Academic Standards Statement |
Student Outcomes Assessment
Statement of Academic Standards for UNM–Los Alamos
UNM–Los Alamos is committed to academic excellence. Each UNM–Los Alamos faculty member explicitly agrees to adhere to the following academic standards, developed by UNM–Los Alamos Standards Committee and approved by the UNM–Los Alamos Faculty Assembly Spring Semester 1987:
Demonstrated professional ethics and conduct, dedication to student needs, appropriate class management, commitment to relevant topics for classroom discussion, and adherence to required student contact hours
· Quality instruction through thorough preparation, effective communication skills, and the creation of a dynamic classroom environment
· Student proficiency in the course content by means of frequent written and/or oral tests, practical assessments of progress, and a final examination
· Insurance of equivalency in, of course offerings between UNM–Los Alamos and Main Campus
· Adherence to prerequisites for the course
· Provision to the students of a well‑defined course syllabus, a clear statement of grading policy, and a precise statement of expectations for out‑of‑class assignments
· Use of clear grading policy based on a recognized system of evaluation for the discipline accompanied by accurate record keeping
· Prompt evaluation of all student assignments and tests and prompt feedback of such evaluation to students
· Dedication to the promotion of effective communication skills across the curriculum
It is from this statement, from requirements of the governing bodies of UNM–Los Alamos, and from common practice and habit at colleges and universities in general that UNM–Los Alamos determines the customary duties and responsibilities by which it evaluates all faculty members.
Student Outcomes Assessment (SOA) is an essential measure of the institution’s effectiveness in achieving its goals as outlined in the UNM–LA mission statement. Faculty have the primary ownership and responsibility for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the student learning outcomes. The SOA Committee has identified core curriculum competencies to be attained by all students as a result of their educational experience at UNM–LA. Competencies at the course/program level are continually in the process of being identified as well as the assessment tools to measure such competencies. Outcomes assessment is an ongoing process intended to measure student academic achievement and adjust and adopt courses and programs as needed.
Last Updated August 31, 2007