Best practice tips for preparing learning outcomes and measures for academic plans

These guidelines help ensure your plan is as clear and strategic as possible. The Graduate College and the University Office of Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness bring you this practical guide in order to assist you in the academic planning process by providing tangible examples and dos and don’ts of how to set your program outcomes and their measures.

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