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Program Assessment – Implementing A Cycle Of Continuous Improvement, Terri Gaeddert
Program Assessment – Implementing A Cycle Of Continuous Improvement, Terri Gaeddert
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Presenter and participants will discuss challenges of assessment processes and best practices available to assessment coordinators, department chairs, and administrators to support a culture of assessment for continuous improvement. The presenter will share how adjusting the timeline of assessment reporting provided for increased data collection and more meaningful discussion and reflection on data trends.
Assessment Basics: How To Implement An Effective Student Learning Assessment Process, Frederick Burrack
Assessment Basics: How To Implement An Effective Student Learning Assessment Process, Frederick Burrack
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Assessment Basics is a workshop focused on understanding the purpose behind student learning assessment, strategies to guide curricular integration, and techniques to use data for program improvement. Participants will be involved in leadership techniques to transfer into their own context. Experience with assessment processes will enable academic chairpersons with skills to guide faculty involvement and promote self-review of data that leads to continual program improvement. Assessments in higher education are crucial in providing indicators of the educational effectiveness and quality of its educational offerings. Assessments help students, instructors, and administrators answer various questions about student development, the value of specific …
Revealed: Secret Ingredients In The Chairperson’S Recipe For Assessment, Ryan Chung, Frederick Burrack, Kelva Hunger
Revealed: Secret Ingredients In The Chairperson’S Recipe For Assessment, Ryan Chung, Frederick Burrack, Kelva Hunger
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Academic chairpersons often experience frustration or lack of support when helping faculty/staff develop and administer assessment processes. This session will provide information and strategies on how to effectively guide program assessment processes.
What We Can Learn From College Reform In The Eu, Jacqueline Kress
What We Can Learn From College Reform In The Eu, Jacqueline Kress
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The Bologna Process—a curriculum reform encompassing 48 EU countries—engages faculty by discipline to articulate what students should be able to know, do, and understand at each degree level through academic dialogue. This session overviews its mechanisms and challenges and provides guidance for applying its lessons at US institutions.
Assessment Of Student Learning As A Driver To Departmental Development, Andrea Lassiter
Assessment Of Student Learning As A Driver To Departmental Development, Andrea Lassiter
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Revising and revitalizing an approach to student learning assessment can be a meaningful growth experience. Being intentional about such development during regular academic planning and reporting cycles is central to leading faculty through change. This session will highlight some strategies that can be used to promote individual- and departmental-level development.
Leveraging Faculty Development And Assessment Efforts: A Case Study, Ryan Chung
Leveraging Faculty Development And Assessment Efforts: A Case Study, Ryan Chung
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
While assessment is critical for enhancement of student learning, it is rarely viewed explicitly as an essential aspect of faculty development. The presenter will share stories and experiences in developing and implementing assessment initiatives as faculty development, leading to strong culture of assessment at a research one institution.
Implementing Program And Department Advisory Boards, Karen Blaisure Phd, Bryce Dickey Ms, Linda Dove Ma, John Mcelroy Phd
Implementing Program And Department Advisory Boards, Karen Blaisure Phd, Bryce Dickey Ms, Linda Dove Ma, John Mcelroy Phd
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Presenters will guide participants through a process to establish and maintain an advisory board for an academic program or department and will leave with ideas, suggestions, and a potential plan to share with faculty. Advisory board participation in assessment and improving academic curricula will be highlighted.
Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning: Developing A Culture Of Assessment, Jacqueline M. Disanto, Nelson Nunez Rodriguez, Antonios Varelas, Alisa Roost
Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning: Developing A Culture Of Assessment, Jacqueline M. Disanto, Nelson Nunez Rodriguez, Antonios Varelas, Alisa Roost
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Initiative at Hostos Community College focuses on melding assessment and faculty development through a scholastic approach. In order to facilitate a campus-wide engagement in assessment, particularly related to the effectiveness of classroom instruction, the focus remains on individual expectations and talents, professional responsibilities, and using formative and summative assessment to improve student success and recidivism. This was initiated through open dialogue on the critical need for inquiry-based instruction, targeted presentations, and a sustainable network of support.
Understanding & Communicating Business Program Outcomes Through Visualization And Mapping, Kelli Schutte
Understanding & Communicating Business Program Outcomes Through Visualization And Mapping, Kelli Schutte
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session will share the process and outcome of a business program curriculum assessment. The assessment includes conceptual frameworks, curriculum mapping and data visualization to convey results. The process of developing the plan, collecting data and conveying results will be shared.
Assessing Student Learning, Dr. Susan Hatfield
Assessing Student Learning, Dr. Susan Hatfield
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Plans to assess student learning are only useful if they are practical, meaningful and sustainable. This workshop will present a step-by-step approach for implementing a student learning assessment plan that will provide useful data for program improvement.
Preparing And Using Classroom Observations In Faculty Teaching Evaluations, Peggy A. Thelen
Preparing And Using Classroom Observations In Faculty Teaching Evaluations, Peggy A. Thelen
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Department chairs charged with evaluating faculty teaching often receive no formal observation and assessment training. This session offers suggestions for the organization, implementation, and reflection of the faculty teaching evaluation process. We will also discuss the difficulties and successes of the faculty teaching evaluation process.