Submitting Assessment Reports

Planning & Self-Study Software Support | University of North Dakota

  1. 1. Visit the OIEA website (https://und.edu/academics/provost/assessment-accreditation/planning-self-study.html) and click on "Log In to Watermark".

    Visit the OIEA website (https://und.edu/academics/provost/assessment-accreditation/planning-self-study.html) and click on "Log In to Watermark".
  2. 2. Click on "Planning and Self-Study".

    Click on "Planning and Self-Study".
  3. 3. Your home page shows the list of projects you have access to in Planning & Self-Study. Click on the program assessment you want to add data to, review, or submit.

    Your home page shows the list of projects you have access to in Planning & Self-Study. Click on the program assessment you want to add data to, review, or submit.
  4. 4. You will be redirected to a dashboard showing the progress of the selected program assessment.

    You will be redirected to a dashboard showing the progress of the selected program assessment.
  5. 5. You will be redirected to a screen that shows your projects in progress that are attached to this program.

    You will be redirected to a screen that shows your projects in progress that are attached to this program.
  6. 6. Click on the title of the assessment where you want to add data.

    Click on the title of the assessment where you want to add data.
  7. 7. You will be redirected to a list of all the outcomes that have been added to this program assessment.

    You will be redirected to a list of all the outcomes that have been added to this program assessment.
  8. 8. Click ADD/EDIT OUTCOMES.

    Click ADD/EDIT OUTCOMES.
  9. 9. Then, you will check each box next to the outcome you want to include data for in this assessment. You can edit outcomes by clicking on the three dots to the right of each outcome.

    Then, you will check each box next to the outcome you want to include data for in this assessment. You can edit outcomes by clicking on the three dots to the right of each outcome.
  10. 10. You can also create a new outcome if you need to add to the list of existing outcomes.

    You can also create a new outcome if you need to add to the list of existing outcomes.
  11. 11. When all outcomes have been added and selected, click on APPLY SELECTION.

    When all outcomes have been added and selected, click on APPLY SELECTION.
  12. 12. Now, you can start entering data for your outcomes. Begin by selecting the first outcome.

    Now, you can start entering data for your outcomes. Begin by selecting the first outcome.
  13. 13. Here you can see the measures and data associated with the outcome, A.1.a. Interpret Data.

    Here you can see the measures and data associated with the outcome, A.1.a. Interpret Data.
  14. 14. You can view the results that have been entered for these measures by clicking on "View Results".

    You can view the results that have been entered for these measures by clicking on "View Results".
  15. 15. You will be redirected to a page that shows the measure details and a visualization of students who met and did not meet expectations for this measure for this outcome.

    You will be redirected to a page that shows the measure details and a visualization of students who met and did not meet expectations for this measure for this outcome.
  16. 16. You can view this same screen by clicking on the three dots to the right of the outcome. This is also how you would edit any of your measure details

    You can view this same screen by clicking on the three dots to the right of the outcome. This is also how you would edit any of your measure details
  17. 17. After you click on "Measure Details", the first window shows the details of the measure activity. To edit the measure information, click on the pencil icon at the top right corner of the Definition box.

    After you click on "Measure Details", the first window shows the details of the measure activity. To edit the measure information, click on the pencil icon at the top right corner of the Definition box.
  18. 18. After editing the measure definition and activity, remember to click UPDATE.

    After editing the measure definition and activity, remember to click UPDATE.
  19. 19. If you return to the list of measures for the outcome, you can also new measures by clicking on "New Measure".

    If you return to the list of measures for the outcome, you can also new measures by clicking on "New Measure".
  20. 20. If you want to add a new measure, provide details about the measure when prompted. To complete this process, click ADD.

    If you want to add a new measure, provide details about the measure when prompted. To complete this process, click ADD.
  21. 21. From the list of outcomes measures, add results to a measure that does not have any associated data, click ADD RESULTS.

    From the list of outcomes measures, add results to a measure that does not have any associated data, click ADD RESULTS.
  22. 22. There are several ways you can add data to your results section. Some faculty will upload files (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.), manually enter data, or link to Blackboard.

