You will find below a description of several student groups broken down based upon the types of assessment to be completed. Please read over these descriptions to determine in which category you fall, and thus, what your schedule will be for Assessment Day. If there is any confusion regarding in which group you belong, please contact the Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance for clarification.

Assessment Day allows a dedicated time period for Huntingdon College to assess its students. The results from Assessment Day are used for a variety of purposes which include, but are not limited to:

• the use in bettering the institution on all levels through structured feedback for the purposes of planning, evaluation, and performance improvement for all realms at Huntingdon College, such as academia, student life, retention and success.
  
  
• as a means for Huntingdon College to show how it reviews itself for the purposes of improvement and as a system of checks and balances, most notibly for the purpose of SACS reaccreditation compliance.

• Q - Is this something I have to do, or is it optional?
• A - Yes, Assessment Day is a requirement of all students, which is why the College set aside an entire day for this purpose so that students would not have conflicts with other institutional responsibilities (classes, practice, etc.).
  
  
  
• Q - What do I have to bring with me when I come?
• A - Only yourself. The Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance will provide all needed materials.
  
  
  
• Q - How will the results of the MFT or other HC major field tests affect me and my degree completion?
• A - The MFT and other HC major field tests are a part of assessing each program to determine how well your class learned the information taught throughout the major. The results of your group will positively affect your program as it will allow its faculty to evaluate whether the program goals were met, which may affect how the information in your major is taught to future students.
  
  
  
• Q - What do I do if I am a double major?
• A - For those students who are completing two majors, they will also have to complete two MFT's, generally one in the morning and the second in the afternoon. Please check the posted schedule for specifics. All double majors will receive an email from the Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance regarding the order in which they will be taking each of their MFT/institutional tests.
  
  
  
• Q - If I am finishing my degree in the upcoming Summer or or Fall term, when do I complete my MFT or HC major field test?
• A - Students who are candidates for graduation in the immediately proceeding Summer or Fall terms are invited to take their respective MFT during this Spring's Assessment Day.
  
  
  
• Q - If I finished my degree in this past Summer or Fall term, do I have to come back and complete my MFT or HC major field test?
• A - Yes, as these tests are a part of each students requirements for degree completion. The only exception is for those students for whom the Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance can confirm have already completed his/her MFT. If you believe that you fall into this category, please contact the Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance at least 5 business days before the scheduled tests are to be given.
  
  
  
• Q - What do I get out of this?
• A - Most importantly you will get the opportunity to share your perspective in a way that will enhance Huntingdon College.
  
  
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  ABOUT THE TESTS AND SURVEYS
• MFT and other HC major tests

  The Major Field Tests (MFTs) and other Huntingdon College institutional major tests are comprehensive undergraduate outcomes assessments designed to measure the basic, critical knowledge obtained and understanding achieved by students in a major field of study. The results of these tests will help each program evaluate its students' abilities to analyze and solve problems, understand relationships and interpret material from their major field of study.

• Loyalty Award

  The Loyalty Award is given each year at Commencement by the President of the College to the graduating student chosen by the senior class as the most loyal to the College, loyalty being interpreted broadly in terms of spirit and service.

• Julia Lightfoot Sellers Award

  The Julia Lightfoot Sellers Award is given each year at Commencement to the member of the teaching faculty who, in the judgement of the voting Junior and Senior classes, has done much this year toward inspiring them to nobility of purpose and intergrity of character, and rekindling within them a deeper desire for learning. (If you are uncertain as to your class standing with regard to voting for this award, please check your online student account to see what your official classification is. You must have completed a minimum of 57 hours to participate.)

• CSS

  The College Senior Survey helps to provide Huntingdon College with information on a broad range of student outcomes, such as feedback on students' academic and campus life experiences and on students' post-college plans immediately following graduation. The results of this survey can be used by Huntingdon for the following purposes: student assessment activities, accreditation and self-study reports, campus planning, and policy analysis.

• GSS

  The Graduating Senior Survey helps to provide Huntingdon College with feedback from each student regarding his/her personal experience during the student's time in the program, including experiences within the major.

• YFCY

  The Your First College Year Survey is designed specifically to assess the academic and personal development of students over the first year of college, which will assist Huntingdon College in identifying features of the first year that encourage student learning, involvement, satisfaction, retention and success.

• Student Insight Survey

  The Student Insight Survey is a short open-ended questionaire provided to gather individual student insight regarding Huntingdon College.
  

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