Office  of Academic Assessment

What does the Office of Academic Assessment do?

Consults with departments and units regarding the implementation of outcomes assessment plans.

Supports academic units by gathering, analyzing, and/or providing useful data and information.

Administers centralized surveys and assessment projects including the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

Works with the Center for Teaching and Learning, the academic Deans and the Provost in effectively utilizing assessment results to enhance student learning.

University Vision, Values, Mission, and Goals

The University of Denver statement of vision, values, mission and goals provides the foundation for all academic units to structure their own goals and assessment projects.  The statement can be found at:

http://www.du.edu/chancellor/vision/index.html

Faculty and Staff

Janette B. Benson, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Academic Assessment
Mary Reed Building Room 221
Telephone: (303) 871-3771
jbenson@psy.du.edu

Catherine Trouth
Assessment Analyst
Mary Reed Building Room 221
Telephone: (303) 871-6436
ctrouth@du.edu