Assessment Process

Curricular Student Learning Assessment: Curricular refers to academic programs and campus-wide degree requirements comprising the institution’s formal curriculum. At UMD, curricular assessment includes:

1. Academic Programs: “Program Assessment” 
2. Liberal Education Program: “Liberal Education Assessment” 
3. WRIT 31xx Advanced Writing Course Assessment 

Co-Curricular Student Learning Assessment: Co-curricular refers to learning activities, programs and experiences that reinforce the institution’s mission and values and complement the formal curriculum.

UMD informs the quality of curricular and co-curricular programs through the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement practices as described in the following video.