Assessment History

COCC’s past administrative area assessment was referred to as “Administrative Unit Review,” or AUR for short. The AUR process systematized continual quality improvement in COCC administrative departments. The AUR:

• Ensured alignment of administrative units/departments with the College Mission.
• Promoted accountability and improvement of administrative departments.
• Provided a forum for each department’s findings to be communicated to COCC leadership and the college community.

The AUR process consisted of two elements: The AUR Plan and AUR Report. In brief, the plan was updated every three to five years and included:

• Department connection to institutional mission
• Accomplishments and Challenges
• Goals and Outcomes
• Assessment Tools and Timelines

Annually, each department assessed its progress towards the AUR Report by summarizing the outcomes, data collected, data analysis and action steps. This AUR Report was then reviewed with the direct supervisor for feedback and adjustment, where needed. Department were given the flexibility to submit their annual report based on a timeline that best aligned with assessment needs.

• Resources (https://intranet.ad.cocc.edu/departments/assessment/administrative-assessment/administrative-unit-review/resources/default.aspx)

• Reports (https://intranet.ad.cocc.edu/departments/assessment/administrative-assessment/administrative-unit-review/reports.aspx)

• College Planning & Assessment Team