Ann Damiano
Ann Damiano
Senior Associate Provost
(315) 223-2568
Co-Curricular and Student Support Assessment
Utica University recognizes that learning often occurs outside the classroom in an athletic or co-curricular experience or by engaging with student support operations, such as tutoring or success coaching. Therefore, co-curricular and student support units are required to identify student learning/performance goals that are assessed on a regular basis.
The Co-Curricular Assessment Committee (Co-CA) is responsible for guiding and reviewing department level assessment processes in co-curricular and student support operations. The committee is further charged with measuring the institution’s compliance with relevant criteria related to MSCHE accreditation Standards IV and V.
Responsibility
The committee’s responsibilities are as outlined below:
- To review and provide feedback on departmental assessment plans and annual goal reports;
- To review and provide feedback on 5-year program reviews from Co-Curricular and Student Support departments;
- To assess the assessment processes in the Co-Curricular and Student Support areas and provide a status report to the University’s leadership;
- To recommend or coordinate professional development opportunities in assessment practices for Co-Curricular and Student Support departments.
Authority
The Co-CA has the authority to track departmental compliance with institutional requirements and accreditation standards and report instances of non-compliance to the appropriate vice president.
- Committee Chair, appointed by the Senior Associate Provost
- Five representatives representing each Co-Curricular and Student Support division (Academic Affairs-2, Athletics, Student Life, Student Success)
- The Senior Associate Provost serves as an Ex Officio Member.
Member Terms
Members are appointed to serve on the committee by their immediate supervisors. Each member serves a 3-year term with no term limits. All Co-CA members are voting members.
Chair Responsibilities
The chair of the Co-CA is responsible for
- Chairing the Co-CA meetings
- Setting the agenda for meetings and distributing the agenda in advance of the meetings. Recording and distributing the minutes from each meeting.
- Coordinating communications between the Co-CA and departments.
- Facilitating the review process for the annual goal reports.
- Generating the committee’s annual report to the Institutional Effectiveness Committee.
2025-2026 Members
- Marissa Hall (Chair)
- Sean Coffey
- Adam DeSantis
- Susan Johnston
- Sam Vincent
Committee agendas, minutes and related materials will be kept for a full accreditation cycle up to ten years. Assessment documentation (including program reviews, communications with programs, and reports) are permanent records of Utica University and will be retained accordingly.
Records Retention
Committee agendas, minutes and related materials will be kept for a full accreditation cycle up to ten years. Assessment documentation (including program reviews, communications with programs, and reports) are permanent records of Utica University and will be retained accordingly.
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All departments are expected to assess operational goals and student learning/performance goals on an annual basis. Plans and results should be submitted by June 30 of each year.
It is expected that all members of a department participate in the assessment process, from administering the assessments to interpreting the results and generating an action plan. When warranted, results should be shared with other stakeholders, such as students or alumni.
Reports will be reviewed by the Co-Curricular Assessment Committee (Co-CA). A rubric will be used to share feedback and measure the effectiveness of assessment processes.
Department heads are expected to meet with their respective supervisors and/or vice presidents to review any significant assessment findings, discuss concerns or issues related to assessment efforts, and communicate anticipated resource needs based on assessment results.
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All co-curricular and non-academic departments are required to complete a 5-year program review. The program review schedule is established by the Institutional Effectiveness Committee.
The program review includes a self-study, which is an in-depth analysis of a department’s effectiveness in achieving its mission and goals as well as the University’s mission and strategic goals. The self-study provides departments with the opportunity to reflect on the services they offer, the challenges they face, the strengths they demonstrate, and the aspirational plans they have for the future.
The self-study report will be reviewed by the Co-Curricular Assessment Committee. Following its review, the committee will write a “Summary of Findings” which will be sent to the department’s supervisor and/or respective vice president. The department should then meet with the supervisor and/or respective vice president to discuss the program review, develop a 5-year plan, and identify resource needs. Using the institutional template “5-Year Program Review Implementation Action Plan,” the supervisor will summarize the meeting with the department under review and any outcomes associated with the review.
A complete description of the 5-year program review process, including procedures and timelines, may be found in the Guide to Annual Assessment and Program Review: Co-Curricular and Non-Academic Departments.
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