Office of Institutional Effectiveness
2021–22 through 2024–25 · Co-Curricular Meta-Assessment
Overview · By the Numbers
Phase 1 · Outcomes & Evidence
Phase 2 · Results & Analysis
Phase 3 · Actions
178
Assessment and
Action Plans
Action Plans
962
Outcomes
Assessed
Assessed
869
Evidence
Reviewed
Reviewed
644
Actions
Identified
Identified
78.3%
Outcomes
Met
Met
Learning Outcome Status by Shared Competencies Tag
Met
Not Met
Primary and Supporting Evidence Reviewed
Primary Evidence
| Counts | 229 |
| Other | 177 |
| Project | 49 |
| Assignment | 13 |
| Number of Applications | 18 |
| Presentation | 16 |
| Average Time | 12 |
| Exam (Certification/Licensure) | 12 |
| Exam (Course) | 10 |
| Performance | 10 |
| Money Raised | 8 |
| Total Time | 8 |
| Portfolio | 6 |
| Capstone | 4 |
| Field Assessment | 2 |
Supporting Evidence
| Other | 132 |
| Survey | 102 |
| Completion Rates | 23 |
| Course Evaluation | 23 |
| Focus Group | 11 |
| Interview | 4 |
Primary Evidence directly shows the impact of the outcome, such as student-produced work, staff observations of student performance, utilization figures, retention rates, process completion timelines, money raised, etc. Supporting Evidence consists of additional data that aids the unit in data-driven decision making, such as survey results, interviews, focus groups, etc.
Actions Identified: The Roadmap for Change
269
Program-Specific Action
Specialized actions such as cross-unit collaboration, new program launches, technology expansion, community partnerships, and staff training.
188
Maintain Assessment Strategy
Used when results meet or exceed targets — the current plan is effective and will continue.
76
Gather Additional Data
Collecting additional information to get a clearer picture of a specific challenge before acting.
54
Revise Measurement / Assessment
Improving the tools used to collect data, such as updating survey questions or assessment methods for better clarity.
36
Modify Policies / Procedures
Updating administrative rules, course policies, implementing student success plans, improving outreach strategies, and streamlining administrative processes.
21
Revise Curriculum
Making changes to program content, sequencing, or requirements to better support student learning and co-curricular outcomes.
76.7%
2021–22
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
73.6%
2022–23
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
79.3%
2023–24
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
83.0%
2024–25
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
Primary and Supporting Evidence by Year
Outcomes Met and Not Met & % Met/Not Met Trend by Year
Actions Identified by Year — Breakdown by Type
Strengths and Areas of Improvement by Year
LOOutcomes Assessed
Outcome Status
Met
753
Partially Met
7
Not Met
165
Not Assessed
37
Outcome Status and Trend by Year
Phase 1Evidences Assessed
Primary Evidence — Method Types
Supporting Evidence — Method Types
Phase 2Analysis Themes — Coded from 918 Analysis Texts
Strengths and Areas for Improvement
Strengths
753 (82.0%)
Areas of Improvement
165 (18.0%)
Top Analysis Sub-Themes
Student Performance
471
Program Quality
204
Student Support
90
Curriculum Development
54
Participation Rate
43
Faculty Development
34
Research Output
26
Goal Met
21
Technology Infrastructure
18
Enrollment Growth
15
Sub-Theme Detail — Strengths and Areas for Improvement
✓ Strengths by Sub-Theme
Student Performance
341
Program Quality
181
Student Support
78
Curriculum Development
48
Participation Rate
34
Faculty Development
23
Research Output
22
Goal Met
19
Enrollment Growth
11
Technology Infrastructure
7
↗ Areas of Improvement by Sub-Theme
Student Performance
87
Program Quality
24
Faculty Development
11
Technology Infrastructure
11
Student Support
10
Participation Rate
9
Curriculum Development
4
Research Output
4
Enrollment Growth
4
Goal Met
2
Sub-Theme Definitions
Curriculum Development: Program content updates, sequencing changes, new offerings, and requirement revisions.
Enrollment Growth: Participation trends, headcount changes, recruitment outcomes, and registration data.
Faculty Development: Staff professional development, workshops, mentoring, and practice improvements.
Goal Met: Outcomes that met or exceeded the stated target or benchmark.
Participation Rate: Attendance, submission rates, completion rates, and student engagement levels.
Program Quality: Accreditation standards, benchmarks, best practices, and overall program effectiveness.
Research Output: Publications, grant funding, and scholarly or creative works.
Student Performance: Rubric scores, utilization figures, staff observations, and demonstrated outcomes.
Student Support: Advising, counseling, mentoring, and student success interventions.
Technology Infrastructure: Digital tools, platforms, software systems, and online/virtual infrastructure.
Phase 3Actions — The Roadmap for Change
269
Program-Specific Action
Specialized actions such as cross-unit collaboration, new program launches, technology expansion, community partnerships, and staff training.
188
Maintain Assessment Strategy
Used when results meet or exceed targets — the current plan is effective and will continue.
76
Gather Additional Data
Collecting additional information to get a clearer picture of a specific challenge before acting.
54
Revise Measurement / Assessment
Improving the tools used to collect data, such as updating survey questions or assessment methods for better clarity.
36
Modify Policies / Procedures
Updating administrative rules, course policies, implementing student success plans, improving outreach strategies, and streamlining administrative processes.
21
Revise Curriculum
Making changes to program content, sequencing, or requirements to better support student learning and co-curricular outcomes.
Action Status by Year
Actions Identified by Year — Breakdown by Type
Syracuse University · Office of Institutional Effectiveness · Co-Curricular · 2021–22 through 2024–25