About

We oversee the assessment of Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs), Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs), and General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLOs). Our office ensures that all programs engage in meaningful assessment using a shared responsibility model called iROCA (Instructors Reporting on Classroom Assessment), collecting data to inform improvements in teaching, learning, and curriculum development.

We work closely with College Assessment Leads, who liaise between OAAPR and their respective colleges. CALs help facilitate the assessment process, ensuring that each college's programs align with the university’s learning outcomes and assessment goals.

We provide resources and guidance to departments undergoing program review, helping them reflect on program effectiveness and make informed changes. This process ensures alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.

Our office plays a crucial role in collecting and analyzing data from program assessments to provide actionable insights into student performance and identify areas for improvement. Collaborating with Institutional Research, we utilize Tableau to present these assessment results through our public-facing dashboards-- CSUN LOADS, ensuring transparency and accessibility. In addition, we oversee the submission of Annual Continuous Improvement Reports (ACIRPs) and other key documents that support effective program review and informed decision-making across the university.

Each year, the OAAPR sponsors National Assessment Week, a week of virtual events designed to raise awareness of the importance of assessment in higher education. Through workshops, presentations, and discussions designed by regional representatives, we highlight best practices, promote collaborations, and celebrate the progress in enhancing assessment-related activities. This event is a valuable opportunity for faculty and staff to deepen their understanding of assessment and contribute to the university’s continuous improvement efforts.

We provide the DEI-RAM,  a free dashboard to help colleges and universities track and monitor key engager perceptions of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. This tool aids institutions in assessing their readiness and effectiveness in fostering an inclusive campus environment and offers valuable data to guide strategic improvements in DEI initiatives.

Linda Bowen

Leily Farrokhvar, PhD

Beverly Cabello, PhD

Jennifer Little, PhD

Yountae An, PhD

Mariano Loza-Coll, PhD

Matthew d’Alessio, PhD

Jennifer DeMaio, PhD

Robert McIlhenny, PhD

Jane Rosenthal Dieken, PhD