Current Assessment Activities

Assessment Mini-Grant Opportunity (2026-27)

OIRA is offering grants as a way for faculty and staff to investigate new avenues in assessment, strengthen existing assessment designs, or assist programs or units to implement action plans. Please see the following document for more information:

Due date: Rolling – until funds are distributed

To learn more about this opportunity, click anywhere in the box.

Assessment Mini-Grant Showcase (Projects funded for 25-26)

Please join us on November 13, 2026 from 12-1PM for a lively discussion with our 2025-2026 Assessment Mini-Grant award winners as they share insights and results from their recent assessment projects. There will be an opportunity to discuss assessment strategies that will be applicable to your program and will help you with yours own annual assessment planning.
For more information, including a registration link, please click anywhere in the box to see the showcase flyer (coming soon).

System-Wide Assessment Workshops

Please join the System Wide Academic Assessment Committee (SWAAC) for a 4-part Zoom workshop series focused on assessment in program review. All UMS employees are welcome to attend. This workshop would be of most interest to instructional faculty and staff. Click anywhere in this box to register.