Case Study: University of Arizona achieves 99% assessment reporting participation with Watermark Planning & Self-Study

University of Arizona increases assessment reporting participation to 99% with Watermark

The University of Arizona, a public research university, faced a significant challenge in coordinating outcomes assessment reporting across its many academic programs. With participation fluctuating between 50% and 73%, it was difficult to maintain visibility into student learning outcomes and demonstrate assessment activity for accreditation. To address this, the university implemented Watermark's Planning & Self-Study service to introduce a more structured and centralized approach.

By using Watermark's platform to establish consistent annual cycles and introduce new accountability measures, the university dramatically increased participation. The solution implemented by Watermark enabled the University of Arizona to boost its assessment reporting participation rate to 99% across 446 programs, a 46 percentage point increase. This provided greater institutional visibility, reduced the time spent tracking submissions, and significantly improved readiness for accreditation reviews.

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