Unit Assessment
“LSU is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service by continuously improving its programs. At the heart of this commitment is the systematic assessment of student needs and student learning outcomes. Through assessment the University analyzes its effectiveness in meeting stated purposes.” (LSU Planning & Assessment)
The assessment system for LSU’s programs preparing P-12 educational professionals is dynamic and evolving. A comprehensive and integrated set of evaluation measures, the system has as its purpose the collection and analysis of data on applicant qualifications, candidate and graduate performance, and unit operations for unit and program evaluation and improvement.
Dr. Paula Summers Calderon coordinates efforts in the full implementation and maintenance of the assessment system. As Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability, she is responsible for the collection and analysis of data related to candidate performance and unit operations.
Underlying and influencing unit and candidate performance assessment is the unit’s conceptual framework with its focus on preparing P-12 educators who are reflective practitioners engaged in inquiring pedagogy and effective professional behavior and who demonstrate competence in the skills of collaboration and the effective use of technology. The assessment system incorporates candidate proficiencies, uses multiple assessments from program entry through graduate follow-up, and demonstrates the positive relationship between candidate assessments and candidate success in the field.
