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  • Students

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

  • Admissions

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

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

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

  • College Cost Estimator

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

  • Classes and Campus Life

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

  • Student Experiences

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

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

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

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Cheyney 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 Cheyney.

Student Learning at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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.

The institution uses direct and indirect measures to assess students' learning. The direct measures include grades associated with course work, students' involvement in research projects, performance in achievement tests, and artistic performances and products. Among the indirect measures in use are students' course evaluations, NSSE survey results, and students participation in internship opportunities. 

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.

Aspects of the learning outcomes are shown in the 2009-2010 NSSE data provided in this survey. The 2010-2011 NSSE survey is being administered.

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