Plenary II – Core Themes, Objectives & Achievement Indicators

1. Plenary II – Core Themes, Objectives & Achievement Indicators Megan carlson & Bogdan Hoanca University of Alaska Anchorage

2. UAA 2010 Accreditation Core Themes Teaching and Learning Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities UAA community Public square Student success UAA 2010 Accreditation Core Themes Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

3. Process of Identifying the UAA 2010 Accreditation Core Themes Teaching and Learning Representative group Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Brainstorming UAA community Public square Student success Convergence UAA 2010 Accreditation Core Themes Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

4. Core Themes Are Aligned with the UAA 2017 Strategic Plan… Teaching and Learning Executive input Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Alignment with UAA 2017 UAA community Public square Student success Intent to revisit after 2010 UAA 2017 Strategic Priorities UAA 2010 Accreditation Core Themes Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

5. Core Themes Are Aligned with the UAA 2017 Strategic Plan, Aligned with Mission Teaching Teaching and Learning Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Research Engagement ,... higher education needs of the state, its communities UAA mission UAA community Rich, diverse, and inclusive environment Public square Student success UAA 2017 Strategic Priorities UAA 2010 Accreditation Core Themes Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

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7. Objectives and indicators • They need to be • Assessable • Meaningful • Managerial dilemmas • Output versus process indicators • Accuracy versus significance • Numbers versus stories • Stability versus time series • Setting a low bar versus setting up for failure Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

8. Selection of objectives and indicators • Representative core theme groups • “Own” the evaluation • Change the evaluation process but not the outcome • Phased approach • Revise and update outcomes, objectives and indicators • Identify existing and needed data sources • Conduct mock evaluation of core themes • Revisit and repeat Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

9. Indicators: Teaching and Learning February 2009 February 2010 June2009 High Quality Teaching and Learning Effective Learning Students engage in effective learning Assessment leads to continuous improvement Students achieve learning outcomes Students achieve program and GER learning outcomes Program level assessment % of students who satisfied learning outcomes Student performance (assessment reports) Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

10. Lessons Learned About Objectives, Outcomes and Indicators • It is easier to identify processes (what we do) than outcomes (what we achieve) • You know for sure something is measurable only after having measured it • You know for sure something is relevant only after you are able to use it • Core themes, objectives, outcomes and indicators will continue to change over time Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

11. The importance of a deep understanding and clarity on core themes • Core themes force continuous focus on all facets of the mission • Core theme objectives inform strategic planning and make it operational • Core theme outcomes and indicators align with funding priorities and management processes • Core themes roughly align with major units, facilitating assessment at all levels • The understanding and clarity are somewhat tempered by the constant changes Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II

12. The 2010 NWCCU Standards:Transformational Benefits for UAA • Engage in self assessment and improvement • Improve external visibility of achievements • Overcome resistance and inertia • Foster dialog and cooperation • Sharpen management processes • Reduce, recycle and reuse • Align several external reporting processes • Common indicators and outcomes • Focus on mission fulfillment Carlson/Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II