Learning Outcomes Assessment
Student Learning Outcomes
In keeping with its mission, Thomas Edison State University is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and of quality service to its students. To achieve this goal, the University engages in outcomes assessment, a process through which the effectiveness of the University and its programs is evaluated against institutionally determined standards. Thomas Edison State University's institutional outcomes are closely mapped to the Essential Learning Outcomes of the Liberal Education and America's Promise (LEAP) initiative as documented by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. The University Academic Council has approved specific institutional learning outcomes for all undergraduate students and graduate students.
Programmatic Learning Outcomes
Programmatic learning outcomes, focusing on degree specific learning goals and objectives, have also been established within each School at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels.
Students' Role in Outcomes Assessment
In keeping with its mission, Thomas Edison State University is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and of quality service to its students. To achieve this goal, the University engages in outcomes assessment, a process through which the effectiveness of the University and its programs is evaluated against institutionally determined standards.
Students are an important and necessary source of information about Thomas Edison State University’s effectiveness. By surveying students and graduates, and administering certain kinds of assessments that gauge the level of students’ skills and learning, the University gains valuable information, which is used to assess its effectiveness and to guide the development of curriculum.
Although these surveys and assessments, as well as other information-gathering instruments, are not typically part of a student’s degree program, Thomas Edison State University students are required to participate in such activities when selected. All students who take part in outcomes assessment activities contribute to the continued excellence of Thomas Edison State University and to the reputation of the degrees awarded by the institution.