Student Academic Assessment at Western Illinois University

Assessing Student Learning

Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Association of the North Central Association. A primary component of achieving accreditation is evidence of an active program of assessment of student learning within all academic programs. The process of demonstrating student achievement in each undergraduate major and graduate program at Western Illinois University begins with the establishment, measurement and use of results for learning outcomes by faculty within each program. Reports of this work are provided to academic deans and the provost’s office, and are shared with faculty governance groups. The cyclical nature of conducting assessment activities and reporting on results annually will necessitate that certain sections of this website will be available at certain times of the year only. Department chairs and deans are periodically apprised of the timeline for assessment.