University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point College Portrait
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point2100 Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481
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- Admissions
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at UWSP 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 UWSP.
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Student Learning at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
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.
“It’s all about learning!" was the theme around which UWSP centered its Spring of 2008 accreditation process. At UWSP, we care about student learning and we are working to strengthen and expand the ways that we assess what students learn. Because assessment is essential to the implementation, development, and continuation of quality learning experiences and effective teaching, UWSP deploys a comprehensive assessment program that encompasses general education, academic programs, and numerous student support programs in its Student and Business Affairs Divisions. As a campus, we are actively engaged in conversations about student learning outcomes assessment because we are steadfast in our commitment to advance student learning.
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.
2010 - 11 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: 110
Senior Score: 113
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 22
Senior Score: 23
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: 114
Senior Score: 116
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 22
Senior Score: 23
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: 0
Senior Score: 0
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: 0
Senior Score: 0
ETS score range: 100 to 130