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Meaningful Reviews: Reframing Evaluation To Yield Positive Change, Sharon Decker

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

This session will focus on how to reframe the culture of evaluation in order to encourage active and engaged faculty participation. The discussion will center on objectives, forms, and outcomes in order to create a process that will ultimately improve pedagogical techniques and philosophies.

Are Students Competent? Methods Of Assessing Bachelor Of Social Work Student Competence, Amber L. Bailey-Residori

Scholar Week 2016 - present

Author Abstract:

Higher educational institutions must demonstrate that their Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students are competent prior to graduation. There are conflicting studies regarding the reliability of field instructor, faculty, and students’ self-assessment. The purpose of this study was to examine the consistency of how field instructors, faculty, and students assessed social work students' competence across three academic years. This quantitative research study examined historical data from one Midwestern University where students, faculty, and field instructors rated students’ competence in the last semester of their senior year using the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 13 core competencies (2.1.1-2.1.10d). …

Redesigning Field Supervisor Evaluations Based On Results Of A Factor Analysis, Amy Scott Brown, Justin Low, Amy Burns

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

No abstract provided.

Multi-Year Improvements In Campus Safety Based On Assessment Results, Mike Belcher

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

No abstract provided.

From Isolation To Connection: Assessing The Effectiveness Of An Intervention Model For Students With Social/Communication Challenges, Daniel Nuss, Kim Derushia

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

No abstract provided.

Leadership Identity And Critical Thinking Development In Cip Cohort Projects, Allison Dumas

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Computer-Based Testing On Dental Students, Sinky Zheng, Daniel Bender

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

No abstract provided.

The Discipline Of Evaluation: Teaching Students Expert Level Reading Skills, Eleanor Wittrup

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

No abstract provided.

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

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.