The Assessment Certificate Program (ACP) is a workshop-based program designed to provide training and support for faculty and staff engaged in the assessment of student learning. This program was originally created by DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago. In 2021, City Colleges of Chicago joined as a managing member of the ACP.
At DePaul University, the ACP has historically been coordinated as a partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
At Loyola University Chicago, the ACP has historically been coordinated by staff in the Divisions of Student Academic Services and Student Development.
At City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the ACP is coordinated by CCC’s Academic Affairs.
DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago Participation Announcement
For winter 2023-summer 2023, DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago will not be offering the option for faculty, staff, and students to formally participate in the ACP. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to access the asynchronous modules published on the ACP website, but other required sessions will not be offered at these two institutions.
City Colleges of Chicago Participation Announcement
For fall 2023, City Colleges of Chicago will be offering the option for administration, faculty, and staff to informally participate in the ACP. This means CCC members, may engage with the material available on the website and reach out to the CCC contact for access to material connected to CCC’s learning management system.
For participants at City Colleges of Chicago, please contact mfreeland@ccc.edu for CCC requirements.
Steps to Complete Certificate
Individuals wishing to receive an assessment certificate must take an introductory workshop and culminating workshop, plus four additional workshops of the participants’ choosing. All certificate recipients will also need to propose and complete a culminating project of their choosing. After registering for the ACP, participants have two years to complete the program.
- Register for the Assessment Certificate Program.
- Attend the online Introduction to Assessment Workshop offered by your institution. *
- Attend four core assessment workshops based on your interests and needs.
- Propose and complete a culminating project based on your assessment interests and needs based on your institution’s requirements.
- Receive your Certificate