Assessment Resources

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Assessment Resources

Taskstream Tutorials

Taskstream by Watermark is the data platform Howard University uses for assessment-related activities.

Instructions on how to login to Taskstream
Instructions on how to put your assessment plan into Taskstream
Instructions on how to edit faculty profiles in Taskstream

Student Learning Outcomes and Core Outcomes

Tied to unit and program missions, outcomes should capture what students should know or be able to do and what your unit should accomplish. Measures are used to assess the degree to which you have met these outcomes. Below are some resources to help you think about the creation of outcomes. 

Organizational Examples

National Institute of Learning Outcomes Assessment- Student Learning Outcomes

LEAP- Essential learning Outcomes

Institutional Examples

How to Write a Learning Outcome- University or Wisconsin-Madison

Writing Learning Outcomes- The Florida State University

Assessment Tutorials

There are many resources available that aid in the understanding of assessment practices. The OIAE seeks to provide resources that will bring both a deeper understanding of the need for continual assessment and improvement and equip readers with tools to accomplish this task.