Outcomes Assessment Systems in Higher Education

Author:   Eduventures, Inc.

A post secondary technology vendor was interested in conducting a Web survey to understand the current market for outcomes assessment systems. Specifically, the company wanted to identify the key value drivers and needs within the institution.

Key Questions

• Please select and rank your top 5 assessment-related strategic objectives in order of relative importance.


• Which are the top 5 most difficult to accomplish outcomes assessment activities?


• Please select the top 3 stakeholders on your campus to whom outcomes assessment is most important.


• Which of the following individuals is the final decision maker in selecting a new or replacement outcomes assessment system?

Methodology
For this custom inquiry, Eduventures conducted a web survey with CAO's Provosts, VPs for Academic Affairs or Instruction, Academic Deans, and Chancellor/Vice Chancellors. The Web survey yielded 246 respondents, a 7% participation rate.