1. Standard 5.1 To Analyze Synthesize, Think Critically, Solve Problems and Make DecisionsAuburn University Assessment Process • excerpted by the NASPAA Competencies Task Force • Program Mission: …The mission of the MPA program at Auburn University is to advance responsible public service leadership in a changing environment through teaching, research, and outreach. COPRA DECISION No monitoring on Standard 5.1 COPRA –INTERIM REPORT The Commission requested that the program complete one assessment cycle by June. At the time of the self-study submission, the program did not plan to have this done. • SVR: Stage of Assessment • Cycle is not complete • Program needs to develop more specific measures of learning outcomes for each competency • More work to do on operationalizing competencies • SITE VISIT REPORT: Standard 5.1 • Reports program has made progress on assessment • Collected and analyzed data from Fall 2011 courses using 4 point scale to assess • Report from Assessment Committee suggests good progress on incorporating competency assessment but need for refinement.