Overview
Key Assignments are designated course assignments selected by programs to assess specific Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). These assignments play a critical role in collecting meaningful assessment data and supporting continuous programmatic improvement, as required by SACSCOC and other accrediting bodies.
Key Assignments are managed and updated within Canvas delivery courses, and it is essential that course content is copied from the delivery course to ensure proper data collection. Canvas facilitates the scoring and reporting of SLO data through integrated rubrics.
Identifying Key Assignments
To determine whether your course includes a Key Assignment, refer to the Courses with Key Assignments document.
- Select the plus sign (+) next to a course prefix to view the courses within that discipline.
- Select the plus sign (+) next to a course to view the associated Key Assignment(s) and Student Learning Outcome(s) (SLOs) assessed.
Developing New Key Assignments
Additional Resources
When designing new assignments that may serve as Key Assignments, we recommend reviewing CTLE’s resource on traditional vs. authentic assessments. This guide offers helpful explanations, examples, and rubric templates to support effective assessment design.