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The March/April Edition of Assess and ProfessTRANSCRIPT
March/ April 2013 Office of Assessment and
Professional Development, Student Affairs Duke University Profess
Assess & In This Edition
The Results Are In…………1 Announcements……………2 What We’re Reading…...…2 Poster Fair……..……….……..3 Current Assessments……..5 Contact Us……………………..6
The Results Are In: LeaderShape Participants Discover New Passions
and Learn to Lead Submitted by: UCAE The LeaderShape Institute is a six-day intensive retreat experience for rising sophomore, junior and senior students. It focuses on leading with integrity, solidifying a vision for a just, caring, thriving world and the importance of maintaining a healthy disregard for the impossible. As depicted in the figure to the right, participants of Duke LeaderShape 2012 represented a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Such diversity is crucial in facilitating dialogue surrounding major
Over the course of the Institute, participants were asked to “dig deeply” within themselves in hopes of discovering their personal visions in which they are most passionate. The figure below represents the most popular visions that students shared. (Continued on page 4)
Have something you would like to share in the next edition of Assess and Profess? Email Austina
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“Self-‐development should be a perpetual process. In life you are either growing or
rotting. You‘re moving forward or backwards; there is no standing
still.”
-‐ Al Duncan
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The Office of Assessment & Professional Development is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Assessment and Evaluation Poster Fair. This poster fair will allow Duke employees, as well as staff members from neighboring institutions, to showcase the assessment projects they have used to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their programs, initiatives, and policies. Participating in the Annual Assessment and Evaluation Poster Fair is an excellent way to:
-‐ Join in on discussions related to evaluation -‐ Learn best practices for conducting assessments -‐ Share how you contribute to the University’s culture of evidence-‐based practice
-‐ Gain feedback and ideas on assessment and evaluation initiatives
-‐ Network with other college professionals from neighboring universities
To submit a proposal visit, click the icon to the right. For questions or additional information contact Stephanie Helms Pickett at [email protected] or Cole Taylor at [email protected]
3rd Annual Assessment and Evaluation Poster Fair
Call for Proposals
Poster Fair: June 6, 2013 Proposals Accepted: April 3 – May 10, 2013
Discuss Best Practices for Conducting Assessment
Showcase Your Assessment and Evaluation Initiatives
Network with College
Professionals Throughout the
Triangle
Announcements
What We’re Reading Page 3 of 6
Bullying at Work on Campus By: Kristen Domonell Publication: University Business, Date: February 2013 http://www.universitybusiness.com/article/bullying-‐work-‐campus Did you know that a recent survey found that professionals working in higher education report being bullied at a much higher rate than the general workforce? This articles reviews some of the shocking data produced by this survey and shares several reasons why those working in higher education may experience bullying at a higher rate.
Dear Colleagues, I'm pleased to announce the arrival of Emelyn Anne Davidson -‐ born March 10, 9:30am.Both Emelyn, 7lbs, 7oz, 19in, and mom Jenni, are happy and healthy! Jenni will be on leave until June, so if you need anything, please contact me.Best wishes to Jenni, daddy Ryan, and new baby Emelyn! Deb LoBiondo
Upcoming PD Opportunity Today’s Chinese Student: Understanding the US Classroom
Date: April 4, 2013 Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm Location: 118 Perkins Instructors: Jeff Lindgren, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Minnesota; Scott Stevens, English Language Institute, University of Delaware Overview: Chinese students encounter many common problems in the U.S. classroom, ranging from issues of academic integrity to building relationships with faculty and academic advisers. This webinar will provide best practices to help Chinese students address these and other challenges, such as English language difficulties and unfamiliar classroom expectations. Presenters will also discuss how to support faculty in adjusting to the changing demographic of the U.S. classroom. Learn from experts who are committed to supporting the academic integration of Chinese students on their campuses.
The Results Are In: LeaderShape Participants Discover New Passions
and Learn to Lead (Cont. from p.1)
Participants were given as post-‐session survey of their experience with Duke LeaderShape 2012. Overall, the majority of students replied that LeaderShape played a role in developing their capacity to lead, and that they would recommend the experience to others.
As it relates to this specific question, we, at UCAE, felt that the results of this particular survey did not accurately reflect the type of feedback we were receiving upon returning to campus. In order to more accurately assess the responses of each student, we have decided, moving forward we will send brief follow up surveys at pre-‐determined intervals post the LeaderShape experience. Essentially, we are looking to analyze the comparison between the initial response and the value assigned 6 weeks out, and again 6 months out. Please see below for the brief portion of the LeaderShape 2012 survey students are being asked to complete.
“Leadershape Institute developed my capacity to lead.”
76% of Participants
What Participants Thought
81% of Participants
“I would recommend the LeaderShape Institute to others.”
Current Assessments
The Office of Assessment and Professional Development is currently working with the departments listed below on assessment projects. For questions about any of the studies listed below or if you have an assessment project that you are interested in beginning, please contact our office by email at [email protected]
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Wellness The Wellness Inventory will be administered again this month. It is designed to understand more about students' health and wellness goals as a whole as well as provide immediate feedback and promotion of campus resources to students. Does you office provide programs designed to support students' wellness goals in any of the following dimensions of wellness:
• Relationships and Communication • Movement, Exercise and Rest • Self-‐Connection • Nutrition • Self-‐Care • Intellectual and Financial
If so, let us know. Help us build a library of campus resources for students as they seek ways to redefine and reach their personal wellness goals. email [email protected] or contact Maralis Mercado for questions. LDOC Assessment After a year's hiatus, the LDOC survey will be administered following the end of exams. Tweaks to the instrument are currently underway. Colleagues with questions about the instrument and/or a desire to contribute items to the survey should email Cole Taylor no later than April 15. Dining Assessment Dining and A&PDP are working together to administer the dining and Merchants on Points survey in April. With all the recent changes, as well as those on the horizon, in dining, the instrument will be used to measure students' preferences and needs around meals on campus, campus eateries, food trucks, and restaurants who participate in the Merchants on Points Programs. Findings will also be employed by the student group, DUSDAC, in decision-‐making for the coming year.
Office of Assessment and Professional Development Of Student Affairs Division
Duke University
Stephanie Helms-‐Pickett, Director Email: [email protected]
Phone: (919) 684 -‐ 4582
Cole Taylor, Assistant Director Email: [email protected]
Phone: (919) 684 -‐ 4286
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