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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Washburn .

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Washburn . Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend Washburn and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend Washburn in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Washburn .

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Washburn – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at Washburn and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Washburn finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Washburn .

Student Learning at Washburn University

All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.

Washburn University is student-focused and is committed to creating and maintaining learning environments appropriate to the needs of a diverse student population with a dedication to practices and policies that facilitate student learning. The assessment process has become part of the campus culture and the University uses a variety of assessment tools to guide the development and enhancement of the undergraduate learning environment. All programs have a mission, goals, learning outcomes, and a cycle for assessing each outcome. Programs are required to have direct and indirect assessments and are encouraged to include formative and summative assessments.

Learning Assessment Examples

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Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes

Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.

This university is in the process of collecting and analyzing learning outcomes test results.

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