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Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment and evaluation of programs, services and resources in Campus Life is a critical component of the important work of the division. A representative from each department serves on the Campus Life Assessment and Evaluation Committee. Each department defined learning outcomes for their programs, services and resources, and the measurement of these learning outcomes is the primary focus of assessment initiatives within the division. In addition to learning outcomes being studied this year (listed below), each department in Campus Life is actively engaged in other assessment and evaluation activities ranging from collating accurate metrics, such as the number of volunteer hours donated by students participating in a service program, to understanding how a particular program improves student learning.

Learning Outcomes Assessed by Campus Life Departments in 2008

Campus Life Events and Services

Professionalism: Students will display moral conduct with their peers, university personnel, and community members. They will present themselves in a manner appropriate for every circumstance, considering their professional responsibilities and ties to the university.

Center for Conflict Resolution

Peacemaking Skills: Students will use effective peacemaking principles, problem solving methods, and dialoguing skills to reduce contention and to resolve conflict in ways that are fair and constructive to all parties.

Center for Service and Learning

Caring/Sharing: Students will show dedication to the success of individuals and organizations by sharing their personal time and talents in meaningful service opportunities. Through a change of heart, a pure love of Christ, this dedication leads to an investment of their time and talents in service activities.

Honor Code

Moral and Ethical Understanding: Students who work with the Honor Code Office will demonstrate increased moral and ethical understanding through an appreciation of the consequences of their behaviors/actions, the knowledge of the impact of their behavior on others, the purpose and value of the honor code which will result in strengthening their commitment to abide by the Honor Code.

Gospel and Honor Code Based Behaviors: Students who work with the Honor Code Office will develop improved behaviors that are based on Gospel and Honor Code principles by basing their decision on gospel principles, acting in congruence with the Honor code and will not commit further Honor Code violations.

International Student Services

Social Interaction: Students will attend events that provide opportunities for engagement with others. They will increase their confidence in the ability to provide enjoyment to others.

Multicultural Student Services

TBA

Student Leadership/BYUSA

Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate competence in expressing their ideas in a variety of ways, both verbally and non-verbally, with clarity and effectiveness. They will also be exposed and expected to interpret information from written, oral, and visual media.

University Accessibility Center

Resource Awareness: Students will be able to articulate the services and resources that are available in the department. They will demonstrate the ability to inform others about the availability and role of the department.

Women’s Services and Resources

Awareness of Self: Students will demonstrate having healthy self images as they identify their purpose, talents and abilities. Students will also be open to constructive criticism and reflect on ways to improve on their weaknesses.

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