The annual assessment process at ÌìÃÀÂ鶹 is built from the mission, vision, strategic priorities, and goals that communicate the work of the institution and the outcomes that demonstrate the effectiveness and success of that work.

Assessment at ÌìÃÀÂ鶹 gives us the data and tools to implement our strategic plan, align it with student learning outcomes, and make accurate budget and resource allocation decisions.

The University Assessment Committee (UAC) meets monthly to oversee, direct and communicate the University Assessment process, which includes the assessment of student learning and the assessment of institutional effectiveness.

Assessment of student learning allows each program and department to set its own goals and the means by which it intends to reach those goals. It is a process that encourages creative thought, actionable recommendations and successful accomplishments.

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Accreditation Updates

Middle States Accreditation - Notre Dame was visited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in April 2017 and its accreditation was fully reaffirmed with commendations. The next MSCHE full accreditation visit is scheduled for Spring 2026.

For a Full List of University Accreditation Actions, see ÌìÃÀÂ鶹 accreditation page: /about-us/institutional-effectiveness/accreditation

Outcomes

Passed by the University Assessment Committee, the University Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee, and faculty vote, ÌìÃÀÂ鶹 states that 

Upon graduation, students will be able to: ¯ 

  1. demonstrate¯intellectual and professional excellence through leadership behaviors, engagement in scholarly inquiry, and identification of strategies for continued, lifelong, learning. 

  1. participate¯in and reflect on service activities that address community-identified needs, within the University and with external communities. 

  1. apply¯critical thinking to analyze complex problems, evaluate evidence, and propose solutions to address real-world challenges. 

  1. collaborate effectively, ethically, and collegially to achieve shared goals. 

  1. communicate ideas effectively and clearly through written and oral¯expression. 

  1. apply¯principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion of all people in professional and interpersonal contexts.