The Assessment Committee aims at enhancing student learning and improving academic programs.
The University of Nebraska Omaha Academic Assessment Committee is responsible for guiding the process of academic assessment across the campus in an effort to enhance student learning and facilitate the continuous improvement of our academic programs.
In recognizing the variety of disciplines supported by the university and the expansive community of learners we serve, UNO is committed to a process of assessment that is faculty-driven, student-centered, and meets the needs of individual programs.
End-of-program Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessments
While a wide variety of assessment activities occur at UNO, the Academic Assessment Committee primarily works with academic programs as they conduct end-of-program Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessment. End-of-program assessments address the question "What should students be able to know and do by the time they have completed this academic program?"
Faculty in each academic program select and implement the best assessment methods to help determine whether students are meeting their program's learning goals. The Assessment Resources page provides more information about end-of-program SLO assessment procedures and methods.
For more information refer to the Assessment Guidelines and the Assessment Cycle.
The Academic Assessment Committee also reviews SLO assessment reports issued from the General Education Committee. Each category of General Education at UNO includes a common set of Student Learning Outcomes. Assessment of student learning in General Education courses is organized by the General Education Committee and follows a multi-year cycle. Please consult the General Education Committee for more information about General Education SLO assessment.
2025-2026 Academic Assessment Committee
Academic assessment at UNO is intended to be representative of various disciplines across campus.
The following faculty and staff have graciously agreed to serve on the committee:
| Members | Representing | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Tracy, Chair | Academic Affairs | |
| Stephanie Jesseau | College of Arts and Sciences | 2024-2027 |
| Travis Adams | College of Arts and Sciences | 2022-2025 |
| Lynn Harland | College of Business Administration | 2024-2027 |
| Ben Smith | College of Business Administration | 2024-2027 |
| Hannah Weaver | College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media | 2023-2026 |
| Kristen Applegate | College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media | 2025-2028 |
| Mitzi Ritzman | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences | 2025-2028 |
| Sam Wilkins | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences | 2024-2027 |
| Brian Ricks | College of Information Science & Technology | 2023-2026 |
| Peter Wolcott | College of Information Science & Technology | 2022-2025 |
| Scott Sasse | College of Public Affairs and Community Service | 2024-2027 |
| Imafedia Okhamafe | College of Public Affairs and Community Service | 2024-2027 |
| Monica Maher | Library | 2025-2028 |
| Julie Blaskewicz Boron | Graduate Studies | Standing Member |
| Sarah Edwards | Academic Affairs | Standing Member |