    There are several ways you can add data to your results section. Some faculty will upload files (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.), manually enter data, or link to Blackboard.
  23. 23. The option most faculty will use is "I want to enter the count of students who meet/do not meet the criteria". Click on it.

    The option most faculty will use is "I want to enter the count of students who meet/do not meet the criteria". Click on it.
  24. 24. Here, type the number of students who are at each level. The minimum requirement is to enter the number of students who met and did meet expectations, but you may also enter the number of those who approached and exceeded expectations.

    Here, type the number of students who are at each level. The minimum requirement is to enter the number of students who met and did meet expectations, but you may also enter the number of those who approached and exceeded expectations.
  25. 25. Click on VIEW RESULTS to see a data visualization for this measure.

    Click on VIEW RESULTS to see a data visualization for this measure.
  26. 26. This is a chart showing the proportion of students who met and did not meet the criteria. The proportions will tell you the target (%) was met. In this example below, 83% of students met the criteria and 17% did not meet the criteria.

    This is a chart showing the proportion of students who met and did not meet the criteria. The proportions will tell you the target (%) was met. In this example below, 83% of students met the criteria and 17% did not meet the criteria.
  27. 27. If you want to change your data collection method, click on "Change Collection Method" in the top right corner of the "Results" box.

    If you want to change your data collection method, click on "Change Collection Method" in the top right corner of the "Results" box.
  28. 28. If you decide to change your collection method, however, you will lose any data you have already entered.

    If you decide to change your collection method, however, you will lose any data you have already entered.
  29. 29. Below the "Results" section is the "Findings" section where you will indicate the "Measure Status".

    Below the "Results" section is the "Findings" section where you will indicate the "Measure Status".
  30. 30. You can enter a narrative analysis of the results in the text box.

    You can enter a narrative analysis of the results in the text box.
  31. 31. Click PAST FINDINGS to view any documents or repots that have been attached to this program (e.g., past assessment reports).

    Click PAST FINDINGS to view any documents or repots that have been attached to this program (e.g., past assessment reports).
  32. 32. If there are any past findings linked to this program, they will be listed here.

    If there are any past findings linked to this program, they will be listed here.
  33. 33. After your measure status and analysis is complete, you may want to include an action item. To do that, click on ADD NEW ACTION

    After your measure status and analysis is complete, you may want to include an action item. To do that, click on ADD NEW ACTION
  34. 34. A list of actions will appear. Click on the action you want to add and then click CREATE ACTION.

    A list of actions will appear. Click on the action you want to add and then click CREATE ACTION.
  35. 35. You will then be prompted to add information about the action in the textbox. You can also add a status and due date for the action.

    You will then be prompted to add information about the action in the textbox. You can also add a status and due date for the action.
  36. 36. Indicate the action's due date.

    Indicate the action's due date.
  37. 37. Click CREATE ACTION when the action information has been entered.

    Click CREATE ACTION when the action information has been entered.
  38. 38. Then, under the "Findings" section, your new action will appear. Add new actions as needed.

    Then, under the "Findings" section, your new action will appear. Add new actions as needed.
  39. 39. Click SAVE & CLOSE to finish this step of adding data to your assessment of this outcome.

    Click SAVE & CLOSE to finish this step of adding data to your assessment of this outcome.
  40. 40. You will be redirected to the list of measures for this outcome. In the "Outcome Analysis" text box, you can type your analysis of the overall findings from your assessment of this outcome. You can also add general action items in the same manner described above.

    You will be redirected to the list of measures for this outcome. In the "Outcome Analysis" text box, you can type your analysis of the overall findings from your assessment of this outcome. You can also add general action items in the same manner des
  41. 41. After data for all measures and all outcomes has been entered, including any necessary action steps, click on REVIEW AND SUBMIT in the top right corner of your screen.

    After data for all measures and all outcomes has been entered, including any necessary action steps, click on REVIEW AND SUBMIT in the top right corner of your screen.
  42. 42. You will be redirected to a copy of the report that you can review and download to share with others if you choose.

    You will be redirected to a copy of the report that you can review and download to share with others if you choose.
  43. 43. If you need to edit any portion of the report, click on EDIT. After editing the report, SUBMIT.

    If you need to edit any portion of the report, click on EDIT. After editing the report, SUBMIT.