Assessment

Mission

The Office of Assessment at Sam Houston State University champions assessment as a transformative process that enhances teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness. Aligned with the university’s commitment to Prioritizing Student Access and Success and Embodying a Culture of Excellence, we promote best practices that foster continuous improvement across academic and nonacademic units. Through inclusive partnerships, accessible resources, ongoing training, and personalized support, we empower faculty and staff to engage meaningfully in the assessment process. Together, we cultivate a culture of data-informed innovation that drives excellence, fuels student success, and strengthens the university community.

Vision

We envision an empowered university community where innovative assessment drives transformative learning, institutional excellence, and a shared commitment to progress.

Values

• Student-Centered Improvement
  We prioritize assessment practices that enhance student access, learning, and success.
• Collaboration
  We foster partnerships with faculty, staff, and leadership to promote shared ownership of assessment and improvement.
• Innovation
  We encourage creative and forward-thinking approaches to assessment that support institutional growth and transformation.
• Integrity
  We uphold transparency, trust, and ethical responsibility in all aspects of assessment.
• Excellence
  We support high standards and continual progress in assessment processes to strengthen SHSU's culture of excellence.
• Empowerment
  We equip the university community with the tools, training, and support needed to use assessment data meaningfully and confidently.