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Sophomore Inquiry Assessment and Research

University Studies assesses student learning in Sophomore Inquiry courses through student surveys and review of student ePortfolios and work samples.  Individual Clusters design assessment activities appropriate to their questions and needs. 

As you read these reports, let us know what questions they raise and how you use this information to inform your practice.  Contact Rowanna Carpenter, Assessment Coordinator, (carpenterr@pdx.edu) with any questions about UNST assessment or research.

Tell us how you have used UNST assessment information.

DATE   REPORT ACTION
Summer 2012

Writing in Sophomore Inquiry

SINQ students report on their previous writing experience and on the writing assignments and support in their SINQ courses.
  • Provides baseline data prior to implementing new SINQ writing outcomes and expectations. 
Winter 2012
 

 Fall 2011 SINQ Student Profile

Presents a profile of students enrolled in SINQ courses based on responses to the Prior Learning Survey and demographic and academic university data.
  •  The writing question data is being used by a group developing writing criteria for SINQs
Fall 2011 This excerpt of the 2010-2011 UNST Annual Assessment report summarizes assessment findings based on student surveys and review of student work samples.