Assessment Day is held annually in April. It is a day set aside to evaluate the strengths and areas for growth of Cottey’s academic and co-curricular programs. Assessment Day began at Cottey in 1999 to answer the national call for more accountability in higher education. Also, to maintain its accreditation, Cottey must prove that students learn what our mission and learning outcomes say they will learn and that the College is continuously working to improve programs for students. Student input is very important in this process, and student participation on this day is vital and expected. Classes do not meet so that students, faculty, and staff can all participate in this important day. Students do not report to campus employment between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. so they may attend Assessment Day activities.