Assessment Committee

Provost Advisory Committee For Learning Outcomes Assessment (PACLOA)

The Provost’s Advisory Committee for Learning Outcomes Assessment (PACLOA) was established in 2014 by the Provost to provide critical guidance on the assessment of academic programs at OU. To strengthen its effectiveness and foster a culture of assessment and continuous improvement in student learning, PACLOA was later reconstituted to serve both advisory and representative roles. Today, the committee includes 13 members, each representing a college.

Committee Functions and Structure

The overall charge of PACLOA is to advise the Provost on assessment of student learning activities/initiatives at OU. Below are specific responsibilities of the committee.

Reviewing and assisting in communicating program-level assessment policies to departments/schools

This may include:

Any changes recommended by the group regarding the current assessment policies.
Changes in the assessment-related criteria of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and assessment requirements by State Regents.

Discussing the outcome of annual review of program assessment reports

Discusses the outcome of annual review of program assessment reports and identifies best practices in program assessment at OU.

Proposing and supporting assessment-related professional development activities for faculty

For example, Helping to increase participation in the annual Assessment Forum, proposing participation in other national and/or regional Assessment Conferences, and identifying innovative practices for enhancing program assessment processes and boosting faculty buy-in).

Recommending recognition of and/or incentives for faculty participation

Recommends recognition of and/or incentives for faculty participation in professional development activities in (3) above.

Members

Mohammad Almasri, Associate Professor, David L. Boren College of International Studies
Suchismita Bhattacharjee, Associate Dean, Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
Greg Burge, Associate Dean, Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences
TBD, Graduate College
David Craig, Professor, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Kylie Harrison, Director of Business Communications, Michael F. Price College of Business
Aiyana Henry, Associate Dean, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
Petra Klein, Professor and Research Scientist, College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Harold Mortimer, Associate Dean, Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
Runar Nygaard, Director of Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
Coleman Petterson, Associate Dean, College of Professional and Continuing Studies
Randa Shehab, Associate Dean, Gallogly College of Engineering
Joe Schremmer, Professor, College of Law
Felix Wao, Associate Provost, Office of Academic Assessment (Chair)

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

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