Assessment at Emory
Assessment Philosophy
At Emory, we believe that assessment should be, as Linda Suskie says, "useful and used." To that end, it is important that programs are allowed to design assessment plans that will benefit them in the areas of teaching, curriculum, and student services. We encourage programs to be innovative and creative in their approach to assessment to best adhere to their own disciplinary culture and priorities, while also generating information that is of the most value to the program and the university. Guided by the requirements of our accreditor, The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), we nevertheless allow programs the freedom to explore questions through the assessment process that are most important to them.
The Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee
The Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) is a standing committee of Emory University's Faculty Council. It is charged to:
- Review assessment plans from each of the schools and provide feedback
- Share best practices and strategies
- Help shape a culture of assessment that is uniquely Emory's and that informs and strengthens the SACSCOC reaccreditation process
- Report to the Provost on key opportunities and challenges related to assessment at Emory
| Name | Affliation (School or Office) |
|---|---|
| Nichole Powell, Chair | Oxford College |
| Jessica Barber, Chair-Elect | Emory College |
| Ulemu Luhanga, Past Chair | Emory College |
| John Acevado | School of Law |
| Andrea Barra, Ex-Officio | Office of the Provost |
| Mike Caudle | Graduate School and School of Public Health |
| Jason Ciejka, Ex-Officio | Emory College |
| Calli Cook | School of Nursing |
| Cora MacBeth, Ex-Officio | Emory College |
| Rose W. Murphree | School of Nursing |
| Usha Rackliffe | School of Business |
| Isabel Ruthotto, Ex-Officio | Graduate School |
| Deanna Ferree Womack | School of Theology |
Assessment and Accreditation
The university's assessment and planning cycle is designed to have campus units work as a team to assess academic programs, academic support programs, and administrative units to provide essential information to stakeholders on how the institution is meeting its goals and objectives. We are committed to providing the campus community with leadership and guidance to uphold the university's cores values of integrity and ethics through goal setting and assessing progress towards accomplishing the goals and objectives in the university strategic plan. We strive to enhance the overall effectiveness of the university by ensuring that faculty, staff, and administrators are making decisions driven by data that foster overall student success and continuous improvement.
These assessment and planning cycles are integral parts of the accreditation process. Emory University is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, reviewed every ten years for compliance. See our accreditation page for more details.