Assessment Committee (MVAC)

Moreno Valley College embraces the principle that effective and meaningful assessment is an integral part of the educational process. This principle is at the heart of our commitment to meet our responsibilities to our students, profession, and the communities that we serve. Embracing multiple and diverse voices in the assessment process enhances the collaborative spirit we consider essential for our mission driven work.

An assessment system documents progress toward our goals and provides the raw material for data-driven improvement. Strategic and systematic institutional assessment supports the mission of the College by assuring that our programs are of the highest quality, and that we are effectively preparing our students to succeed in their chosen profession and contribute meaningfully to the common good. The Moreno Valley Assessment Committee is a standing committee of the Academic Senate.

• Cheryl Honore - Business and Information Technology Systems, Assessment Coordinator, Co-Chair
• Vacant - Dean, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Co-Chair
• Carrie Patterson - Communications
• Lisa Hausladen - Health, Human and Public Services
• Mario Vega Sanchez - Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Fen Johnson - Math
• Siobhan Feeney - Natural Sciences and Kinesiology
• Jim Lambert - Public Safety, Education and Training
• Sabina Fernandez - Instructional Programs Support Coordinator
• Norma Flores Martinez - Health, Human and Public Services
• Fernando Nahon Valero - Health, Human and Public Services
• Thomas Yancey - Natural Sciences and Kinesiology

General education prepares students to be able to demonstrate an understanding of how knowledge is discovered and constructed in the natural sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, the humanities, and language and rationality. Students will understand the methods of inquiry that underlie the search for knowledge in these fields. In addition, students will gain demonstrable skills in four broad interdisciplinary areas.

• Critical Thinking
• Information Competency and Technology Literacy
• Communication
• Self-Development and Global Awareness
• Integrated and Applied Learning (Institutional Learning Only)
• Learn more about General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Assessment reports are submitted via Nuventive Improve, a flexible software system that has an intuitive web-based interface that makes it easier for faculty and for staff to collaborate on planning and reporting assessment activities. An Assessment Report should be submitted or renewed every year by September 15 for courses offered in the spring and summer, or by February 28 for courses offered in the fall and winter

All course SLOs should be assessed during your comprehensive program review cycle. If a course is offered at least once per year, at least one SLO should be assessed annually. If a course is offered less frequently, at least one SLO should be assessed every time the course is offered.

This semester we are offering one-on-one Assessment Coaching Sessions.  Please contact Cheryl Honore’ to schedule a coaching session or with any questions. Be sure to bring your completed Assessment Template document, as the coaching sessions are intended to be hands-on.

For assessment of service area outcomes, please see the related Business Services or Student Services program reviews.