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 and Information Competency Proficiency Exams which may be used to complete part of the graduation requirement.

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, Room: E1-101
phone: 408-855-5099

Testing Hours: Please click on "Test Schedules" (upper left-hand side) for the most current schedule.

Assessment Center Staff

John Spencer
Program Specialist, Matriculation

 

Mission College
Assessment Center
Furlough Days for 2010/2011 Academic Year

Due to budget cuts the Assessment Office will be closed for 12 days during the 2010/2011 academic year.

2010

Friday, July 23

Friday, August 13

Friday, September 17

Friday, October 15

Wednesday, November 24

Thursday, December 23

2011

Friday, January 14

Friday, February 25

Friday, March 18

Friday, April 15

Friday, May 20

Friday, June 17