The Institutional Effectiveness (IE) team provides resources, guidance, and professional development to support effective assessment and continuous improvement across FIU. Whether you are new to assessment, developing or revising an assessment plan, interpreting results, or looking for examples and tools, the resources in this section can help you identify the guidance you need.
Assessment 101
Start here if you are new to assessment.
Assessment 101 provides an introduction to the purpose and basic principles of assessment at FIU, including how assessment supports student learning, program and unit effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Assessment Handbook and Guide
Use this resource when you are ready to develop or strengthen an assessment.
The Assessment Handbook and Guide provides practical guidance for each stage of the assessment process, from establishing clear outcomes and selecting assessment methods to analyzing results and identifying improvement strategies.
Rubrics and Curriculum Maps
Find examples and tools for assessing student learning.
Explore sample rubrics and curriculum maps that can support the development, alignment, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Assessment Library
Explore additional assessment references and examples.
The Assessment Library provides supplemental resources related to assessment methods, student learning, program effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Assessment Support from Institutional Effectiveness
In addition to online resources, the IE team provides direct support to faculty, staff, programs, and administrative units throughout the assessment process.
Support includes:
Consultations and Office Hours – Individualized assistance with assessment questions, plans, results, and reporting.
Workshops and Customized Training – Sessions on assessment planning, outcomes, methods, rubrics, data analysis, use of results, Nuventive, and related topics.
Nuventive Training – Guidance on using FIU's assessment management system to document assessment plans and results.
Assessment Microcredential – Structured professional development in assessment and continuous improvement.
Annual Assessment Conference – An annual university-wide opportunity to share assessment practices, innovations, and approaches to continuous improvement.
For assessment assistance, customized training, or information about upcoming opportunities, contact assess@fiu.edu.