In episode 003 of the Prof Talk Pod, Becky Achen and Galen Clavio discuss the intersections of ungrading, program assessment, and accreditation. As an extension of a previous episode, we step back and take a more program-level view of the topic. We explore whether a shift away from traditional grading towards a focus on learning processes can align with accreditation requirements. We discuss own experiences with program evaluation and unpack the challenges and opportunities ungrading has for program assessment.

We provide actionable steps for faculty who want to approach their administrators about integrating ungrading into their classes.