Self-assessment: Identifying your department’s priority areas

This brief assessment will help you determine which sections of the resource guide may be most relevant to your department’s current situation. Check all statements that apply to your program.

If you checked two or more boxes above, prioritize the “Demonstrating program value” section.

If you checked two or more boxes above, prioritize the “Strengthening transfer pathways” section.

If you checked two or more boxes above, prioritize the “Enhancing student retention” section.

If you checked two or more boxes above, prioritize the “Supporting faculty well-being” section.

1. Identify the 1–2 areas where your department checked the most boxes.
2. Start with those sections of the resource guide.
3. Select 1–2 quick implementation ideas to begin addressing your priority challenges.
4. Share this assessment with colleagues to build consensus on priorities.