The Center for Assessment and Instructional Support (CAIS) was created to develop and implement the University's assessment program and to provide faculty with unique opportunities for the development, acquisition, and/or enhancement of their instructional methods.

The CAIS conducts a comprehensive multidimensional program to:

• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Disseminate the results of CAIS studies to constituents.
• Collaborate with faculty in the design and implementation of strategies for academic program improvement.

As such, the CAIS:

• Coordinates student outcome assessment planning to provide assessment and to apply the assessment results to promote continuous improvement in student learning. 
• Coordinates placement testing for new students; assessment in academic majors; assessment of general education; and surveys of student, alumni and employer opinions. 
• Provides instructional support through workshops, seminars and reference materials.