Taskstream AMS

Taskstream AMS

Taskstream Accountability Management System (AMS) is a software tool used for tracking and submitting annual program assessment reports.  Reports are due on September 30th about the prior academic year.

The College of EHHS developed resources and an online training series to assist with AMS. To take full advantage of the training series, please follow the below steps:

STEP #1: Request an AMS Account

Request an AMS Account
Request your AMS account by contacting the Accreditation, Assessment, and Learning Office via the above link. Please respond to all questions within the preset email.
 
Once you have an account, you may access it through Flashline:
A) Sign into your Flashline account.
B) On the left sidebar, click “Employee,” then click “Resources,” and then click “Additional Employee Resources.”
C) Within the main portion of your window, click on the block that says “Taskstream” or “Watermark (Taskstream).” A new tab will open and you should be automatically signed into your account. However, if you are asked to sign in, then use your Flashline username and password.
Depending on whether or not you have your current assessment plan uploaded into the system already will dictate whether you follow "track a" or "track b" for the remaining steps.
 

STEP #2: Prep the Report

2a - Programs that are starting from scratch or redesigning their plans

Download the Reporting Template (DOC)
Fill out the above Template for Reporting in AMS. The purpose of this template is to guide you through the data input process. For your reference, here is a Completed Template Example for 2016-2017 Reporting.

 

2b - Programs that only need to add in the findings

Gather the Findings
For programs that only need to update their findings, you may still find the above template helpful, but you only need to fill in the "Assessment Findings" tables associated with each measure.

 

STEP #3: Add the Report to AMS

3a - Programs that are starting from scratch or redesigning their plans

Learn How to Add/Submit the Full Report (Video)
Once you have obtained an AMS account and filled out the Template for Reporting in AMS, then please watch the full training video. This video, which is a little over 15 minutes in length, covers how to sign into AMS, how to input the assessment report (i.e., mission statement, learning outcomes, measures, and findings), and how to submit the report for review.
 

3b - Programs that only need to add in the findings

Learn How to Add/Submit the Findings and Report (Video)
This video, which is approximately 7 minutes in length, covers how to sign into AMS, how to input the findings portion of the annual assessment report, and how to submit the report for review. This is a reduced version of the full-length training, and should only be used by those that do not need to input the full plan.
 

If applicable...

Step #4: Create an Action Plan

Learn How to Add/Submit Adding an Action Plan & Status Report (Video)
If you have one or more unmet measures, then you will also need to watch Part II of the training video series: Adding an Action Plan and a Status Report into AMS. This video, which is over 11 minutes in length, covers how to sign into AMS and setup an action plan and a status report.
 

Additional Resources 

Assessment Tools + Taskstream AMS Guide 

(from KSU's Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Learning)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an AMS account?

If your program is within the College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS), then you may request an AMS account by contacting assessment@kent.edu. Include the program(s) to which you need workspace access, including the degree level (e.g., B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.). If you did not attend an AMS training through the College of EHHS, then it is strongly recommended that you review the above AMS resources and/or sign up for a training through the AAL Office (current session dates are found here).

What do I include in the report?
Annual assessment reports must include the following components:
  • Mission Statement
  • Student Learning Outcomes (minimum of three)
  • Measures (i.e., method of assessment) - should include a mix of direct and indirect
  • Achievement Targets (i.e., minimum performance standard)
  • Findings
  • Recommendations/Reflections
  • Action Plan - required when a program does not meet its achievement target(s)
What, when, and how do I submit?

What  do  I  submit?

In Taskstream AMS, the components of the annual assessment report are grouped under a few different categories that need to be submitted. That said, the following categories are what constitute the annual assessment report/need to be submitted:

  • Current Assessment Cycle:
    • Assessment Plan
    • Assessment Findings
    • Action Plan, if needed
    • Status Report, if needed
  • Next Assessment Cycle:
    • Assessment Plan 

When  do  I  submit?  September 30th

The above items are due by September 30th for all programs within the College of EHHS.  

How  do  I  Submit?

Use the Submission and Read Reviews" tab to submit the different sections of your report. Please view the second page of the Submitting to AMS Guide for detailed instructions and screenshot examples.

Why do I need to complete the annual assessment report?

Kent State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In alignment with HLC accreditation, all academic programs (generally broken down by both major and degree level) must submit a programmatic assessment report every year. Annual assessment reports are reviewed and maintained by Kent State’s Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Learning. Academic programs should use the annual assessment report as a way to identify areas for continuous improvement and to ensure quality.

Where can I find additional resources related to the assessment of student learning?

View the Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Learning's website for more information on assessment of student learning and for assessment resources.

Other than annual assessment reporting, what else can I do in AMS?

In addition to annual assessment reporting, AMS can be used for mapping learning outcomes, curriculum mapping, retaining copies of syllabi, and more.

RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL AMS FEATURES
>> PowerPoint: Additional AMS Features <<
Contacts

AMS Reporting Assistance

EHHS Assessment (College contact)
Email: apalme22@kent.edu

AMS Accounts & Login Support

Accreditation, Assessment, and Learning Office (University contact)
Phone: 330-672-3962
Email: assessment@kent.edu

AMS
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