Assessment
Assessment in the Division of Student Affairs
At The University of New Mexico, the Division of Student Affairs is committed to advancing student development and success, which includes engagement in co-curricular assessment practices.
We focus on enhancing operational effectiveness and contributing to co-curricular student learning through annual assessment projects and participation in comprehensive program reviews utilizing the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) functional area and general standards.
The Division of Student Affairs aims to foster a culture of data-informed continuous improvement among all student affairs units by:
- Coordinating divisional assessment activities and CAS program reviews
- Providing guidance and support on unit-level student affairs assessment projects, with an emphasis on meeting the unique needs of units
- Offering trainings, workshops, drop-in support, and online educational resources that promote effective strategies for planning, implementing, documenting, analyzing, and closing the loop on student affairs assessment
- Collaborating with key campus partners to support institutional assessment efforts
Get Assessment Support
Student Affairs Units can request one-on-one support for their assessment projects in one of three ways:
Submit an Assessment Support Request
Drop-In Hours
Fall Assessment Workshops
The Division of Student Affairs is hosting a series of in-person assessment professional development opportunities throughout fall 2025.
The sessions are intended to provide Student Affairs units with personalized, structured support to carry out elements of their assessment plans in a timely manner.
Any intetested Student Affairs staff are highly encouraged to attend. Topics & dates are listed below:
Register here
For more information, email Tina Zuniga, Program Planning Officer for Student Affairs Assessment at zunigat@unm.edu
Past Professional Development Resources