In an effort to make academic program assessment more efficient, Ball State University has implemented the use of Blackboard Outcomes, a computer-based assessment tool that facilitates the reuse of course assignments for program assessment purposes.

Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and