Assessment Council
Institutional assessment at Stony Brook University is guided by the Assessment Council.
Assessment Council Charge
The Assessment Council is constituted by the Provost in consultation with the University
Senate to focus on the development of campus-wide policies and procedures for academic
assessment and to ensure rigorous assessment across our programs. It fosters a culture
of assessment enabling us to understand the impact of our instruction on our students
and to celebrate the success of our SBU programs through the accomplishments of our
students.
Assessment Council Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an institutional policy for student learning assessment, with clear timelines and expectations;
- Lead institution-wide student learning assessment initiatives, including assessment of student learning outcomes in general education;
- Review institutional assessment progress and makes recommendations for improvement;
- Review assessment reports prepared by programs; provide feedback as appropriate; and make recommendations for adjustments to policy and process;
- Communicate to the Provost, University Senate, and faculty at-large about assessment activities and their effectiveness;
- Identify professional development needs in the area of assessment and recommend appropriate strategies for addressing these needs;
- Develop and sponsor a university-wide recognition program for assessment of student learning;
- Assess assessment policies and procedures.
Assessment Council Annual Report
Summary of Annual Academic Program Assessment Reports (APAR)
- AY 2022-23 APAR Summary Report(require authentication with Stony Brook University Network Access)
- 2025-26 Members
Bini K. John, PhD, CMSRN School of Nursing Brenda Hoffman, PhD School of Communication & Journalism David Black, PhD School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences David Rubenstein, PhD College of Arts & Science, Assessment Council Chair Debbie Zelizer, PhD, LCSW School of Health Professions Dolores Cannella, PhD School of Dental Medicine James Dunne, Esq College of Business Leah Holbrook, MS, RD Renaissance School of Medicine Margaret Schedel, DMA College of Arts & Sciences, School of Communication & Journalism Maria E. Torres, PhD School of Social Welfare Mashal Salehi, MBBS Renaissance School of Medicine Ross Nehm, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Stefan Judex, PhD College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Susan Ryan, MA School of Professional Development Amie Vedral Cohen, PhD Assistant Director of Course Assessment & Evaluation, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Catherine Scott, MA, MAPP Director, Educational Effectiveness Diana Jernigan-Breedy, MPA, MSEd Educational Effectiveness Specialist Kimberly Hachmann, MS Accreditation & Educational Effectiveness Coordinator Krista Emma, MBA, PMP Educational Effectiveness Specialist Ling Zhai, PhD Program Evaluator - 2024-25 Members
Bini K. John, PhD, CMSRN School of Nursing David Black, PhD School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences David McKinnon, PhD College of Arts & Science David Rubenstein, PhD College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Debbie Zelizer, PhD, LCSW School of Health Professions, Assessment Council Chair Dolores Cannella, PhD School of Dental Medicine Jacobus Verbaarschot, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Jonathan Anzalone, PhD School of Communication & Journalism Leah Holbrook, MS, RD Renaissance School of Medicine Margaret Schedel, DMA College of Arts & Sciences Mashal Salehi, MBBS Renaissance School of Medicine Michael Nugent, MBA College of Business Paul Bingham, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Richard Morgan, PhD, MSW School of Social Welfare Ross Nehm, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Stefan Judex, PhD College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Susan Ryan, MA School of Professional Development Amie Vedral Cohen, PhD Assistant Director of Course Assessment & Evaluation, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Catherine Scott, MA, MAPP Director, Educational Effectiveness Diana Jernigan-Breedy, MPA, MSEd Educational Effectiveness Specialist Gabrielle Russo, PhD Associate Vice Provost for Curriculum & Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences Kimberly Hachmann, MS Accreditation & Educational Effectiveness Coordinator Krista Emma, MBA, PMP Educational Effectiveness Specialist Ling Zhai, PhD Program Evaluator - 2023-24 Members
Bini K. John, PhD, CMSRN School of Nursing Debbie Zelizer, PhD, LCSW School of Health Professions Dolores Cannella, PhD School of Dental Medicine Henry Bokuniewicz, PhD School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences Jacobus Verbaarschot, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Jonathan Anzalone, PhD School of Communication & Journalism Juliette Passer, Esq College of Arts & Sciences Matthew Reuter, PhD College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Meg Schedel, PhD College of Arts & Sciences, Assessment Council Chair Michael Nugent, MBA College of Business Paul Bingham, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Peter Khost, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Richard Morgan, PhD School of Social Welfare Susan Ryan, MA School of Professional Development Taly Glaubach, MD Renaissance School of Medicine Amie Vedral Cohen, PhD Assistant Director of Faculty Development - Testing, Assessment & Evaluation, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Catherine Scott, MA, MAPP Director, Educational Effectiveness Diana Jernigan-Breedy, MPA, MSEd Educational Effectiveness Specialist Gabrielle Russo, PhD Associate Vice Provost for Curriculum & Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences Kimberly Hachmann, MS Accreditation & Educational Effectiveness Coordinator Krista Emma, MBA, PMP Educational Effectiveness Specialist - 2022-23 Members
Bini K. John, PhD, CMSRN School of Nursing Daniel Amarante, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Debbie Zelizer, PhD, LCSW School of Health Professions Denise Torres School of Social Welfare Dolores Cannella, PhD School of Dental Medicine Henry Bokuniewicz, PhD School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences Imin Kao, PhD College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Jacobus Verbaarschot, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Jonathan Anzalone, PhD School of Communication & Journalism Juliette Passer, Esq College of Arts & Sciences Matthew Reuter, PhD College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Meg Schedel, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Paul Bingham, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Peter Khost, PhD College of Arts & Sciences Richard Morgan, PhD School of Social Welfare Taly Glaubach, MD Renaissance School of Medicine Amie Vedral Cohen, PhD Assistant Director of Faculty Development - Testing, Assessment & Evaluation, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Catherine Scott, MA, MAPP Director, Educational Effectiveness Diana Jernigan-Breedy, MPA, MSEd Educational Effectiveness Specialist Gabrielle Russo, PhD Associate Vice Provost for Curriculum & Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences Kimberly Hachmann, MS Accreditation & Educational Effectiveness Coordinator Krista Emma, MBA, PMP Educational Effectiveness Specialist