Assessment is an integral part of the management of resources at the University of Montana. The University informs its planning and budget processes and ensures accountability through institutional assessment and programmatic assessment.

University of Montana Accreditation

The University's Assessment work is tied closely to our accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities.

• Accreditation information & documents

Academic Assessment

• Academic Unit (Departmental) Assessment Procedures
• Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Reports
• Program Review

Institutional Data Reporting

For the purposes of comparison and assessment, the University Data Office continually compares institutional data with national benchmarks.

• List of Peer Institutions used by Data Office

National Survey of Student Engagement

Every few years, UM participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

• NSSE 2016
  • NSSE Snapshot (2016)
  • ASUM response to NSSE Snapshot (2016)
• NSSE 2013
  • One page summary of UM NSSE Results (2013)
  • Differences in Engagement between first-year and senior students(2013)
  • Student Peer Interactions and Diversity on Campus (2013)

Additional Assessment

• Project InnC Assessment of students' innovation capacity 2016
• UM Sustainability Progress