USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 60

Evaluation and Testing

The Office of Evaluation and Testing serves four principal functions:

1. Admissions and Academic Testing: Tests required for admission to colleges, graduate and professional schools as well as many other special tests are administered by this office. Examples are the SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, and CLAST.
2. Scanning and Scoring Services: Analysis and advisory services are offered to aid in construction and validation of tests used in classes. Survey design and data analysis are available for research purposes. Test scoring and analysis by machine are provided.
3. Credit-By-Examination: The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is administered through this office. Information on other programs such as the Advanced Placement Test (APT) is available.
4. College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST): This office, in addition to administering the CLAST, implements many of the rules and policies of the College Level Academic Skills Program (CLASP).

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Karen M. Hall - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 1996