Frederick Burrack, Ph.D. Director of the Office of Assessment Kansas State University A Culture Of Assessment What is it and how do we achieve it? Program/Unit Program Assessment Committee College Assessment Review Committee Office of Assessment When the purpose of assessment is clear and respectful of the instruction that leads toward student learning, a culture of assessment will develop and flourish. • the primary purpose of assessment being program improvement. • ownership of the assessment process belongs to the programs and units associated with student learning. Shared responsibility Program Unit Learning Outcome #1 Assessment #1 Assessment #2 Learning Outcome #2 Assessment #1 Assessment #2 Learning Outcome #3 Assessment #1 Assessment #2 Knowledge Critical Thinking Communication Diversity Integrity A process designed to provide data authentic to student learning, valued by the program and tied to university outcomes. Annual Assessment Showcase Shared Best Practice Assessment training Awards for effective assessment efforts