Computerized assessment tool for an educational institution
OwnerJorge Diazinventor
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Abstract
A computerized method of using an assessment tool for an educational institution having a plurality of divisions, departments, and functional units that promotes assessment in higher education by improving effectiveness, quality, and efficiency in student services and activities. The assessment tool specifically targets student services by looking at how the following areas impact the organization: goal setting, goal accomplishment, satisfaction surveys, benchmarking, institutional quality, professional standards, and cost estimates. The assessment tool is to be carried out on a computer having a memory, processor and an intranet connection.
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A method of using an assessment tool for an educational institution, said assessment tool to be carried out on a computer having a memory, processor and an intranet connection, said educational institution having a plurality of divisions, each of said plurality of divisions having a plurality of departments, and each of said plurality of departments having a plurality of functional units, said method of using an assessment tool comprising the steps of:
- A) inputting a plurality of goal categories, said plurality of goal categories defining key strategic areas of a department or a division within an educational institution, selecting at least one of said plurality of goal categories, inputting at least one goal for said selected at least one of said plurality of goal categories, and inputting at least one performance indicator related to said input at least one goal;
- B) selecting said at least one goal, inputting a level of completion for said at least one goal, and inputting a level of achievement for said at least one performance indicator related to said at least one goal;
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- C) selecting at least one functional unit within a department, creating a survey for at least one category of individuals served by said at least one functional unit, receiving feedback data from said at least one category of individuals in response to said survey, and compiling said received feedback data into a composite survey.
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