Assessment at Tulane is a faculty-driven continuous improvement process for academic program curriculum and student learning outcomes.
Please use this page as a guide to the annual assessment cycle. The assessment team is here to help—reach out anytime.
Annual Assessment Deadlines (Academic Year 2025–2026)
| Target Due Date | June 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Final Deadline | August 14, 2026 |
| All academic programs (degrees and certificates) are required to submit three years of program assessment plans: AY25-AY27 for inclusion in Tulane's SACSCOC Fifth-Year Interim Report. |
Academic Assessment Cycle
1. Goal Setting
Develop mission, student learning outcomes, and benchmarks for success.
2. Curriculum Mapping
Identify where outcomes are introduced, reinforced, and mastered.
3. Data Collection
Collect direct and indirect evidence of student learning.
Resources for Program Assessment Plans
The following resources support the development of mission statements, student learning outcomes, and assessment methods.
Academic Program Assessment Plan Template
Administrative & Support Units
Student Support / Administrative Unit Assessment Plan Template
