Ten tips when building a centralised evaluation unit

Abstract

How can we establish and develop evaluation activities to show what support and interventions affect the student experience, as well as their learning, outcomes and destinations? Universities increasingly need to demonstrate their practices are based on evidence. They face demands from external regulators to show the impact of educational and other institutional practices on the student experience, learning outcomes and graduate destinations. Many higher education institutions will need to change and refine their evaluation processes and approaches to meet these demands. Here, we outline 10 tips for establishing a centralised evaluation unit, to lead on institutional evaluation and support evaluation activities, within your institution.