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 ÁÔÆæÖØ¿ÚÊÓƵ 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 joined BSU in March of 2013, and works closely with the Director to foster a culture of meaningful assessment. In addition, she consults on program-level and campus-wide survey design, administration, analysis, and reporting.
Prior to her time at BSU, Joanna served as Interim Director of Admissions and Institutional Research and Academic Affairs Consultant for Gratz College, Reaccreditation Consultant and Assistant Transfer Advisor for Valley Forge Military College, Adjunct Math Instructor and Assistant Academic Advisor for the University of Baltimore, and Director of Placement, Math Instructor, and Admissions Assistant at Landmark College.
Joanna is the author of several publications and reports related to assessment and presents nationally on equity in demographic data collection. She earned her EdM in Education with a concentration in Counseling and Consulting Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her BA in Psychology with a minor in Mathematics from Dartmouth College.
