Welcome to the Mission College Assessment Center

The Assessment Center at Mission College supports institutional effectiveness and student success by offering high quality outcomes research and assessment services to students, faculty and staff.

Students with disabilities can contact the Disability Instructional Support Center (DISC) in Room S2-201 or by calling (408) 855-5085 or TTY at (408) 727-9243.

Assessment Services

Placement Testing All first time college students and non-exempt students who plan to earn a degree or certificate, and/or transfer are required to take the placement tests. Continuing students who have not taken the tests and are taking courses with a prerequisite in English, ESL, Reading and/or Math may also be required to take the placement tests.

Proficiency Testing Students wishing to graduate with an Associate Degree must meet all of the basic competency requirements. The Assessment Center provides the reading proficiency exam which may be used to complete part of the graduation requirement.

Make-up Test Proctoring Each semester we schedule drop-in periods for make-up testing. This service is designed to enhance student success and is used as a make-up test service only. The service is limited to tests or exams that may be administered within a one to two week period after the original test date.

Ability To Benefit Testing (ATB) Students who have applied for financial aid and do not have a high school diploma or equivalency are required to pass the ATB test. The test contains language usage, reading comprehension and mathematical skills and is administered by appointment only. ATB tests are by appointment only.

Outcomes Assessment Resource Center The Outcomes Assessment Resource Center provides student learning outcomes assessment materials, templates and on-line resources to assist faculty and staff in developing and implementing the outcomes assessments in their projects, courses and programs.

Assessment Center Office

Main Building E1-101
phone: 408-855-5099

Hours: Summer 2008
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to 12:00pm & 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Lunch: 1:00pm to 2:00pm)
Friday: (No Testing on Friday) 9:30am to 3:00pm

Assessment Center Staff

John Spencer
Program Specialist, Matriculation

Betina Dadishoo
Testing Specialist