Assessment Roles, Committees & Councils
As OEE facilitates the design and implementation of campus-wide assessment initiatives,
it is important to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the offices, committees,
councils and working groups with oversight of distinct priorities related to assessment
at Stony Brook University.
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Administrative office in the Provostial area with five highly motivated and enthusiastic experts who enable and support the implementation of high-quality processes to measure both student learning and administrative outcomes to sustain and advance excellence. |
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| Middle States Working Group 5: Educational Effectiveness Assessment |
Working group of faculty and staff charged with demonstrating how SBU meets MSCHE accreditation requirements to demonstrate that our students have accomplished educational goals determined by the faculty and that assessment results are used for improvement. Work group activities conducted between 2022-2024. |
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A faculty member, program director, or administrator identified to coordinate assessment activities at the program level. Serves as the primary liaison between the program and the Office of Educational Effectiveness. Access the complete list of SBU assessment coordinators here. |
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| Assessment Council |
A council of faculty members, charged by the Provost in consultation with the University Senate, to develop campus-wide policies and procedures for academic assessment, including general education, and to provide ongoing oversight of assessment of student learning. |
| General Education Advisory Committee |
An advisory committee of 12 faculty and 4 administrators, jointly constituted by University Senate and the Provost, charged with providing ongoing advice about the implementation, evaluation, and assessment of Stony Brook University’s general education curriculum. |
| Ad Hoc Committee to Establish a Program Review Process |
An ad hoc committee of 6 department chairs charged with recommending a process for a periodic review of Stony Brook University’s academic programs, including a focus on assessment of student learning outcomes and an external review component, consistent with SUNY policy. Charge to be completed in Fall 2022. |
| Accreditation Advisory Group |
A group of faculty and staff from SBU Schools and Colleges with programmatic, specialized accreditation intended to foster a collaborative environment where peers can share insights, exchange ideas, and contribute to the collective enhancement of accreditation support. |