Office of Institutional Effectiveness
2021–22 through 2024–25 · Dean’s Offices Meta-Assessment
Overview · By the Numbers
Phase 1 · Outcomes & Evidence
Phase 2 · Results & Analysis
Phase 3 · Actions
12
Dean’s
Offices
Offices
8
Goal
Categories
Categories
311
Total Success
Outcomes
Outcomes
430
Success Outcomes
Assessed Over 4 Years
Assessed Over 4 Years
80%
Success
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
505
Actions
Identified
Identified
Total Outcomes and Outcomes Assessed by Goal Category
Frequency of Assessed Outcomes within the Assessment Cycle
Primary and Supporting Evidence Reviewed
Primary Evidence
| Counts | 243 |
| Other | 172 |
| Project | 84 |
| Money Raised | 36 |
| Number of Applications | 29 |
| Average Time | 5 |
| Total Time | 4 |
Supporting Evidence
| Other | 127 |
| Completion Rates | 12 |
| Survey | 11 |
| Interview | 1 |
| Course Feedback | 2 |
Primary Evidence directly measures the stated outcome and the degree to which it is achieved (e.g., retention rates, process completion timelines, money raised, number of presentations, etc.). Supporting Evidence are additional pieces of data that aids the unit in data-driven decision making.
Actions Identified: The Roadmap for Change
230
Maintain Assessment Strategy
Used when results meet or exceed targets — the current plan is effective and will continue.
144
Other
Specialized actions such as cross-unit collaboration, new program launches, technology expansion, community partnerships, and training.
39
Gather Additional Data
Collecting additional information to get a clearer picture of a specific challenge before acting.
69
Revise Measurement / Assessment
Improving the tools and strategies used to assess the outcome.
23
Modify Policies / Procedures
Updating policies, implementing student success plans, improving outreach strategies, and streamlining administrative processes.
80.2%
2021–22
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
83.7%
2022–23
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
76.0%
2023–24
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
80.5%
2024–25
Outcomes Met
Outcomes Met
Primary and Supporting Evidence by Year
Success Outcome Status by Year
Actions Identified by Year — Breakdown by Type
Strengths and Areas of Improvement by Year
SOSuccess Outcomes Assessed
Success Outcome Status
Met
609
Partially Met
5
Not Met
146
Not Assessed
50
Success Outcome Status and Trend by Year
Phase 1Evidences Assessed
Primary Evidence
Supporting Evidence
Phase 2Analysis Themes — Coded from 804 Analysis Texts
Strengths and Areas for Improvement
Strengths
648 (80.6%)
Areas of Improvement
156 (19.4%)
Top Analysis Sub-Themes
Program Quality
180
Enrollment Growth
145
Financial Performance
120
Alumni Engagement
95
Research Output
80
Faculty Development
70
Retention
60
Staff Development
50
Student Satisfaction
45
Student Support
40
Sub-Theme Detail — Strengths and Areas for Improvement
✓ Strengths by Sub-Theme
Program Quality
165
Enrollment Growth
120
Financial Performance
110
Alumni Engagement
85
Research Output
75
Faculty Development
57
Retention
38
Staff Development
38
Student Satisfaction
33
Student Support
30
↗ Areas of Improvement by Sub-Theme
Enrollment Growth
25
Retention
22
Program Quality
15
Faculty Development
13
Student Satisfaction
12
Staff Development
12
Financial Performance
10
Alumni Engagement
10
Student Support
10
Research Output
5
Sub-Theme Definitions
Alumni Engagement: Job placement rates, career outcomes, employer feedback, and alumni connections.
Assessment Process: Data collection methods, rubric development, survey design, and measurement refinement.
Collaboration: Cross-unit partnerships, interdisciplinary work, and joint initiatives.
Enrollment Growth: Admission trends, headcount changes, recruitment outcomes, and registration data.
Faculty Development: Professional development, workshops, mentoring, and teaching practice improvements.
Financial Performance: Budget outcomes, revenue, expenditures, fundraising, and financial health.
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, dissertations, theses, and scholarly work.
Retention: Persistence, dropout prevention, withdrawal rates, and student continuation.
Staff Development: Employee training, hiring, onboarding, and workforce skill development.
Student Performance: Rubric scores, exam results, capstone/portfolio evaluations, and demonstrated success outcomes.
Student Satisfaction: Student feedback surveys, Likert-scale responses, and perception data.
Student Support: Advising, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, and student success interventions.
Technology Infrastructure: Digital tools, platforms, software systems, and online/virtual infrastructure.
Phase 3Actions — The Roadmap for Change
230
Maintain Assessment Strategy
Used when results meet or exceed targets — the current plan is effective and will continue.
144
Other
Specialized actions such as cross-unit collaboration, new program launches, technology expansion, community partnerships, and training.
39
Gather Additional Data
Collecting additional information to get a clearer picture of a specific challenge before acting.
69
Revise Measurement / Assessment
Improving the tools and strategies used to assess the outcome.
23
Modify Policies / Procedures
Updating policies, implementing student success plans, improving outreach strategies, and streamlining administrative processes.
Actions Identified by Year — Breakdown by Type
Action Status by Year
Syracuse University · Office of Institutional Effectiveness · Dean’s Offices · 2021–22 through 2024–25