About

We oversee the assessment of Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs), Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs), and General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLOs). Our office ensures that all programs engage in meaningful assessment using a shared responsibility model called iROCA (Instructors Reporting on Classroom Assessment), collecting data to inform improvements in teaching, learning, and curriculum development.

We work closely with College Assessment Leads, who liaise between OAAPR and their respective colleges. CALs help facilitate the assessment process, ensuring that each college's programs align with the university’s learning outcomes and assessment goals.

We provide resources and guidance to departments undergoing program review, helping them reflect on program effectiveness and make informed changes. This process ensures alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.

Our office plays a crucial role in collecting and analyzing data from program assessments to provide actionable insights into student performance and identify areas for improvement. Collaborating with Institutional Research, we utilize Tableau to present these assessment results through our public-facing dashboards-- CSUN LOADS, ensuring transparency and accessibility. In addition, we oversee the submission of Annual Continuous Improvement Reports (ACIRPs) and other key documents that support effective program review and informed decision-making across the university.

Melissa Tindage

Leily Farrokhvar

Beverly Cabello

Vickie Yu

Yountae An

Mariano Loza-Coll and

Matthew d’Alessio

Jennifer DeMaio

Robert McIlhenny

Jane Rosenthal Dieken

Laura Wimberley