Assessment Day
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Overview
Assessment is an integral part of the educational process, and it should be used to improve student learning and enhance our academic programs. The annual Assessment Day is used to collect data on four General Education student learning outcomes. The outcomes evaluated are written communication, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and civic engagement. All tests are administered via Canvas. All students are assigned to a class based on their classification.
The results generated on Assessment Day are used to ensure the quality of education for all students at VSU. The assessments and outcomes are aligned with the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) “Policy on Student Learning Assessment and Quality in Undergraduate Education”. These results will assist us in identifying strengths and opportunities for growth in our General Education curriculum. Additionally, a summary of the results will be used to generate a publicly available document that addresses the quality of our students’ educational experience at VSU as a requirement of the SCHEV Assessment Policy.