What is the Collegiate Learning Assessment+ (CLA+)?

Developed by the RAND Corporation and the Council for Aid to Education (CAE), the CLA+ is an open-ended assessment that allows for a direct measure of student learning in the areas of critical thinking and writing. Beginning in the 2006-2007 academic year, this assessment has been administered to entering freshmen in the fall and graduating seniors in the spring at Stanislaus State.

Institutional Program Review Processes

The campus has established regular review processes for both Academic (7-year cycle)  and Support (5-yr) units. Academic Program Review is facilitated through the Office of Assessment in Academic Affairs. Support Unit Review is facilitated through the Office of Strategic Planning, Enrollment Management and Innovation. Use the links provided below for additional information.

Academic Program Review

The following pages have been developed to act as a resources to guide your department/program through the various stages of assessment.

Organization for Assessment in Academic Affairs

Stanislaus State began formalized assessment in the 1990s, with assessment of student learning becoming more directly linked to institutional decision-making, strategic planning, and budgetary allocations. In 2004, Stanislaus State restructured its organizational approach for assessment with the creation of the Office of Assessment. The Office of Assessment was charged with providing leadership and coordination for university-wide assessment and quality assurance, 

The Office of Assessment provides leadership, support, and coordination for university-wide assessment.

Mission Statement

The Office of Assessment provides vigorous and positive leadership in the coordination of university-wide efforts related to improving student learning and enhancing educational effectiveness through assessment.

In Partnership with the Porges Family Foundation, please join California State University, Stanislaus, and the College of Business Administration for Champions of the American Dream for a fireside chat with this year's honoree.

Warriors, it is time to VOTE for your next student leaders! All students who vote in person receive a giveaway.

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April 19th & 20th

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Stan State Art Space is happy to announce the BFA Solo exhibition from graduating senior Mikayla Saint at the BFA Solo Gallery from April 13 -- 23, 2023. A reception for the exhibition will take place Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm, with an artist talk at 6:30 pm.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm, and admission is free of cost. This exhibition is open to the public. Free on-street parking is available.