. Health Promotion and Wellness (PDF)
      2. Nursing - BSN (PDF)
      3. Nursing - MSN (PDF)
    14. Student Support Services PASSport Program (TRiO) (PDF)**
  3. Athletics**
  4. Enrollment and Access Management
    1. Admissions (PDF)** (Veteran Services)
    2. Financial Aid (PDF)**
    3. Registrar (PDF)**
  5. Finance and Administration
    1. Accounting and Budget (PDF)** (Internal Controls/Audits)
    2. Facilities Operations (PDF)** (Building Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Safety, Special Events/Facilities Scheduling)
    3. Information Technology Services (PDF)**
    4. Procurement and Retail Services (PDF)** (Bearcat Shop (PDF), Campus Post Office (PDF), Printing Services (PDF))
    5. University Police (PDF)
  6. General Counsel
    1. Human Resources (PDF)** (Equal Employment Opportunity/Title IX)
  7. Governmental Affairs
    1. University Relations and Publications (PDF)**
  8. Student Affairs
    1. Wellness and Holistic Support (PDF)** (Counseling Center, Health Services, Disability Services)
    2. Student Development and Outreach (PDF)** (CARE Team, Multicultural Affairs, Student Conduct)
    3. Student Life and Engagement (PDF)**
  9. University Advancement
    1. Alumni Affairs**
    2. Development**

 

Notes

* Academic Support Service: those services whose primary function is to help students to refine and strengthen the academic skills necessary to be successful at Lander University. 

** Administrative Support Service: those services whose primary function is to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Lander University. 

  1. President's Office** (Institutional Research (PDF))
  2. Academic Affairs* (Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness)
    1. Academic Success Center*
    2. Center for Online Learning (PDF)**
    3. College of Arts and Humanities
      1. English (PDF)
      2. Media and Communication (PDF)
      3. Music (PDF)
      4. Spanish (PDF)
      5. Visual Arts (PDF)
    4. College of Education
      1. Early Childhood Education (PDF)
      2. Elementary Education (PDF)
      3. Exercise Science (PDF)
      4. Montessori Education (M.Ed.) (PDF)
      5. Physical Education (PDF) 
      6. Special Education (PDF)
      7. Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) (PDF)
    5. College of Science and Mathematics
      1. Biology (PDF)
      2. Chemistry (PDF)
      3. Computer Information Systems (PDF)
      4. Environmental Science (PDF)
      5. Mathematics (PDF)
    6. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
      1. Criminology (PDF)
      2. Emergency Management (M.S.) (PDF)
      3. History and Philosophy (PDF)
      4. Political Science (PDF)
      5. Psychology (PDF)
      6. Sociology (PDF)
    7. College of Business
      1. Business Administration (B.S.) (PDF)
      2. Business Administration (M.S.M.) (PDF)
    8. General Education
      1. Competency A – Knowledge and Comprehension
      2. Competency B – Apply Information
      3. Competency C – Analyze Information
      4. Competency D – Communicate Effectively and Appropriately
    9. Honors College (PDF)**
    10. Interdisciplinary Studies (PDF)
    11. Library Services (PDF)*
    12. LINK (PDF)**
    13. Nursing, School of 
      1. Nursing - BSN (PDF)
      2. Nursing - MSN (PDF)
    14. Student Support Services PASSport Program (TRiO) (PDF)**
  3. Athletics**
  4. Enrollment and Access Management
    1. Admissions (PDF)** (Veteran Services)
    2. Financial Aid (PDF)**
    3. Registrar (PDF)**
  5. Finance and Administration
    1. Accounting and Budget (PDF)** (Internal Controls/Audits)
    2. Facilities Operations (PDF)** (Building Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Safety, Special Events/Facilities Scheduling)
    3. Information Technology Services (PDF)**
    4. Procurement and Retail Services (PDF)** (Bearcat Shop (PDF), Campus Post Office (PDF), Printing Services (PDF))
    5. University Police (PDF)
  6. General Counsel
    1. Human Resources (PDF)** (Equal Employment Opportunity/Title IX)
  7. Governmental Affairs
    1. University Relations and Publications (PDF)**
  8. Student Affairs
    1. Wellness and Holistic Support (PDF)** (Counseling Center, Health Services, Disability Services)
    2. Student Development and Outreach (PDF)** (CARE Team, Multicultural Affairs, Student Conduct)
    3. Student Life and Engagement (PDF)**
  9. University Advancement
    1. Alumni Affairs**
    2. Development**

 

Notes

* Academic Support Service: those services whose primary function is to help students to refine and strengthen the academic skills necessary to be successful at Lander University. 

** Administrative Support Service: those services whose primary function is to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Lander University. 

