The Office of Assessment (OA), established in 1996, partners with academic programs and college deans to advance student learning assessment in alignment with the strategic plans of the University and the Division of Academic Affairs. We work collaboratively to translate teaching and learning experiences in academic programs into rich sources of both qualitative and quantitative data for regular improvement to enhance student success. We also partner with other divisions and centers in providing survey design and analysis consultation and assist the Core Curriculum Steering Committee with core skills assessment.
We are a catalyst for change for improving student learning and the University.
Meet our Staff
Ruth Slotnick, PhD (University of South Florida), Director of Assessment
Dr. Ruth C. Slotnick joined BSU in June 2014 and has led numerous strategic initiatives to advance institutional effectiveness and foster a culture of meaningful assessment. Prior to her time at BSU, Ruth served as the Director of Articulation and Assessment at Mount Wachusett Community College, where she developed statewide assessment projects and promoted alignment with national standards.
Dr. Slotnick has held various teaching positions, both online and in-person, including serving as an adjunct faculty member in the MEd in Higher Education Administration program at Bridgewater State University. She is the author of numerous publications and reports related to assessment and institutional effectiveness and is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences on topics such as generative AI integration, assessment practices, and strategic planning.
Ruth brings extensive experience in advancing student success through faculty development, data-informed decision-making, and innovative assessment systems. At BSU, she has led initiatives such as the NECHE 2022 comprehensive review, the implementation of a digital badge recognition system, and the development of the Qualtrics Input System, which achieved 97% faculty participation. Her leadership extends to fostering collaborative efforts across departments to enhance transparency, educational design, and culturally responsive assessment practices. Dr. Slotnick earned her PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Florida, her MEd in Art Education from Pennsylvania State University, and her BA in Integrative Arts with a concentration in ceramics and theatre, also from Pennsylvania State University.
Joanna Boeing, EdM (Harvard Graduate School of Education), Assistant Director
Joanna Boeing consults on campus-wide survey design, administration, and analysis, and collaborates with the Director for the Office of Assessment. She presents locally and nationally on using equity practices in demographic data collection.
