Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation


Assessment at Berea isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about strengthening what we do best: teaching, learning, and supporting students. This site is your hub for accreditation, outcomes assessment, and institutional improvement at Berea College.

Assessment in the Academic Departments

Resources and guidance for assessing student learning outcomes in academic departments. Includes templates, timelines, reporting expectations, and support for using results to strengthen teaching and learning.

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Assessment in Our Centers & Programs

Support for evaluating the effectiveness of co-curricular learning and student support services. Find outcomes examples, assessment tools, and documentation practices aligned with institutional and SACSCOC standards.

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Assessment Across Our Administrative Departments

Tools and templates for planning and assessing outcomes in administrative units. Focuses on mission-driven goals, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement across non-instructional areas.

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Ask MARVIn

MARVIn is Berea’s custom AI chatbot designed to help faculty and staff with all things assessment. Ask it questions about student learning outcomes, annual reporting, SACSCOC standards, and more. It’s like having an assessment consultant who never sleeps.

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