St. Olaf departments and programs have used a wide array of instruments to gather evidence of student learning in majors, concentrations, conversations, and other academic programs. Some departments have developed their own approaches, while others have made use of nationally-normed instruments.
Exams, Essays, and End-of-Semester Evaluations
Presentation slides on assessment approaches in St. Olaf departments and programs for CILA conversation on December 4, 2012
Rubrics
Links to rubrics developed or adapted by St. Olaf faculty and staff in departments and programs across each of the five Faculties
Tests and examination questions
A description of the ways departments and programs have used locally- and externally-developed tests and examination items for assessment purposes
Local surveys and questionnaires
Links to surveys and questionnaires developed by St. Olaf faculty and staff
External surveys and questionnaires
Links to surveys and questionnaires developed by external organizations