Urban University Blog

What does it take for an institution of higher education to be excellent in assessing student learning and using results to drive systemic, campus-wide improvements?  That question guided the development and implementation of the Excellence in Assessment (EIA) designation, which was launched last year by the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA), in conjunction with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the National Institute for Learning Outcom

Cal State Fullerton has increased graduation rates, improved student persistence and dramatically lowered the student achievement gap since the creation of a university-wide Strategic Plan four years ago. While the success is attributable to a myriad of factors, the innovative Student Success Dashboard is a foundational element linked to the advancement of our university. For those who aren’t familiar with the Student Success Dashboard, it is a powerful tool used at CSUF that