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Our Core Purpose: Driving Quality and Success at ATU

At the Office of University Assessment and Accreditation (UAA), we champion continuous improvement across Arkansas Tech University. Our primary role is to partner with faculty and staff to ensure that every academic program and administrative unit is effective, high-quality, and focused on student success.

We achieve this by providing systematic guidance and facilitating evidence-based decision-making that supports institutional accountability and accreditation.

How Can We Help You Today?

Use this quick guide to find the resources you need most:

Find resources for assessing student learning, program review, and curriculum mapping.

Annual Assessment of Student Learning (SLO)
- Academic & Program Assessment
Program Review
- Access the Program Review Schedule and post-review requirements.
Assessment Training & Skill Development
- Direct links to the Assessment Academy modules and other resources
Software Support
- Go to the Assessment Software (Weave) page for tutorials and an FAQ.

Find resources for administrative unit assessment and institutional effectiveness data.

Administrative Assessment
- View the Administrative Assessment Cycle and key aspects of the Academic Support and Student Affairs assessment processes.
Institutional Data and Reports
- Access results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
- Access Institutional Research and Effectiveness data.
Annual Institutional Reports
- Review UAA's Annual Institutional Assessment Reports.

Find information on ATU's compliance, HLC status, and external program accreditation.

Institutional Accreditation (HLC) - Access the university's current HLC Status.
Specialized Program Accreditation - Find program-specific accreditation statuses.
HLC Resources - Find links to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) resources and standards.

Amanda Gardner
Head of Academic Assessment
Ross Pendergraft Library
305 West Q Street
Russellville, Arkansas 72801
Email: assessment@atu.edu

UAA Mission & Vision

Mission: To foster a collaborative culture of assessment at ATU, driving continuous improvement in academic and administrative programs to ensure high quality, student success, and institutional effectiveness.

Vision: A university where continuous improvement is an inherent part of every endeavor, leading to innovation, excellence, and significant student and societal impact.