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
Fall 2026 Assessment Drop In Hours
Student affairs staff are encouraged to attend assessment drop-in hours to get support with their projects.
Fall 2026 drop-in hours will be held weekly on Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm in African American Student Services beginning Thursday, September 10 through Thursday, December 10.
Fall 2026 Howl-To Wednesdays
Howl‑To Wednesdays are informal, drop‑in hours focused on assessment & planning topics.
Each week 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.
Stop by to sharpen your data skills, troubleshoot challenges, and pick up new tools in a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are setting.
Fall 2026 Howl into Inquiry Program (new)
The Howl into Inquiry program is a new cohort-based program that allows participants to design and complete an assessment project over the course of eight weeks with structured support.
Apply to the Fall 2026 inaugural cohort by Friday, September 25, 2026 for full consideration. Please note participation in this program is contingent upon supervisor and/or unit director approval.
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
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-Carilli, Strategic Support Manager, at zunigat@unm.edu for more information.