Areas of Assessment

Educational degree programs that fall under the institutional assessment requirements of SACSCOC Standard (8.2.a) include all bachelor’s, graduate, and doctoral degrees as well as stand-alone minors and certificates approved by the THECB and awarded by UTRGV.

Academic and student support services that fall under the institutional assessment requirements of SACSCOC Standard (8.2.c) are units that have a predominantly student-oriented purpose or function. They provide a direct service to students, develop programs or experiences for prospective or current students, and support students at various points during their academic career at UTRGV. These units typically deal with advising, recruiting, counseling services, financial aid, student life, registration, and special programs that support the student experience. Units in this area are largely located within the Division of Academic Success, the Division of Strategic Enrollment and the Division of Academic Affairs and select units within the Division of the President and the Division of Finance and Administration. Also Included are academic colleges and departments given their significant role in supporting student success.

Administrative support services that fall under the institutional assessment requirements of SACSCOC Standard (7.3) are units whose primary function is to support the administrative operations of the institution. These units deal with a diverse range of issues including financial activities, human resources, and research administration and largely located within the Division of the President, the Division of Advancement, Division of Finance and Administration, Division of Governmental and Community Relations, and service offices and institutionally funded centers within the Division of Academic Affairs.