ACBSP understands the importance placed on outcomes assessment from external stakeholders which is why student learning outcomes assessment is a threshold standard for ACBSP accreditation. ACBSP is recognized as a leader in the area of assessing student-learning outcomes. Good examples and guidance can be found in Standard #4 of the ACBSP Standards and Criteria books as well as the ACBSP Quality Assurance Report templates. These links provide you with world-class information on the subject of student learning outcomes assessment from external sources.

Keep in mind there are other important outcomes assessments conducted in addition to student learning such as:

• Operational key performance indicators
  • Graduation Rates
  • Retention Rates
  • Enrollment
  • Etc.
• Stakeholder satisfaction
  • Student satisfaction
  • Alumni satisfaction
  • Etc.
• Faculty and staff focus
  • Professional development
  • Scholarly activity
  • Faculty qualifications
  • Etc.
• Support key performance indicators
  • Computer support
  • Library research support
  • Administrative support
  • Etc.