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Creating A Culture Of Assessment To Elevate Students’ Voices, Amber Knight
Creating A Culture Of Assessment To Elevate Students’ Voices, Amber Knight
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
The purpose of this study was to investigate how the University of San Diego’s department of Student Activities and Involvement (SAI) could strengthen its assessment practices and execute consistent data-driven decision making. The following question guided my research: How can I promote a culture of assessment so that SAI’s programs and advising are directly informed by a more thorough data collection process that elevates students’ voices? Building on the work of assessment scholars, this study serves as a model for assessing student affairs assessment. By critically evaluating SAI’s existing assessment culture, administering assessments to understand departmental needs, and offering training …