Co-Curricular and Support Unit Assessment Committee (CCSU)

Charge

The Co-Curricular & Support Unit Assessment Committee (CCSU) will provide oversight, identify needs, develop recommendation and policies regarding institution-wide assessment of co-curricular and support units in order to strengthen the University and enhance its accountability.  It will also recommend changes in co-curricular and support unit assessment processes; review the usefulness of co-curricular and support unit’s assessment strategies, reporting strategies and feedback processes; and ensure that assessment data are used to inform decision-making at all levels.  The committee will maintain close communication with the President’s Office, Provost’s Office, University Administrative areas, and other appropriate committees.  Committee members will serve in three year, staggered terms.  The Provost appoints the Committee Chair based on recommendation(s) from the Department Head of the Office of Institutional Planning, Assessment, Research, and Effectiveness.

Responsibilities

The CCSU's responsibilities include:

  1. Review individual programs' assessment plans and processes and recommend ways for improvement.
  2. Advise faculty, staff, departments, units, and programs on assessment procedures and methods.
  3. Review and implement policies for reporting assessment data.
  4. Review and provide feedback on policies for dissemination of assessment data.

Annual Report and Presentation

A written report shall be provided to the provost by April 15 of each year. This report should summarize the body’s activities during the prior year, provide appropriate statistics and data, and outline planning for the following year. The report should be approved by the membership of the committee.

Membership

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Committee Files

Meeting Date Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Attachments