Academic Program Assessment

Academic Program Assessment is a cyclical process at Kutztown University. The process provides a clear relationship from student learning outcomes to curriculum creation. Data driven analysis is the catalyst for improvement for our students. 

Academic Program assessment flow chart from student learning outcomes to curriculum map to criteria of success and rubrics to data collection and analysis to create and execute plan for improvement, and back to student learning outcomes

Program SLO Assessment Rubric - This rubric is being used by the Academic Assessment Council to evaluate assessment material submitted by academic programs.

Assessment Schedule for Academic Year 25-26

  • September 12, 2025 - Completed program assessment reports due to the Dean. These reports should be a summary of all 2024-2025 assessment activities, including any updates to assessment plans.
  • February 20, 2026 – Action plans due (report on actions taken in response to the previous year's data).