These resources support programs in documenting, evaluating, and improving student learning through intentional curriculum management. The Assessment Toolkit, reporting timelines, rubric, and planning materials are designed to help programs develop assessment methods, collect actionable evidence, analyze results, and communicate findings clearly to both internal and external audiences. Together, these tools help programs tell a coherent story about student learning, curriculum effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Assessment Timeline
The timelines provide an estimate of the time required to submit a complete assessment report by the deadline that adheres with curriculum management.
Feedback Rubric
OIE uses the rubric to provide structured, actionable feedback that helps programs strengthen curriculum management, improve assessment practices, and demonstrate student learning and curriculum effectiveness.
Assessment Toolkit
| RUBRIC COMPONENT NUMBER | COMPONENT DESCRIPTION | SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| START HERE >>> | Curriculum Management | |
| I | Number of PLOs | Clarifying Program Learning Outcomes |
| II | Specificity of PLO Statements | Clarifying Program Learning Outcomes |
| III | Rigor of PLOs | Clarifying Program Learning Outcomes |
| IV | Mapping of Relationship Between Curriculum and PLOs | Curriculum Map |
| V | Number of Direct Measures | A. Strengthening Direct Measures B. Selecting Assessment Measures |
| VI | Alignment Between Measures and PLOs | A. Strengthening Direct Measures B. Selecting Assessment Measures |
| VII | Measure-Specific Expectations for Achievement of PLOs | Clear Expectations |
| VIII | Data Collection/Review/Evaluation Details | Designing Trustworthy Methods |
| IX | Trustworthiness of Data Collection/Evaluation Methods | Designing Trustworthy Methods |
| X | Presentation of Summary Results | A. Drilling Down on Data B. Data in Context |
| XI | Interpretation/Analysis of Results | A. Drilling Down on Data B. Data in Context |
| XII | Action Plans to Improve Student Learning | Informing Learning Actions |
| XIII | Action plans to Refine Assessment Process | Enhancing the Process |
| XIV | Evaluation of Prior Actions Seeking Learning Improvement | Evaluating Impact |
Planning & Self-Study (Report Tool)
Curriculum Management Course
This course is designed for three key audiences—faculty, assessment coordinators, and deans/department chairs—each with distinct responsibilities in the curriculum management cycle. Because these roles differ, each group has its own set of learning outcomes and an associated digital badge. The course is voluntary.
To enroll in the course, send a request to oie@ua.edu.