Academic excellence is the primary motive for Liberal Arts Core assessment at the University of Northern Iowa. The links below describe an assessment methodology that reflects the Liberal Arts Core commitment to assess student learning in such a way that it is meaningful to all stakeholders, including students, faculty and administrators. These processes allow us to examine our current practices with an eye to providing the best undergraduate education today and into the future.
LAC Assessment Plan
- Guiding Principles and Underlying Assumptions
- LAC Learning Goals and Outcomes
- LAC Assessment Definitions
- Four Step Direct Assessment Process
- Assessment Report Template
- Annual Summary and Review
Category Level Assessment
Category 1: Core Competencies
Category 2: Civilizations and Cultures
Category 3: Fine Arts, Literature, Philosophy and Religion
Category 4: Natural Science and Technology
Category 5: Social Science
Category 6: Capstone Experience