Assessment is all about continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making. Assessment of administrative and educational support units is about ensuring that Appalachian is providing quality programs and services. It involves:
- Articulating goals and outcomes for the unit
- Ensuring that the programs and services offered by the unit align with those outcomes
- Providing evidence that the unit is accomplishing its goals and outcomes
- Making improvements as needed
- Documenting the process for accountability and future reference