Learning Outcome 1: On-Campus Living
As a result of living on campus, residential students will perform better academically compared to non-residential students.
Assessment Measures
We will compare residential and non-residential student GPAs annually.
Assessment Data Collection Plan
Annual collection of student performance indicators such as GPA.
Existing Data
We plan to use existing Institutional Research data.
Analysis of Results
Results will be analyzed using Excel. All student identifying data will be removed prior to analysis.
Use of Results
We will use the results to demonstrate that students who live on campus perform better academically than their non-residential peers. Results will be shared with the Student Life Assessment Council and Housing staff to assess the effectiveness of the residential education program. We will also include the data in our marketing plan so potential students learn about the positive impacts of living on campus.
- Student Life Domain: Personal, Social, and Professional Identity Development
- Institutional Strategic Priority: Student Success
- Institutional Learning Outcome: Proficiency: Intellectual Skills
Learning Outcome 2: Financial Aid Management
As a result of participating in a financial aid management workshop, residents will develop competency in managing their financial aid budget.
Assessment Measures
Learning will be assessed at the workshop using pre- and post-tests.
Assessment Data Collection Plan
Data will be collected at individual programs and annually through the Sky Factor EBI survey.
Existing Data
N/A
Analysis of Results
Data will be analyzed from individual programs and the annual Sky Factor EBI survey results.
Use of Results
Results from this assessment will be shared with Housing staff and used to guide practices for developing intervention strategies to increase student knowledge of budgeting and managing financial aid in the next year. Results will also be shared with the Student Life Assessment Council.
- Student Life Domain: Personal, Social, and Professional Identity Development
- Institutional Strategic Priority: Student Success
- Institutional Learning Outcome: Knowledge: Mastery of Content and Processes of Inquiry