We present a process for quantifying and organizing the degree to which course and program outcomes are achieved, using two Excel® spreadsheets. The first sheet shows outcomes established for a particular course and how their achievements are measured by several means. It also shows the "mapping" of the course outcome data into the achievement of outcomes that have been established for an entire program. The second spreadsheet consolidates the summary measures for all courses and shows how each course contributes to the fulfillment of the overall program outcomes. The result is an array of summary measures that can help identify the need to adjust an outcome or its method of assessment, or to modify course content or teaching methods. The intent is to provide a consistent format for all courses in a department or program while retaining flexibility and ease of use. After course outcomes have been established, most of the assessment data entry can be done by an office assistant rather than by the course instructor.
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