Overview- Accreditation and Assessment

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Academic Assessment is to provide leadership for the planning and implementation of academic program review, student learning outcomes, university assessment, and assessment-related training. The Office is committed to creating a sustainable culture of assessment dedicated to advancing Kean University’s dual mission of excellence and access.

Vision Statement

The vision for the Office of Academic Assessment is to become the primary facilitator of assessment activity which will promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making. The Office of Academic Assessment will lead, teach, and build a culture of assessment.

Value Statement

The Office of Academic Assessment strives to build a culture of assessment through teamwork, integrity, and inclusiveness.

Guiding principles include:

Excellence

Trust

Response to constituents’ needs  

Passion 

Goals

Goal 1: To provide leadership to facilitate academic program assessment.

Goal 2: To build a culture of assessment.

Goal 3: To develop and sustain University assessment measures