Mission
Our mission is to strengthen student experience through intentional, evidence-based assessment practices that guide decision making, enhance program effectiveness, and support student learning, retention, and success.
We accomplish this by:
- Providing proactive, student-centered programming and engagement opportunities.
- Supporting students facing academic, social, or personal challenges.
- Collecting, analyzing, and applying data to assess the impact of programs, services, and facilities.
- Aligning departmental and divisional efforts with institutional goals and student success priorities.
Vision
Our vision is to cultivate a division-wide culture of inquiry and continuous improvement, where:
- Every department leverages data to enhance student learning and development.
- Assessment is embedded in strategic planning, resource allocation, and daily practice.
- Insights from data improve retention, persistence, wellbeing, and the overall student experience.
- Staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute to meaningful, mission-aligned assessment work.
- Programs and services demonstrate clear impact, tell their story effectively, and contribute to institutional goals.
Message from the Senior Director of Divisional Assessment Efforts
Welcome to Divisional Assessment Efforts
As the Senior Director for Divisional Assessment Efforts, I am pleased to welcome you to our assessment hub—where data, insight, and student experience come together to guide meaningful action across the University of Miami.
Within the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement, assessment plays a central role in understanding how our programs shape students’ learning, engagement, and sense of belonging. Our mission is to ensure that every initiative across our 20 departments is grounded in evidence based practice and aligned with our commitment to student success.
Through collaborative data collection, analysis, and strategic reporting, we seek to:
- illuminate the impact of student experiences,
- identify opportunities for growth and innovation,
- strengthen the pathways that support retention, persistence, graduation, and overall student success, and
- advance the University's Mission-Based Strategy.
Whether you are a Divisional staff member, campus partner, student leader, or curious visitor, we invite you to explore our work. Here, you’ll find resources that highlight divisional outcomes, annual reporting efforts, strategic priorities, and the continuous improvement initiatives that help us serve our community with excellence.
Thank you for your interest in the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement’s commitment to assessment and improvement. We are excited to share the story of how data informs the student and alumni experience—and how together, we create a vibrant, supportive, and engaging community.
