Streamline Assessment with CAS and Watermark's Integrated Tools

​The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Watermark, a leader in educational assessment and planning solutions. This collaboration enables institutions to seamlessly apply CAS standards and Self-Assessment Guides (SAGs) within Watermark’s Planning & Self-Study platform, enhancing non-academic assessment practices and driving continuous improvement across campus.

Easily Apply CAS Standards with Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Through this integration, CAS subscribers gain access to pre-built self-study templates and embedded CAS SAGs within Watermark Planning & Self-Study. These ready-to-use tools support functional areas such as Academic Advising, Credential Programs and Services, and more, making it easier than ever to conduct efficient and recurring self-studies across your institution.

Support Continuous Improvement in Student Support Services
Watermark’s Planning & Self-Study platform centralizes assessment processes and helps institutions move beyond basic compliance. With tools that encourage reflection, cross-departmental collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making, institutions can:

• Facilitate regular, collaborative self-studies
• Align with CAS standards across functional areas
• Track and improve student-facing programs and services over time

Stay Accreditation Ready with a Centralized Assessment Hub
Planning & Self-Study allows your team to organize and document progress, outcomes, and improvements all in one place. By aligning institutional assessment efforts with CAS standards, you can provide strong evidence of program effectiveness and institutional readiness for accreditation reviews.

Start Building a Stronger Culture of Assessment Today
This integration offers institutions a streamlined, scalable way to reinforce excellence in non-academic programs and support services. By combining CAS’s proven frameworks with Watermark’s dynamic platform, your team can reduce redundant work and focus on strategic growth.
Learn how you can put CAS standards into practice with Watermark Planning & Self-Study.

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