College Assessment Resources Descriptive information on surveys used for assessment at the college level Information about the FE Exam Key data highlights from various college surveys Complete survey data (password protected site) Examples of changes made as a result of assessment Annual Reports by program   For more information contact: Terry Mayes Director of Academic Programs and Assessment (303) 735-6446 terry.mayes@colorado.edu

College Assessment

The College of Engineering and Applied Science embraces a vision and a set of goals that stress excellence. To ensure regular progress towards our goals, the college is committed to regular assessment. Assessment is conducted at both the college level and within the college’s departments and programs. 

There are several channels through which we assess our performance, analyze and report assessment information, and implement changes as a result. These include:

• College Assessment Committee
  The Assessment Committee meets each semester to consider/develop ongoing assessment measures used at the college. The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of Academic Programs and Assessment for surveys that are administered by the Dean’s office on behalf of the college’s departments and programs.
   
• Standing Committees of the College
  The following councils provide assessment and oversight at the college level:
   

  Administrative Council This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the dean in making decisions related to issues of administration. Undergraduate Education Council This committee is responsible for developing and coordinating undergraduate educational initiatives. Graduate Education Council This committee is responsible for developing and coordinating graduate educational initiatives.

• College Strategic Plans
  The college regularly assesses progress towards reaching objectives related to people, programs, places, and resources, as articulated in its strategic plan.  >>more
   
• Academic Program Review and Planning
  CU-Boulder units report on outcomes assessment related to education and research goals in the Academic Program Review and Planning self studies that are developed every seven years. This serves as the basis of our reporting to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  >>more
   
• ABET Accreditation
  Eight of the college's 12 undergraduate programs are currently accredited by ABET and two more are seeking accreditation in 2009. Each accredited program has its educational programs reviewed by ABET every six years.  >>more

View examples of changes that have been made at the college as a result of assessment.