  1. President's Office** (Institutional Research)
  2. Academic Affairs* (Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness)
    1. Academic Success Center*
    2. Center for Online Learning (PDF)**
    3. College of Arts and Humanities
      1. English (PDF)
      2. Mass Communications and Media Studies (PDF)
      3. Music (PDF)
      4. Spanish (PDF)
      5. Visual Arts (PDF)
    4. College of Education
      1. Early Childhood Education (PDF)
      2. Elementary Education (PDF)
      3. Exercise Science (PDF)
      4. Montessori Education (M.Ed.) (PDF)
      5. Physical Education (PDF) 
      6. Special Education (PDF)
      7. Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) (PDF)
    5. College of Science and Mathematics
      1. Biology (PDF)
      2. Chemistry (PDF)
      3. Computer Information Systems (PDF)
      4. Environmental Science (PDF)
      5. Mathematics (PDF)
    6. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
      1. Criminology (PDF)
      2. Emergency Management (M.S.) (PDF)
      3. History and Philosophy (PDF)
      4. Political Science (PDF)
      5. Psychology (PDF)
      6. Sociology (PDF)
    7. College of Business
      1. Business Administration (B.S.) (PDF)
      2. Business Administration (M.S.M.) (PDF)
    8. General Education
      1. Competency A – Knowledge and Comprehension
      2. Competency B – Apply Information
      3. Competency C – Analyze Information
      4. Competency D – Communicate Effectively and Appropriately
    9. Honors College (PDF)**
    10. Interdisciplinary Studies (PDF)
    11. Library Services (PDF)*
    12. LINK (PDF)**
    13. Nursing, School of 
      1. Nursing - BSN (PDF)
      2. Nursing - MSN (PDF)
    14. Student Support Services PASSport Program (TRiO) (PDF)**
  3. Athletics**
  4. Enrollment and Access Management
    1. Admissions** (Veteran Services)
    2. Financial Aid (PDF)**
    3. International Student and Scholar Services
    4. Orientation Programs**
    5. Registrar**
  5. Finance and Administration
    1. Accounting and Budget (PDF)** (Internal Controls/Audits)
    2. Facilities Operations** (Building Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Safety, Special Events/Facilities Scheduling)
    3. Information Technology Services (PDF)**
    4. Procurement and Retail Services (PDF)** (Bearcat Shop (PDF), Campus Post Office (PDF), Printing Services (PDF))
    5. University Police (PDF)
  6. General Counsel
    1. Human Resources (PDF)** (Equal Employment Opportunity/Title IX)
  7. Governmental Affairs
    1. University Relations and Publications (PDF)**
  8. Student Affairs
    1. Campus Recreation and Intramurals (PDF)**
    2. Career Services (PDF)**
    3. Equestrian Center (PDF)**
    4. Housing and Residence Life (PDF)***
    5. Student Activities (PDF)** (CARE Team, Multicultural Affairs, Student Conduct)
    6. Wellness Center (PDF)** (Counseling Center, Health Services, Disability Services)
  9. University Advancement
    1. Alumni Affairs**
    2. Development**

 

Notes

* Academic Support Service: those services whose primary function is to help students to refine and strengthen the academic skills necessary to be successful at Lander University. 

** Administrative Support Service: those services whose primary function is to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Lander University. 

  1. President's Office** (Institutional Research)
  2. Academic Affairs* (Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness)
    1. Academic Success Center*
    2. Center for Online Learning (PDF)**
    3. College of Arts and Humanities
      1. English (PDF)
      2. Mass Communications and Media Studies (PDF)
      3. Music (PDF)
      4. Spanish (PDF)
      5. Visual Arts (PDF)
    4. College of Education
      1. Early Childhood Education
      2. Elementary Education (PDF)
      3. Exercise Science (PDF)
      4. Montessori Education (M.Ed.) (PDF)
      5. Physical Education 
      6. Special Education (PDF)
      7. Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) (PDF)
    5. College of Science and Mathematics
      1. Biology (PDF)
      2. Chemistry (PDF)
      3. Computer Information Systems (PDF)
      4. Environmental Science (PDF)
      5. Mathematics (PDF)
    6. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
      1. Criminology (PDF)
      2. Emergency Management (M.S.) (PDF)
      3. History and Philosophy (PDF)
      4. Political Science (PDF)
      5. Psychology (PDF)
      6. Sociology (PDF)
    7. College of Business
      1. Business Administration (PDF), (Assurance of Learning (PDF))
    8. Experience Your Education (EYE) Program*
    9. General Education
      1. Competency A – Knowledge and Comprehension
      2. Competency B – Apply Information
      3. Competency C – Analyze Information
      4. Competency D – Communicate Effectively and Appropriately
    10. Honors College (PDF)**
    11. Interdisciplinary Studies 
    12. Library Services (PDF)*
    13. LINK (PDF)**
    14. Nursing, School of 
      1. Nursing - BSN (PDF)
      2. Nursing - MSN (PDF)
    15. Student Support Services PASSport Program (TRiO) (PDF)**
  3. Athletics (PDF)**
  4. Enrollment and Access Management
    1. Admissions** (Veteran Services)
    2. Financial Aid (PDF)**
    3. International Student and Scholar Services
    4. Orientation Programs**
    5. Registrar (PDF)**
  5. Finance and Administration
    1. Accounting and Budget (PDF)** (Internal Controls/Audits)
    2. Facilities Operations (PDF)** (Building Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Safety, Special Events/Facilities Scheduling)
    3. Information Technology Services (PDF)**
    4. Procurement and Retail Services (PDF)** (Bearcat Shop (PDF), Campus Post Office (PDF), Printing Services (PDF))
  6. General Counsel
    1. Human Resources (PDF)** (Equal Employment Opportunity/Title IX)
  7. Governmental Affairs
    1. University Relations and Publications (PDF)**
  8. Student Affairs
    1. Campus Recreation and Intramurals (PDF)**
    2. Career Services (PDF)**
    3. Equestrian Center (PDF)**
    4. Housing and Residence Life (PDF)***
    5. Student Activities (PDF)** (CARE Team, Multicultural Affairs, Student Conduct)
    6. University Police (PDF)**
    7. Wellness Center (PDF)** (Counseling Center, Health Services, Disability Services)
  9. University Advancement
    1. Alumni Affairs**
    2. Development**

