The Office of Academic Program Assessment (OAPA) exists to support UConn academic programs and faculty in assessment activities for student success, to advance UConn’s culture of assessment, and to promote equitable student outcomes. OAPA’s goal is to create a feasible and sustainable assessment process that recognizes the uniqueness of each academic program.
Core Values
- Advancing student success
- Fostering excellence in teaching and learning
- Serving the assessment needs of a diverse university
- Promoting equitable student outcomes
Our staff
Lauren Schlesselman
Executive Director, Office of Academic Program Assessment
laurens@uconn.edu
Lauren provides thought leadership and support for university-wide efforts to advance a culture of assessment of student success in partnership with faculty, programs, departments, and schools. She works with academic programs to support the development, alignment, and measurement of student learning outcomes.
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