Title of Presentation

Jodi Levine LaufgrabenVice Provost for Academic Affairs and AssessmentTemple UniversityStaying Smart: Strategies For Moving Forward With Assessment

Goals for TodayReview the challenges of getting started and maintaining momentum for assessing student learningDiscuss strategies for supporting programs and faculty in the assessment of student learningIdentify ways to advance assessment on your campusConsider how you can begin using these strategies on your campus

ObjectivesThe Teaching-Learning-Assessment CycleLearning Opportunities

Learning GoalsUsing ResultsAssessment3These four steps should be integrated; should mesh.

Many of us need to work on this!I have a questionWhat challenges do you face in moving assessment forward on your campus?

Send in your examples via chat.Common ChallengesMissing motivatorLimited resourcesTimePeopleToolsLeadership changesChanging priorities

Are you S.M.A.R.T?Maintaining momentum with the assessment of student learning requires campuses to stay smart:

S = Showcase successM = Maintain relationshipsA = Assess, assess, assessR = ReportT = Train

Showcase SuccessSignal that assessment is valuedMake sure assessment is usedHighlight student and faculty workHelp generate energy and new ideas for assessment

Places to ShowcaseAnnual assessment day or workshopPresentationsPoster sessionsAssessment committee meetingsSchool, college of department meetingsVirtual Assessment newsletters / email updateshttp://sites.google.com/site/assessmenttempleu/NewsletterAssessment websites

Maintain RelationshipsRecognize the assessment Danielle Do-ersEngage the Might Try it MorgansBring along the Unwilling Ursulas

I have a questionDo you have a Danielle, Morgan or Ursula on your campus? For one or more of these types, describe what the person is doing to either advance or impede assessment.

Send in your examples via chat.10Maintain RelationshipsDanielle:Recognize the work (Showcase!)Invite to help or train othersAsk how you might helpAsk for suggestions on how to improve process

11Maintain RelationshipsMorganProvide trainingBuild on existing efforts or work in progressShare examples of Morgans that became DaniellesAsk how you might help

12Maintain Relationships Ursula:Uncover the sources of resistanceCreatively find sources of motivationShare the stories of othersFind the right person to help Take baby stepsMove on

Questions / Comments

Assess, Assess, AssessKeep assessment in the headlinesSet expectations for annual assessment activityHave structures and timelines Provide ongoing training and supportBuild assessment into other, ongoing processes

Embedding AssessmentAccreditationProgram reviewsCurriculum review and program developmentBudget / facilities planningAcademic planningAnnual reports (state of the school)Recruitment (of students and faculty)Use assessment reports to highlight program achievementShow commitment to improvement16I have a questionWhere are some places where you ask programs to discuss or use results of assessment of student learning?

Send in your examples via chat.ReportTrack assessment planning and assessment activityClose the loop USE IT!Require some document that describes results and intended usesRespond

Checklists / AuditsHelp identify where programs are with planningEasy way to identify a unit or programs needs for improvementProvide quick assessment of how you are doing across the institutionExample:Fairleigh Dickinson Universityhttp://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=7740

Assessment Templates

GoalOpportunityToolFindingsUseTell an assessment storyExample: http://www.k-state.edu/assessment/plans/index.htmTrainGo beyond assessment 101Use your own expertsProvide examples and samplesAsk what people most need or are interested inProvide different types of resources

ASSESSMENTJust Ask

Training / Information ResourcesWebsiteshttp://www.ncsu.edu/assessment/links.htmhttp://www.k-state.edu/assessment/plans/index.htmArticleshttp://www.learningoutcomesassessment.org/WorkshopsWebinarsCreate your own toolbox / librarySurveysRubrics

23I have a questionWhere do you want to focus in terms of getting SMART with assessment on your campus?

Create a showcase opportunity (S)Reach out to a Morgan or Ursula (M)Embed assessment into another process (A)Set reporting expectations (R)Develop a new training opportunity (T)

Via chat submit the letter indicating where you might focus next.ResourcesBooks

Assessing Student Learning: A Common Sense Guide, 2nd Edition by Linda Suskie, Wiley, 2009Assessment Clear and Simple: A Practical Guide for Institutions, Departments, and General Education, 2nd Edition, by Barbara E. Walvoord, Wiley, 2010Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment in College, 2nd Edition by Barbara E. Walvoord, Virginia Johnson Anderson, Wiley, 2009Assessing Student Learning in General Education: Good Practice Case Studies, by Marilee Bresciani (ed.), Wiley, 2007 Assessment Update (Journal) Wiley Publications (subscription)

More ResourcesOnline Sourceshttp://www.learningoutcomesassessment.org/http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/assmt/resource.htmhttp://www.insidehighered.com/views/2010/10/26/suskiehttp://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm

Questions / Comments

Thank youJodi Levine Laufgrabenjodih@temple.edu www.temple.edu/provost/aaa

Thank you for your participation!