ACT's CAAP and the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA)

CAAP has been selected as one of the preferred learning outcomes assessment instruments for the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA). ( Related article )

The VSA, a joint venture between the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU – formerly NASULGC) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) is an attempt to provide "greater accountability by public institutions through accessible, transparent, and comparable information."

Specific to the VSA, two CAAP modules will be included in the learning outcomes assessment:

For more information, including a CAAP-VSA Participation Agreement, please see the resources below.

The CAAP VSA Webinar presentation is designed for faculty and staff at current or potential VSA-participating institutions. Topics will include an overview of the CAAP test modules, how to implement CAAP for VSA, as well as CAAP reporting options. The session will also provide time for questions and answers.

Please contact outcomes@act.org to schedule a CAAP VSA Webinar for your institution.

CAAP/VSA Resources:

2009–2010 CAAP VSA Participation Agreement (PDF; 1 page, 80KB)
2009–2010 CAAP VSA Materials Order Form (PDF; 2 pages, 23KB)
2009–2010 CAAP VSA Guidelines (PDF; 2 pages, 109KB)
CAAP VSA (Prototype) Report (PDF; 2 pages, 127KB)
VSA College Portrait Application Fact Sheet (PDF; 4 pages, 102KB)
Calendar for VSA College Portrait (PDF; 2 pages, 73KB)
CAAP VSA Data Template (Excel, 19KB)

If you have questions about CAAP and the VSA, please email outcomes@act.org or call 800-294-7027.