Assessment
Assessment
OTEAR supports Rutgers’ commitment to continuous improvement in the assessment and attainment of student learning goals by facilitating the universitywide Assessment Councils, reviewing new program assessment plans, consulting on program assessment and grant assessments, and sharing best practices for assessment methods related to learning outcomes. By aligning assessment strategies with student learning goals that reflect the department and university’s mission, instructors can measure the level of student comprehension of key elements of the curriculum. See our Guidelines for Departments Creating Assessment Plans to learn more.
More information about the university’s assessment efforts is available from the University Academic Affairs Continuous Improvement Framework.
HelioCampus
Rutgers has implemented the assessment and accreditation management platform HelioCampus to reinforce its commitment to continuous improvement. This platform will promote consistency in the university’s periodic review processes and regularized assessment of student learning outcomes.
Learning Analytics
The purpose of Learning Analytics is to support and improve the learning of students. This includes evaluating, diagnosing, and providing appropriate scaffolds to help students reach their learning goals. Ensuring students become reflective, self-motivated, and lifelong learners is another important aspect of Learning Analytics.
New Program Assessment
As part of the review process for academic units pursuing a new degree program, OTEAR must review and approve the assessment plans for student learning outcomes (SLOs) prior to final submission to the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (EVPAA). Proposing units are encouraged to reach out to us by email at otear@rutgers.edu during the 30-day comment period.
Upcoming Workshops
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Assessment Strategies for Inclusive STEM Classrooms (Virtual Interactive Workshop)
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 amThis workshop will provide concrete suggestions for incorporating summative and formative assessments to advance program outcomes related to inclusive learning environments in STEM classrooms. Strategies will be scaffolded to provide easy-to-implement assessment techniques and others that take additional time and effort. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to implement within their courses and share their strategies with colleagues. This session is included in the Classroom Inclusivity Series for Competency 2.
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Introduction to Learning Analytics January Cohort
January 12-26, 2026
The Introduction to Learning Analytics for Instructors is an asynchronous learning opportunity to support instructors in starting to build their capacity around learning analytics. Topics include defining learning analytics, ethical considerations, limitations, the impact of course design, and an introduction to New Analytics in Canvas. A digital badge can be earned through the completion of all module activities and assignments. The program is open to all Rutgers faculty and instructional staff at no cost.
Some activities are designed to provide opportunities for discussion with colleagues, and therefore, the module will be run in two-week cohorts, once per month.