Committee Members
SAALOG (Student Affairs Assessment and Learning Outcomes Group) is comprised of Division of Student Affairs staff who possess knowledge, skills, and experience with assessment. Revised in fall 2019, the committee structure includes a Steering Group, Advisory Group, and additional Department Liaisons. A broader coalition of staff who have interest in assessment and/or learning outcomes may join the learning community to receive information about professional development opportunities, relevant articles and resources, and to engage in an on-going dialog.
Assessment Consultants
SAALOG members are available to assist with any assessment questions you may have, including assessment planning, writing learning outcomes, method selection, instrument development, or general assessment or learning outcomes training.
Survey Best Practices
Survey Development Best Practices
Included below are general and campus-specific tips to help you develop surveys.
Critical questions to consider before beginning
Survey Platforms
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is a web-based survey tool available for use by all UMD faculty, students and staff to support teaching and research on campus. Surveys can be created and distributed by anyone with UMD credentials. Staff members are encouraged to use Qualtrics as their primary survey tool, but can use other UMD-supported tools when necessary (OrgSync, Google Forms). Staff members should avoid the use of other online tools such as Survey Monkey.
Assessment and Learning Outcomes
Vision Statement: To build knowledge of the holistic college experience so that students realize a lifelong impact in the world.
The Student Affairs Assessment and Learning Outcomes Group (SAALOG) provides training and guidance about the practice of assessment, design of learning outcomes, and use of evidence-based findings to guide practice. Through these efforts, we enhance our practice and service to students, and seek to tell the story of student affairs contributions to the student experience.
Strategic Purpose:
Departments
Composed of 16 departments and over 3,000 staff members, including student staff, the Division of Student Affairs is involved in all aspects of a student’s life including housing, dining, student activities, community involvement, recreation, health, wellness, spirituality, and career and social development, and more.
Vice President's Office
Support & Resources
The Division of Students Affairs is here to support and care for everyone in our community. We can help if you are concerned about a student, want to file a student conduct report, or want to learn more about the Code of Student Conduct. Sometimes, contacting the Counseling Center, Mental Health Service, or the Office of Student Conduct is your first step.
Health & Wellness
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to the health and well-being of our community. Terps can take care of ther physical and mental well-being through the many services we offer to campus.
Accessibility & Disability Service
Accessibility & Disability Service provides accommodations and coaching for students with disabilities. They are staffed by dedicated professionals who are available to assist, consult, support, and advocate on behalf of individuals requesting disability services.
Dining & Housing
Whether you live on campus, in College Park, or commute from home, the University of Maryland is a hub of campus activity and a space for all Terps. Conveniently located in the center of the Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington D.C. triangle, campus is easily accessible via car, bus, or Metro.
We have multiple housing and dining options, something to fit every student's needs!