Quality assessment of academic and co-curricular programs which results in data-informed decision making to improve your learning environment allows you to:

• Know that you are receiving a top-notch education worth the time, effort, and money you are investing
• Be well-prepared for entering the workforce
• Be well-supported by OHSU’s student services so your overall educational experience is successful

We encourage learner participation in assessment – you are a key stakeholder! See ideas of how to participate in the FAQ. If you are considering a career as an educator, getting involved with assessment work as a learner is a good way to explore one aspect of that career. 

See examples of improvements driven by assessment data in the Assessment in Action tab on our page for Educators.

Additionally, the institution uses one approach to assessment called Core Theme Indicators to inform academic and learning support, planning, and practices. Some data students may find interesting are listed in the 2019 Fact Book on pgs. 2-6 and 71-74.

Professional Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrate competence in the core knowledge, skills, and practices as defined by the discipline, professional licensing, or accreditation organization as a foundation for lifelong learning. 

Professional Identity and Ethical Behavior
Demonstrate competence in discipline-specific principles, skills, and norms including safety and ethics to serve the full humanity of our peers, patients, and communities. 

Information Literacy
Demonstrate the ability to identify knowledge gaps and critically evaluate information resources to support decision-making, innovation, continuous quality improvement, and/or scholarly discourse. 

Communication
Communicate effectively and accessibly with individuals, organizations, and communities.

Teamwork
Work effectively within collaborative environments and intentionally make space for diverse perspectives. 

Social Justice, Equity, and Community Engagement
Apply principles of social justice and equity through community engagement, service, continuous quality improvement, or scholarship.  

Patient Centered Care
Clinical program graduates will collaborate with individuals, families, and communities to provide evidence-based care that is respectful of and responsive to preferences, needs, attitudes, beliefs, and values.  

To learn more about program learning outcomes, including those that align with OHSU’s core competencies, check individual academic program websites for “Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)”, and/or curriculum maps, or ask program faculty for this information.