Mission
The Mason Core Assessment Council (MCAC) is a university-wide committee dedicated to advancing best practices in general education assessment and supporting the continuous improvement of the Mason Core curriculum through evidence-based analysis and informed decision-making. In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (OIEP), the council serves as an advisory body to advance effective assessment of the general education curriculum for student learning and achievement.
MCAC 2025-2026
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- Promote a culture of reflective and meaningful assessment in support of the Mason Core curriculum
- Advise and support the Mason Core Committee by offering expertise on assessment practices related to Mason Core outcomes and rubrics
- Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (OIEP) to refine tools and methods for collecting and analyzing general education assessment data
- Guide the continuous improvement of general education through the interpretation and application of assessment findings
- Provide recommendations to advance effective and meaningful assessment of the Mason Core
Membership
Members of the Mason Core Assessment Council are appointed by leadership from each college or unit. They serve as ambassadors to the broader university community and contribute their expertise by providing feedback on the assessment of the Mason Core curriculum. The council is chaired by Chris Lee from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (OIEP).
| Current Members | |
|---|---|
| Chair | Chris Lee |
| Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning | Eunkyoung Park Sheena Serslev Diana Bharucha |
| Undergraduate Education | Laura Poms Tricia Wilson |
| Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution | Mara Schoeny |
| College of Education and Human Development | (vacant) |
| College of Engineering and Computing | Kenneth Strazzeri |
| College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Melissa Broekelman-Post Doug Eyman Teresa Michals Courtney Wooten |
| College of Public Health | Ali Weinstein |
| College of Science | Younsung Kim Jason Kinser Pamela Yusko |
| College of Visual and Performing Arts | Don Starr Teresa Michals |
| Costello College of Business | Cheryl Druehl |
| Schar School of Policy and Government | (vacant) |
| Honors College | (vacant) |
| Stearns Center | Tom Polk |
| Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) | Kristen Wright |
| University Libraries | Ashley Blinstrub |