Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Assessment
Assessment provides evidence of the knowledge, skills, and values that our students
have achieved, and of the transformation that their Skidmore education brings about.
When we have evidence that our students are not achieving all that we hope, we are
committed to making evidence-based changes to curricula, pedagogies, academic requirements,
facilities, support services, and co-curricular programs that will improve their learning.
In areas with an operational focus, we are also committed to applying best practices, engaging in continuous improvement, and cultivating sustainable practices. Ultimately, all areas of the college work together to support an environment that fosters student learning.
The College follows a continuous improvement cycle of institutional effectiveness that places the student at its center. Skidmore’s core belief that Creative Thought Matters is celebrated within our assessment models.
Academic Department and Program Assessment
Institutional Effectiveness Assessment