UMUC is in the process of developing an assessment protocol. In the meantime, these examples show assessment strategies that work, and pitfalls that should be avoided.

Best Practices for Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs
Statement of Commitment by the Regional Accrediting Commissions for the Evaluation of Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs.

Fair Assessment Practices by Linda Suskie
A description of seven steps to making assessment as fair as possible for as many students as possible.

"The Careful Beginning of a Big Idea" The George Washington University Project Outcomes and Evaluation
... active student learning Provide opportunities for faculty to experiment in a positive and supportive environment Explore student learning assessment models ...

Learning Outcomes Assessment at Rowan University
Chapter Three Student Programming Initiatives: During the 1996-97 academic year, many discussions took place about student-directed and focused activities. This is part of the Rowan University’s Middle State’s self study report – Chapter 3.

Northeastern Illinois University Report to The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association (April 4, 2001)
This report resulted from representatives from all departments in the college meeting regularly throughout the academic year to discusses learning outcomes assessment models being ...

HSU GE Learning Outcomes
Humboldt State University Learning Outcomes & Assessment Models For General Education. Contains AdHoc Committee Reports for GE Areas/College, Responses to AdHoc Committee Reports/Department Campus Community and Responses to AdHoc Reports.