Engaging Faculty in Assessment Show-And-Tell

Myra George

University of North Carolina Charlotte

This presentation showcases the UNC Charlotte's Scholarship of Assessment program which supports course-level learning improvement. With 45 funded projects across six colleges, the presenter will discuss challenges and successes experienced through the development, revision, and maintenance stages of the program, as well as resources needed to replicate elsewhere. 

Slides

Courtney Glazer

University of North Texas

This presentation will discuss the development of Data & Eggs, a workshop designed to exemplify best practices in using assessment data to enhance student learning, and invites faculty to collaborate on data-driven improvement plans and benchmarking. 

Slides

Handouts

Sara Halteman

Eastern Mennonite University

This presentation outlines the structure of Eastern Mennonite University's assessment work-session, which occurs twice a year and all non-adjunct faculty are expected to attend. By providing dedicated work time with support, time to share, and refreshments faculty are engaged in assessment. 

Slides

Kirsten Moreno

Oregon Health & Science University 

This presentation will showcase the Provost Assessment Award for programmatic assessment that has been awarded since 2020. The presentation will explain the award process, offer participants customizable application questions, display the badges and award letters provided to winners, and highlight the initiative's outcomes. 

• OHSU Assessment Awards
• OHSU Assessment Award Applications 
• Example Assessment Award Letters 
• Slides 

Jillian Gehring 

Lincoln University 

This presentation will discuss the creation of a self-paced workshop aimed at assisting individuals new to assessment, offering a refresher for current personnel, and serving as an ongoing resource for all.  The presentation will also discuss future plans for the workshop and for additional workshops. 

Nichole Fehrenbach & Areeje Zufari

Valencia College 

This presentation describes Valencia College's Faculty Fellows programs which is a structured program that engages faculty professionally through scholarship and innovation in data analysis and assessment in order to encourage faculty to become assessment leaders on campus.  The presentation will cover lessons learned from balancing broad flexibility with the necessity of having some standard procedures and timelines. 

• Slides
• Process
• Handout
• LOA process

Charlise Anderson

Tennessee University

This presentation will highlight several successful practices Tennessee State University has

implemented to actively engage faculty in the assessment process.

Key components that will be outlined include:

• The Certificate of High Performer for Outcomes Assessment.

• The assessment mentorship program.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Assessment Day, an event held every other year to promote assessment across campus.

This presentation aims to equip others with ideas and resources for fostering meaningful

faculty participation in assessment activities at their institutions. The presentation will

describe how these various activities are coordinated centrally through the Office of

Institutional Effectiveness. Insights will also be shared on overcoming common challenges to

engaging faculty, including the importance of senior leadership support and dedicated funding.

Attendees will leave with resources like policies, manuals, and faculty feedback that can help in

adapting similar programs at their institutions.

• PPT

Will Miller

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Over the last four years, in partnership with UNCF, Embry-Riddle has offered a data and analytics credential program to over 400 participants, with over 100 participants completing the program. This presentation will cover a) designing an effective assessment certificate program applicable to all institutions, b) exploring technical options for creating a valuable certificate, c) managing and budgeting these initiatives, d) addressing challenges related to completion rates, participant engagement, and the design of meaningful assessments, and e) designing materials for both newcomers and experienced higher education professionals.

• PPT Slides
• Sample Lesson
• Data & Analytics Overview