Binghamton University (State University of New York) College Portrait
Binghamton University (State University of New York)P.O. Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
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- Admissions
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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- Student Success & Progress
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- Student Learning Outcomes
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Student Learning at Binghamton University (State University of New York)
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.
Binghamton University enjoys a regional and national reputation for assessing student learning. The university holds itself accountable for student learning through faculty-led assessment approaches such as rubric-evaluations of student writing, reviews of course portfolios, and other student learning assessments that enhance student learning and instruction. In addition, the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment works with departments and programs to assist them in the assessment process, and several schools, colleges, and departments (e.g., Watson School, the School of Nursing, the departments of psychology, history, biology, chemistry, geography, among others) have earned recognition for reviewing samples of student work, and using information from such an assessment process to ensure that students are receiving excellent, impactful instruction. Through the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment, the division of academic affairs also works with the division of student affairs and other units on campus to ensure that all students have ample opportunities to learn, both inside the classroom and out.
Learning Assessment Examples
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.
2009-10 Results from the ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP)
The ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and written communication and reports separate scores on critical thinking and written communication.
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Test Information
Critical Thinking Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 116
Senior Score: 115
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1264
Senior Score: 1217
Written Communication Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 118
Senior Score: 118
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1264
Senior Score: 1217
Critical Thinking Results for Full-time Transfer Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 114
Senior Score: 116
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Written Communication Results for Full-time Transfer Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 119
Senior Score: 119
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 1264