Assessment

Administrative Unit Review (AUR) Process

Similar to the comprehensive review process in place for instructional programs, all college program and services in support of these academic programs are committed to undergo a systematic review process. The administrative unit review (AUR) is scheduled annually. A more comprehensive assessment process is scheduled every 5th year for each unit. In brief, the cyclical assessment process includes:

Annual Cycle

  1. An affirmation of the unit's mission statement and its alignment to the college's mission.
  2. Setting unit's goals with appropriate indicators of achievement for each goal.
  3. Assessment and evaluation of the results of its indicators of achievement, capacity and resource analysis, and future needs or mandates.
  4. Creating unit objectives necessary to develop a unit's work plan.
  5. Identifying resources needed to accomplish its work plan.

5 year Cycle

In addition to the annual cycle process, an administrative unit review includes:

  1. An internal self-study. Information obtained through the self-study is meant to precipitate meaningful dialogue within the unit and with the respective supervisor(s). The self-study process will also assist the unit in determining its need for changes or maintenance of its services and procedures.
  2. A survey of employees and customer feedback.
  3. A trend analysis and review of indicators of achievements.
  4. Comments and approval by the appropriate senior staff member.

For more information about the administrative unit review process, please contact us.