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Academic Planning and Assessment Support Center

The APASC Mission*

The Academic Planning and Assessment Support Center (APASC) strengthens Academic Planning through support and capacity building for the ongoing, institutionally-aligned assessment and evaluation of academic programs and support services.  In achieving its mission, the APASC is guided by UC Merced’s values, as embodied by the campus’ mission,  the UC Merced Principles of Assessment, and our commitment to shared governance.


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*As of spring 2020 the Office of Periodic Review, Assessment, and Accreditation Support has a new name and mission. This reflects its new organizational location under the Associate Executive Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Budget and the transition to centralized staff support for assessment.