Assessment of Student Learning and Development

College assessments are designed to assist students in reaching an optimal level of development. The program provides continuous feedback to the College community as students matriculate through the College and as they prepare for graduate and professional school and entry into the world of work. It is designed to:

Aid in the initial placement of students;
Evaluate the progress of students through the selection of individual tests according to their needs;
Facilitate the development of self-assessment; and
Assist students in the areas of test preparation.

Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory

Myers Briggs is a valid and reliable instrument used to gain insight into personality preferences. The Strong Interest Inventory gives insight into a person’s interests which may support her decision-making about a career choice. A faculty member, Dean of Undergraduate Studies or your personal interest may lead you to take one or both assessments.

To complete the Myers Briggs and/or the Strong Interest Inventory, please contact Nyla Dixon via email at ndixon1@spelman.edu or call 404-270-5610. She will give you the ID and password needed to access the instruments. She is also the person to contact for your assessment results.

Access the Myers Briggs and/or the Strong Interest Inventory

Services

The Office of Assessment provides opportunities for students to have their results on College assessments interpreted individually or in small groups. Appointments may be made with Nyla Dixon. Selected test results are also transmitted to first-year advisors, departmental advisors, and/or department chairs.

Seminars, study groups or individual conference sessions may be arranged to help in test preparation and test-taking skills. These sessions are designed to help students develop a positive approach to examinations, and to aid in alleviation of test anxiety. Additionally, test preparation materials such as books and computer software are available in the Assessment Office. The Office also maintains a library of information on all of the major examination programs and on basic skills in communication and mathematics. The office supports students, faculty and staff in the following ways:

For Faculty/Staff

Summary reports of assessment data from the College Program
Compilation of data from selected instruments by majors and/or classification as relevant
Trend analyses of selected instruments
Assistance in analysis and interpretation of test and evaluation data

For Students

Administration of a variety of assessment instruments for the College Program
Individual administration of selected instruments by student request
Interpretation of assessment results
Test preparation/test-taking skills development in group/or individual sessions

Test preparation materials such as books, and computer software are available in the Assessment Office. Selected test results are transmitted to first-year advisors and departmental advisors. Seminars, study groups and individual conference sessions may be arranged through the Office of Assessment of Student Learning and Development for additional help in test preparation and test-taking skills.