The Office of Student Outcomes Assessment serves in a consultative capacity to assist administrators and faculty throughout the program review process. With this in mind, the SOA website serves as a useful tool for those engaged in developing and maintaining sound assessment practices. Provided below is a general framework of assessment principles, practices, and other resources that take you through the assessment process. Many of these principles and practices can be applied to any level such as degree programs, specializations, disciplines, and individual courses.