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Assessment at the University of Northern Colorado

2007 Freshman Survey Results

During the 2007 summer orientation, students from the entering freshman class completed the CIRP Freshman Survey. Developed by researchers at UCLA’s Cooperative Research Program, the Freshman Survey has been administered to over 13 million students at 1,900 institutions over the last 40 years.

1,946 students completed the survey, which measures high school activities, academic preparedness, admissions decisions, values and goals, and more.  A complete report of how UNC students compare to 54,569 students enrolled at other four year public institutions is available online (pdf).

 

The Office of Assessment promotes program quality and student learning by providing leadership, support, and training on effective assessment practices. We aim to be a dynamic and supportive partner to members of the University community and a national model for effective practice by encouraging:

  • Excellence in assessment and evaluation;
  • Collaboration with University personnel and programs;
  • Continuous adaptation and improvement;
  • Value-added support and training; and
  • Ethical practice.

Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators, we will:

  1. Facilitate program review and accreditation;
  2. Provide technical support in the development and implementation of assessment activities;
  3. Prepare and disseminate internal and external reports of assessment findings;
  4. Enhance faculty and staff knowledge and proficiency in the use of effective assessment;
  5. Plan, implement, and evaluate institution-wide assessments of student needs and outcomes and other institutional priorities;
  6. Support and/or conduct special research projects related to student, program, and institutional assessment;
  7. Promote a community of assessment scholarship through presentations and publications; and
  8. Recognize and celebrate innovative and successful assessment practices.