 

Notes

* Academic Support Service: those services whose primary function is to help students to refine and strengthen the academic skills necessary to be successful at Lander University. 

** Administrative Support Service: those services whose primary function is to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Lander University. 

  1. President's Office** (Institutional Research (DOCX))
  2. Academic Affairs (DOCX)* (Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness)
    1. Academic Success Center (DOC)*
    2. College of Arts and Humanities
      1. English (DOCX)
      2. Mass Communications and Media Studies (DOC)
      3. Music (DOC)
      4. Spanish (DOC)
      5. Visual Art (DOC)
    3. College of Education
      1. Early Childhood Education (DOC)
      2. Elementary Education (DOC)
      3. Exercise Science (DOC)
      4. Montessori Education (M.Ed.) (DOC)
      5. Physical Education (DOCX)
      6. Special Education (DOC)
      7. Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) (DOC)
    4. College of Science and Mathematics
      1. Biology (DOC)
      2. Chemistry (DOCX)
      3. Computer Information Systems (DOC)
      4. Environmental Science (DOC)
      5. Mathematics (DOC)
    5. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (effective July 1, 2017)
      1. Criminology (effective Fall 2017)
      2. Emergency Management (M.S.) (DOC)
      3. History (DOC)
      4. Political Science (DOC)
      5. Psychology (DOC)
      6. Sociology (DOC)
    6. Experience Your Education (EYE) Program (DOC)*
    7. General Education (PDF)
      1. Competency A – Knowledge and Comprehension
      2. Competency B – Apply Information
      3. Competency C – Analyze Information
      4. Competency D – Communicate Effectively and Appropriately
    8. Honors Program (DOC)*
    9. Interdisciplinary Studies (DOC)
    10. Library Services (DOC)*
    11. Management, School of
      1. Business Administration (DOC)
      2. Health Care Management Certificate (DOC)
    12. Nursing, School of (PDF)
      1. Response to CCNE On-Site Visit (November 10, 2015) (PDF)
      2. B.S.N. Assessment Plan (PDF)
      3. M.S.N. Assessment Plan (PDF)
    13. Student Support Services PASSport Program (TRiO) (DOC)***
  3. Athletics (DOC)***
  4. Business and Administration
    1. Accounting and Budget (DOC)** (Internal Controls/Audits)
    2. Facilities Operations (DOC)** (Building Maintenance, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Safety, Special Events/Facilities Scheduling)
    3. Human Resources (DOC)** (Equal Employment Opportunity/Title IX)
    4. Information Technology Services (DOC)**
    5. Procurement and Retail Services (DOC)** (Bearcat Shop (DOC), Campus Post Office and Printing Services (DOCX))
  5. Enrollment and Access Management
    1. Admissions (DOC)** (Veteran Services)
    2. Financial Aid (DOC)**
    3. International Student and Scholar Services (DOC)
    4. Orientation Programs (DOCX)***
    5. Registrar (DOCX)**
  6. Governmental Affairs
    1. University Relations and Publications**
  7. Student Affairs
    1. Campus Recreation and Intramurals (PDF)***
    2. Career Services (PDF)***
    3. Equestrian Center (DOC)***
    4. Housing and Residence Life (DOCX)***
    5. Student Activities*** (CARE Team, Multicultural Affairs, Spirit Program, Student Conduct)
    6. University Police (DOC)**
    7. Wellness Center (DOCX)*** (Counseling Center, Health Services, Disability Services)
  8. University Advancement
    1. Alumni Affairs (DOCX)**
    2. Development** (First report expected in February 2019)

 

Notes

* Academic Support Service: those services whose primary function is to help students to refine and strengthen the academic skills necessary to be successful at Lander University. 

** Administrative Support Service: those services whose primary function is to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Lander University. 

*** Student Support Service: those services whose primary function is to help students to refine and strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities that contribute to personal growth and development (including, but not limited to, improving awareness and identity, developing talents and potential, building human capital and facilitating employability, enhancing quality of life and contributing to the realization of dreams and aspirations).