Roles and Responsibilities
Unit/Program Assessment Coordinators
For each program and support service unit participating in the institutional assessment process, at least one faculty or staff member serves as the assessment coordinator. They are responsible for the following:
- Submitting a multi-year Comprehensive Assessment Plan
- Reporting annual results in PSS
- Coordinating the data collection process
- Leading the faculty or staff in a group review of the results for continuous improvement
- Making changes to assessment plans and reports in a timely manner
Assessment coordinators for Educational Programs are usually appointed by the department chair and are experienced faculty members familiar with the structure and organization of the educational program. For Administrative, Academic, and Student Support Services, the assessment coordinator is experienced in the unit mission and functions. Program chairs, directors, and/or unit supervisors review the assessment plans and reports prior to submission.
College/Divisional Assessment Liaisons
For each college, school, and divisional area participating in the institutional assessment process at UTRGV, at least one faculty or staff member serves as the assessment liaison. They are responsible for the following:
- Communicating reporting expectations and deadlines to assessment coordinators
- Supporting assessment coordinators with assessment plan design and implementation
- Organizing the process for reviewing college or divisional area assessment reports
- Reporting on the progress of assessment activities
Assessment liaisons in the academic colleges and schools are appointed by the dean and are experienced faculty members familiar with the organization and structure of the college or school. Assessment Liaisons outside the academic colleges and schools are appointed by deans, vice presidents, associate vice presidents and/or other divisional area administrators. Assessment liaisons from all areas participating in the institutional assessment process are also experienced in the organization and structure of the divisional area they represent. Deans, vice presidents, and other divisional area administrators review the assessment plans and reports prior to submission.