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) 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.
CAAP VSA Resources:
- 2012–2013 CAAP VSA Guidelines (PDF; 2 pages, 152KB)
- 2012–2013 CAAP Materials Order Form (PDF; 3 pages, 106KB)
- Sample CAAP VSA Report (PDF; 2 pages, 127KB)
- CAAP VSA Data Template (Excel, 19KB)
- Benefits of VSA Participation (PDF; 1 page, 92KB)
If you have questions about CAAP and the VSA, please email outcomes@act.org or call