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Continuous Improvement

Assessment and Planning constructed a model cycle of continuous improvement designed to help any department in the Division of Student Life to enhance its strategy, tactics and objectives to deliver purposeful services that provide real results.

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Tide Continuous Improvement Cycle: tailor, implement, data analysis, enhance.

Continuous Improvement Cycle

The Rolling TIDE:

  • T – Tailor Your Strategy (Develop Plan)
    Establish goals, objectives and outcomes. Define measures, criteria for success, and activities.
  • I – Implement Plan
    Deliver purposeful programs and services
  • D – Data Analysis and Review
    Evaluate data and compare benchmarks. Report findings to leadership.
  • E – Enhance and Repeat (Improve)
    Repeat the process, implementing data learned.

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We can assist Student LIfe with creating surveys, establishing frameworks, and determining how to best tell your story. Request support with data, software, or consulting and training needs.

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Assessment Deadlines

Hey, Student Life departments! Be sure to check the Timeline for when assessment plans and reports are due.

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