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Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Cycle of Continuous Improvement

Assessment at UDC

Eight Steps for Creating an Assessment Cycle in Your Program

  1. Define your purposeAssessment cycle flowchart

    1. Reference mission and vision statements
    2. Focus on improvement and demonstrated effectiveness

  2. Identify your goals

    1. Target approximately three at a time

  3. Identify aligned objectives and outcomes

    1. Generate specific, measurable, and observable aims

  4. Identify, design and implement your assessment activities

    1. Create and adopt assignments, projects, program activities, workshops, outreach efforts, customer service plans

  5. Identify, design and implement your assessment methods

    1. Use multiple (and mixed) methods, e.g., rubrics, checklists, surveys, focus groups, interviews, content analysis

  6. Create benchmarks and/or targets

    1. Identify standards and/or projected figures to achieve goals, objectives, and outcomes

  7. Collect and analyze data

    1. Write concise summaries and create data visualizations

  8. Develop report—include actions for continuous improvement

    1. Identify at least three actions in your improvement plan
    2. Demonstrate effectiveness
    3. Share report/findings widely with stakeholders

Tip

Be attentive to logistics and relevant processes, e.g., resource allocation, deliverables, timelines and responsible parties.

Related Resources

Firebird Guide to Assessment
Handbook for UDC Surveys
Meta-Rubric
UDC’s Student Learning Goals

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