Program & Unit Assessment Getting Started

Getting started tutorial for creating program and unit assessments using RCampus Matrix, managing controls, submitting content, and reviewing them with ease.

For Admins/Facilitators

Adding Academic Programs and Administrative Units

The best and most effective method is to use the Import utility.

Creating a Program/Unit Assessment

1. Login as a facilitator for the matrix assessment
2. Navigate to Matrices > Gallery
3. Select the matrix template to use
4. Select assign… on top of the matrix
5. Enter required information and advanced options if needed (they can be entered later) and press [Save]
6. Select/enter reviewers and press [Continue]
7. Select/enter the programs or units
8. The assessment is created

Adding a Program

1. Login as a facilitator for the matrix assessment
2. Open the matrix assessment
3. Navigate to the cell for Plans
4. If a plan already exists, it’ll be pre-selected, otherwise:
   1. Enter or select a mission statement, then select the new mission statement from the drop down
   2. Enter Planning process if needed
   3. Press [Continue]
5. The Plan is displayed in a box. Click on the [...] context menu and select Add Goal
6. Continue with adding Goals, Objectives, and more for this plan

Adding Contributors

A “contributor” submits content related to planning and reporting and is generally the program director, staff, or selected faculty member.

1. Login as a facilitator for the matrix assessment
2. Open the matrix assessment for a specific program/unit
3. On top, select the icon for adding contributors
4. Select or enter the contributor
5. Press [Continue] or [Save]

For Reviewers

1. Navigate to Matrices > Assigned Matrices

Method 1:

1. Navigate to the Assess tab
2. Select the matrix assessment from the list
3. Click on the program/unit to open the matrix assessment

Method 2:

1. Navigate to the Programs or Units tab
2. Drill down to the program/unit
3. Click on the program/unit to open the matrix assessment

Review the contents of the matrix and change the cell status if needed.

For Contributors – Program/Unit Admins/Staff

1. Navigate to Matrices > Assigned Matrices

Method 1:

1. Navigate to the Submit tab
2. Select the matrix assessment from the list
3. Click on the program/unit to open the matrix assessment

Method 2:

1. Navigate to the Programs or Units tab
2. Drill down to the program/unit
3. Click on the program/unit to open the matrix assessment

Upload work, add goal, objectives, etc. Change the status of each item to Submit when you’re ready.

See Also

• Program Review & Assessment
• Program & Unit Assessment Quick Start Guide

Related Modules

• Plan Navigator
• Planning Matrix
• iRubric Rapid: For juried assessments at institutional and program level.
• Curriculum Maps
• Matrix
• Survey & Questionnaire

Key Components

• Program Goals
• Program Objectives
• Program Actions
• Program Results
• Program Outcomes
• KPIs