“There should be an open, easily accessible central repository for assessment practices from all areas of the college and a regular practice of sharing processes, procedures, and results of assessment processes.”
“There needs to be a clear presentation on what really constitutes assessment, an understanding of a complete assessment process, and how to get started with it.”
Brian Fors, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
“South Central College is under the umbrella of an institutional strategic plan including directives and initiatives from the academic side, customized training, student affairs, and technology. These initiatives drive the assessment priorities for the college.”
“Student engagement and learning is significant in all of these areas and therefore require measurement and analysis.”
WC Sanders, Dean of Health and Business
“We need to create a culture of assessment at SCC-- training is critical and it needs to be ongoing in order create the culture we are looking for.”
“I believe in the portfolio process and would like to see all SCC students create personal portfolios with artifacts and student comments on the artifacts.”
Suzanne Nordblom, Dean of Engineering and Construction Technology
“Our ability to use assessment moves us from living the status quo to effectively understanding and adapting to the world around us.”
“Assessment is the only true way to know that our institution is improving!”
Wes Taylor, Dean of Technology
