All administrative units are required to identify goals and assess outcomes in support of the University’s Strategic Direction. These goals should be clearly aligned to the mission of the unit and focus on strengthening and improving critical functions, services and processes that impact stakeholder satisfaction, and or initiatives and projects that contribute to the university’s ability to achieve its strategic goals.
Annual Assessment Using Nuventive
All administrative units must enter the unit’s mission statement, goals, objectives, methods and measures, results and analysis, and improvement plans into Nuventive as shown in the example below.
| [Unit Name] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals/Objectives | Methods and Measures | Results and Analysis | Improvement Plans |
| [Goal 1] | |||
| [Objective 1] | [Methods and Measures] How was the objective measured? As appropriate, include details such as the achievement target (if not already embedded in objective), when the assessment took place, and responsible parties. |
[Results] Brief overview of results. May be narrative, tabular, graphic or combination. Include whether the objective was Met, Partially Met or Not Met. Attach supporting documentation as appropriate. [Analysis] What conclusions can be drawn from the results? Indicate strengths or if was notable progress made. Indicate any issues that will require special/continued attention. |
[Improvement Plans] Describe the actions to be taken based on the findings of this assessment. How will proposed changes be implemented? If no changes need to be made, please explain.Indicate the following if known:Individual(s) responsible for action(s) Target date for action Priority (High/Medium/Low) Additional Resources Needed, if any |
| [Objective 2] | |||
| [Goal 2] | |||
| [Objective 1] | |||
| [Objective 2] | |||
| [Objective 3] | |||
Resources
For more information on administrative unit assessment and worksheets, please refer to the resources below.
Assessment Schedule
All administrative units must complete their annual assessment report in Nuventive by June 30, 2024:
- Mission statement, goals, and objectives
- Methods & measures, results & analysis, and improvement plans for the objectives assessed in AY 2023-24
Administrative Units Reporting in Nuventive
| Administrative Units Reporting in Nuventive | |
|---|---|
| Office of the President | Athletics Audit, Risk and Compliance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Government and Community Relations University Advancement and Alumni Relations University Branding |
| Office of the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration | Auxiliary Services and Operations Capital Strategy and Planning Facilities and Campus Operations Finance Human Resources Information Technology Services Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management Strategic Planning and Budgeting |
| Office of the Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff | University Business Consultants University Counsel University Police |
| Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs | Accreditation and Compliance ADVANCE Continuing and Professional Education Global Education Graduate Education INTO Mason Mason Online Undergraduate Education University Registrar |
| Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Administration | Provost Budget Provost Personnel Management Provost Project Management |
| Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management | Admissions Business Intelligence Marketing Student Financial Aid |
| Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development | Faculty Affairs and Development Stearns Center |
| Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning | OIEP |
| Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact | Community and Economic Initiatives Research and Innovation Initiatives Research Services |
| University Libraries | University Libraries |
| Deans’ Offices | Antonin Scalia School of Law Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution College of Engineering and Computing College of Education and Human Development College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Public Health College of Science College of Visual and Performing Arts Honors College Mason Korea Schar School of Policy and Government School of Business |