OFFice of assessment
The purpose of assessment at Norfolk State University is to provide information for planning and decision-making and the improvement of academic programs, educational support and administrative support services. The University codified its responsibilities to assess student learning outcomes in Administrative Policy #39-01, Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment.
Institutional Assessment Overview
The Office of Institutional Assessment is responsible for coordinating assessment activities in the following areas:
Assessment Trainings/Workshops
Assessment Day
April 25, 2025
NGE 205
10 A.M.- 4 P.M.
Session I
"ABCs of developing Goals, Outcomes, & Objectives"
This interactive session will work with participants on developing goals, outcomes, or objectives for their unit, or academic program. The facilitator will work through examples of link each to the mission and vision statement as well as a strategic plan.
Location: NGE 205 Time: 10 AM -11 A.M.
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Session II
"Findings and Data Analysis"
Presenter: Dr. Kianga Thomas, Department Chair
This session will guide participant on how to analyze and report assessment data to stakeholders to enhance student learning and effectiveness. The presenter will share how their unit links assessment finding to create meaningful action plans to close the loop on their assessment findings.
Location: NGE 205 Time: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
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Session III
"Accreditation, Assessment, & Compliance: Where do I Fit In?" (Chat & Chew) Limited Slots Available
Facilitator: Mrs. Shakira Hardison, QEP Director at Grambling State University
As the University prepares for the SACSCOC decennial review this is a open dialogue session on how everyone fits into the review process. The facilitator will share her experience of going through a recent SACSCOC 10 year review and how teamwork and collaboration campus wide is important.
Location: NGE 205 Time: 12:30PM- 1:30PM
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Session IV
"I Have my Findings and Action Steps: What do I do Next?"
The Office of Assessment will share the elements of reporting assessment findings in a way that conveys continuous improvement and drives peer reviewers to see action steps to close the loop on the assessment cycle.
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Location: NGE 205 Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Session V
Taskstream by Watermark Training and Assessment Help Session Location: NGE 205 Time: 3:00 PM- Until
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Past Workshops
Please contact assessment@nsu.edu for copies of presentations or recordings
- Integrating Feedback to Facilitate Planning and Improvement
Date: October 19, 2023 Location: Ne 205 Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Building a Culture of Assessment in Administrative Units
Date: October 31, 2023 Location: Ne 314 Time: 12:30 p.m.
Date: November 14, 2023 Location: Virtual Time: 1:00 p.m.