Office of Assessment Strategies & Instructional Systems
In August of 2010, a new assessment department was created and named the Office of Assessment Strategies & Instructional Systems (OASIS). A more scalable and enterprising assessment strategy was developed that reflects the unique nature of this institution. It is a holistic approach that integrates assessment into the fabric of the instructional development and design. The objective of the OASIS is to assist academic leadership in planning and decision-making by providing comprehensive, integrated, evidence-based assessment support throughout a course and program life-cycle. Our work is carefully and deliberately threaded throughout the course development process. Our efforts promote Ashford University's culture of assessment and continuous improvement.
The team consists of:
- Deborah Riemer, Director of Assessment and Academic Quality
- Tricia Lawrence, Manager of Online Assessment
- Jerold Ford, Manager of Campus Assessment
- Aviva Hulbert, Online Assessment Analyst – College of Health, Human Services, and Science
- Maureen Lopez, Online Assessment Analyst – College of Liberal Arts
- Alec Johnson, Online Assessment Analyst – College of Business & Professional Studies
- Sarah Nichols, Online Assessment Analyst – College of Education
- Michelle Rios, Campus Assessment Services Coordinator