The quality and
integrity of UW-L's academic programs are identified through
Accreditation + Accountability + Assessment
IMPORTANT TERMS
Accreditation is the process by which the
university's operations are reviewed on a regular basis to
provide quality assurance to the public, in particular to prospective
students, that our institution meets clearly stated requirements
and criteria through open examination by experienced evaluators
familiar with accrediting requirements in a higher education
setting. This process provides an opportunity for critical
self-analysis and consultation advice from other regional and
programmatic accrediting organizations, leading leading to
further improvements in quality. The university is accredited at
the institutional level by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Additionally,
several specific programs are accredited by discipline-specific or professional accreditation organizations.
For questions concerning accreditation,
contact System Liaison/UW-L Academic Planner
Dr. Sandra Grunwald.
Accountability is the process by which the
university collects and shares information about our operations
so as to provide transparency to students, families,
legislators, taxpayers, and other stakeholders about our
institution's characteristics, costs, student engagement with
the learning process, and progress on core educational outcomes.
For questions concerning accountability,
contact Institutional Research Director
Natalie Solverson.
Assessment is the process by which the
institution as a whole, instructors in a program or department,
and instructors in individual courses collect information about
student learning in order to understand and improve student
achievement of the intended learning outcomes. Assessment of
student learning takes place at four levels at the university:
- Institution-wide assessment
- Assessment of student learning outcomes in
general education
- Assessment of student learning outcomes in
each undergraduate and graduate academic program
- Assessment of student learning in individual
courses
For questions concerning assessment,
contact University Assessment Coordinator
Dr. Patrick Barlow.