The University Assessment Council (UAC) supports a process of continual self-evaluation and improvements across all instructional and administrative and educational support (AES) programs at Mercer University. Its primary function is in an advisory/supportive capacity to academic and AES programs with respect to the total assessment process. Therefore, the UAC

Provides assistance and consultation to instructional and administrative and educational support programs in formulating and implementing assessment plans. Annually reviews the assessment documents submitted by programs and provides feedback for improvement purposes. Assists in the development, maintenance, and distribution of program review templates for assessment reports. Provides an annual report to the President and Provost documenting strengths and weaknesses of the University's overall effort in assessment and institutional effectiveness.
Provides an annual report to the University Planning Council.

COMPOSITION

The composition of the University Assessment Council is as follows:

Faculty representatives and/or administrators from each school/college Representatives from Administrative and Educational Support Units A representative from Institutional Research A representative from the General Education Program
A representative from the Office of the Provost