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Academic assessment is a cyclical process of planning, systematic data collection, analysis, evaluation and action, which may include gathering evidence to enhance curricula, pedagogy and the student experience.  To this end, the Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Learning within the Office of the Provost oversees and coordinates the administration of a number of assessments, which (1) gauge student learning and practices associated with student success across students’ educational experiences, (2) assess faculty and staff experiences related to work and campus climate and (3) provide accountability and demonstrate compliance in external reporting and accreditation processes.  The purpose of conducting these assessments is to collect the data necessary to continuously improve the Kent State student and employee experience.

If after reviewing the available reports you are still interested in obtaining further survey data or reports, click here for more information on requesting institutional survey data.

The following assessments are overseen by the Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Learning:

• Student Surveys:
  • National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) - 2014 to 2023 survey highlights and reports now posted!  
  • 5XÉçÇø Graduated Student Survey (GSS) - contact assessment@kent.edu for requests
• Faculty and Staff Surveys:
  • Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey

For access to the following archived assessments, please contact the Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Learning: 

• Student Surveys:
  • Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+) - last administered 2015-16
  • Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) - last administered 2013
• Faculty and Staff Surveys:
  • Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) - last administered 2012