Annual Assessment Report Template

SACSCOC Compliance: This report supports compliance with SACSCOC Standard 8.2.a (Student Outcomes: Educational Programs) by documenting assessment of student learning outcomes and use of results for improvement. Maintain this documentation for your Fifth-Year Interim Report.

Part 1: Program Information

Program/Department:
Degree Level(s):
College/School:
Report Preparer:
Academic Year:

Part 2: Program Mission & SLOs

Program Mission Statement:

Student Learning Outcomes Assessed This Year:

List the specific SLOs that were assessed during this reporting period.

Part 3: Assessment Results

Watermark Tip: Use the Results entry in Planning & Self-Study to record your data. The system will automatically calculate achievement rates and generate visualizations. Data entered here will flow into your Program Review via Smart Connections.

For each SLO assessed, complete the following:

SLO 1 Results

SLO Statement:
Assessment Method:
Performance Target:
Sample Size (N):
Results Summary:
Target Met?	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partially

SLO 2 Results

SLO Statement:
Assessment Method:
Performance Target:
Sample Size (N):
Results Summary:
Target Met?	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partially

Add additional SLO sections as needed.

Part 4: Analysis & Interpretation

Summary of Findings:

Provide an overall summary of assessment results. What patterns or trends emerged? How do results compare to previous years?

Strengths Identified:

What areas showed strong student performance? What is working well?

Areas for Improvement:

What areas need attention? Where did students struggle to meet targets?

Part 5: Use of Results - Action Plan

Closing the Loop: SACSCOC requires evidence that assessment results are used to improve student learning. Document specific actions taken or planned based on your findings. This is critical for demonstrating continuous improvement.

Actions Planned/Taken Based on Results:

Describe specific changes to curriculum, pedagogy, resources, or assessment methods based on findings.

Action Items

Action Item	Responsible Party	Timeline	Resources Needed

Part 6: Closing the Loop - Follow-Up on Previous Actions

Previous Year's Action Items:

List the action items from your previous assessment report.

Status of Implementation:

Describe the progress made on each action item. What was implemented? What is still in progress?

Impact of Changes:

What evidence shows that the implemented changes have improved student learning? Include data if available.

Part 7: Assessment Plan Updates

Changes to Assessment Plan:

Describe any changes to SLOs, assessment methods, or targets for next year.

SLOs to be Assessed Next Year:

Part 8: Supporting Documentation

Watermark Tip: Upload supporting documents to the Evidence Library in Planning & Self-Study. Link evidence directly to your assessment results for easy access during program review and accreditation.

Attached Evidence (check all that apply):

☐ Rubrics used for assessment
☐ Sample student work (de-identified)
☐ Assessment instruments (exams, assignments)
☐ Data summaries or spreadsheets
☐ Curriculum map
☐ Meeting minutes (faculty discussion of results)
☐ Other: _______________________

Report Preparer:	Date:
Department Chair:	Date:

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT