Testing and Assessment

The testing and assessment component periodically administers standardized tests, the American College Test (ACT) Residual, the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) Test, and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Additionally, seven (7) other national exams are administered.

The ACT Residual is administered to the general public before the beginning of each semester and periodically throughout registration. The ACT is used to evaluate a student’s preparedness for college work and to determine whether a student should take the placement test for continued academic advisement.

This component’s activities are directed towards the improvement of instruction and institutional effectiveness. Assessment is required of systematic efforts aimed at measuring the educational effectiveness of the institution.

All ACT placement and CAAP scores will be stored so that data can be easily retrieved for analysis and reporting.