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.  You can download a PDF of these by clicking on the link below:

University of Denver Vision, Values, Mission, and Goals

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

Matt Parker
Assessment Analyst
Mary Reed Building Room 221
Telephone: (303) 871-6436
matthew.parker@du.edu

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2009 is now underway!

See what DU students are saying about
their educational experience on NSSE 2008.

Or download the 2008 DU Pocket Guide (pdf) at the link below:

NSSE 2008 Pocket Guide DU

Guide to the NSSE Benchmarks

Countdown to HLC Reaccreditation site visit:
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