Assessment is the systematic and ongoing process
of gathering, analyzing, interpreting and
documenting information to demonstrate if a
functioning unit is performing well against set
criteria established to determine excellence and
then using that information to guide performance
improvement processes or activities. At UTPA,
Administrative & Educational Support (AES)
Unit Assessment is coordinated through the
Office of Institutional Research &
Effectiveness (OIRE) and Academic (Student
Learning Outcome) Assessment is coordinated
through the
Office of the Provost.
This document provides a
comprehensive overview of administrative
assessment, including best practices for
developing intended outcomes, means of
assessment, and criteria for success.
AES Unit
Assessment Contacts at UTPA:
Assessment Tool
UTPA uses TracDat, a
strategic planning software tool from
Nuventive. TracDat facilitates goal-aligned
action and meaningful contributions from all
areas of the institution.
Strategic Planning is a process that an
organization goes through to define its
strategy, or direction, and to make decisions
regarding resource allocation to support this
strategy. The foundation for strategic planning
is the institution's mission, vision, values and
goals.
