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Welcome

Å®ÓÅapp believes that learning not only encompasses the knowledge of discrete facts and concepts but also the demonstration of the ability to integrate facts and concepts in critical, creative, and practical ways.

Our mission is to improve student success and learning, thus helping the College fulfill its educational mission. The assessment process provides the college with evidence that allows it to strengthen the content and delivery of its curriculum and services by identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. Assessment is more meaningful and likely to lead to improvement when students are committed to learning and the faculty and staff who deliver the programs and services own the process.​

Assessment Committee

Charge: The Riverside Assessment Committee (RAC) is a joint standing committee of the Academic Senate and the Governance, Effectiveness, Mission, and Quality Leadership Council. RAC’s mission is to improve student success and learning, thus helping the College fulfill its educational mission. As such, RAC:

• Provides assessment training and disseminates assessment information
• Provides support for development, implementation, and evaluation of course-level and program-level assessments
• Conducts GE SLO assessments
• Develops the college assessment plan
• Facilitates the connection of assessment to curriculum revision and program review and planning
• Resources for Faculty and Classified Professionals

Description and Chief Responsibilities: The Å®ÓÅapp Assessment Committee (RAC) is a standing committee of the Å®ÓÅapp Academic Senate as established by Article III, Section 5 of the Academic Senate By-Laws.

The Assessment Committee recognizes the dual purpose of assessment as both summative and formative. While the committee strives to meet the external accountability demands of the accrediting commission and acknowledges the role of assessment in college planning processes and resource allocation decisions, its focus is on the intrinsic value of assessment as a means of improving student learning.

The Assessment Committee supports student learning outcomes assessment by facilitating college-based activities and discussion, and by consulting with and providing guidance to departments, disciplines, and other units undergoing program review. The committee seeks to foster engagement in student learning outcomes assessment by encouraging dialogue related to pedagogy and curriculum and supporting college-wide assessment efforts.

The overall goal of the committee is to improve student success and learning, thus helping the College fulfill its educational mission. The assessment process provides the college with evidence that allows it to strengthen the content and delivery of its curriculum and services by identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. Assessment is more meaningful and likely to lead to improvement when students are committed to learning and the faculty and staff who deliver the programs and services own the process.​

Meeting Dates: The Committee meets on the 1st Friday of the month from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Digital Library, room 409. All are welcome.

Committee Co-Chairs