DRAFT

Fundamental Questions for Conversations on Student Learning

from

The Higher Learning Commission of NCA

January, 2005

Five fundamental questions serve as prompts for conversations about student learning and the role of assessment in affirming and improving that learning:

1. How are your stated student learning outcomes appropriate to your mission, programs, and degrees?

2. What evidence do you have that students achieve your stated learning outcomes?

3. In what ways do you analyze and use evidence of student learning?

4. How do you ensure shared responsibility of assessment of student learning?

5. How do you evaluate and improve the effectiveness of your assessment of student learning efforts?