Institutional Assessment

In 2004, NWOSU planned and implemented an assessment program with the goal of assessing administrative areas for continuous improvement. All Northwestern institutional areas (financial aid, registry, libraries, etc.) submit an annual assessment plan using a template created in ALCA, a web-based data management system, to assist in streamlining and supporting institutional effectiveness.

Annually, at the beginning of the fall semester, each institutional area identifies goals, proposes assessment strategies, and provides anticipated outcomes. At the end of the academic year, the areas report their results, budget implications and to whom the information was reported. Based on the findings, institutional areas may carry their goals to the next year or plan new projects/goals in order to continuously improve the institutional area. 

Departments Completing Assessment Plans       

Academic Affairs - Dr. Bo Hannaford

Academic Success Center - Matthew Cherry

Administration Affairs - Dr. David Pecha

Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness - Kaylyn Hansen

Athletics - Brad Franz

Bursar - Paige Fischer

Campus Police

Associate Vice President for Academics and Dean of Faculty - Dr. James Bell

Enid Campus Dean's Office - Dr. Wayne McMillin

Financial Aid - Tara Hannaford

Graduate Studies - Dr. Shawn Holliday

Human Resources - Cheryl Ellis

Information Technology - Craig Ricke

International Advising - Jodie Randels

Libraries - Shannon Leaper

Physical Plant - Doug Chaffin

President's Office - Dr. Janet Cunningham

Printing Services - Alica Hall

Director of Recruitment and Students/Housing - Matt Adair

Registry - Sheri Lahr

Service Learning - Kaylyn Hansen

Sponsored Programs - Tandy Keenan

Student Affairs - Calleb Mosburg

Student Counseling - Taylor Wilson

Retention and Transfer Recruiting - Ethan Sacket

University Relations - Kelsey Martin

Wellness Center - Olivia Yandel

Woodward Campus Dean's Office - Dr. Jonathan Thomason