Planning that is articulated, implemented and then evaluated

UDTS gathers and analyzes a range of assessment data to annually evaluate the effectiveness of seminary programs.  At the beginning of each academic year the Faculty Staff Council engages in corporate reflection on data generated from the assessment process, evaluates strengths and weaknesses, and proposes ways to address weaknesses and to initiate changes  in light of the program goals and information gleaned by the assessment process. (See the Additional Documents file, Doc 3.31 Seminary Assessment Process, Docs 3.32 & 3.33 MAMD & MDiv Assessment Grids, Doc 3.34 Rubric SLO#6 Example, Docs 3.14 & 3.15 MAMD & MDiv Outcome Assessment Report, and Doc 3.26 Seminary Outcome Assessment Report.). 

In addition, the seminary Council of Advisors composed of clergy and laity representative of the ecclesial constituencies UDTS serves also meets twice each year with faculty, staff, and students to assess our effectiveness of seminary programs and suggest changes to address weaknesses and initiate changes.

Finally, every four years the University Senate of the United Methodist Church requires UDTS to evaluate the seminary programs to ensure that the degree programs fulfill all of the United Methodist requirements of non-United Methodist seminaries preparing UM candidates for ordination and ministry in the United Methodist Church.