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: 

calendar iconSubmit an Assessment Support Request 

Schedule   Schedule An Appointment* 

Howl-To Wednesdays Drop-In Hours

Howl-To Wednesdays are new, informal, drop‑in hours that features a brief, practical tutorial on data‑related topics—like quick analysis techniques, reporting tips, or easy visualization tricks—followed by time for questions and hands‑on help. Bring your laptop and stop by to sharpen your data skills, troubleshoot challenges, and pick up new tools in a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are setting. Each week will have a different topic and no registration is required. Howl-To Weds

 Spring Assessment Workshops

The Division of Student Affairs is hosting a series of monthly in-person assessment professional development opportunities throughout Spring 2026. 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 interested Student Affairs staff are highly encouraged to attend, no registration required. Topics & dates are listed below: 

Spring Assessment Workshops 

UNM Student Affairs Assessment SharePoint Site

This is a new, digital site that houses online resources and training materials related to data, assessment, and planning needs for units. It is also home to the Howl About Data blog, which includes weekly posts about assessment, planning, and data related topics.

 Because of the internal nature of this material to the division, access to this site will be limited to student affairs staff. If you or other staff in your unit would like to have access to this site, please email Tina Zuniga, Strategic Support Manager, at zunigat@unm.edu for more information.