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Assessment of Adult Programs: Lessons Learned and New Approaches Laurie Dodge Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Assessment and Planning Brandman University. ALFI at Brandman University.
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Assessment of Adult Programs: Lessons Learned and New ApproachesLaurie Dodge Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Assessment and PlanningBrandman University
ALFI at Brandman University Brandman University has conducted assessment of Adult Learning Focused Principles (ALFI) through a paper-based portfolio system for the past seven years at twenty-six campuses. In this session, information will be presented on the successful launch of an e-portfolio system for assessing ALFI Principles that aligns with university key strategic indicators and meets individual campus cultures and needs. In addition, the process for developing an e-portfolio system and the rubric for evaluation will be shared.
Why Is Assessment Important • Accountability • Show Evidence • Data demonstrating strengths and weaknesses • Show-case accomplishments • Continuous improvement • Data-driven strategic approach to address areas of improvement
ALFI at Brandman University • 8 ALFI Principles + 1 BU Customized Principle (Mission) • Principles are aligned to WASC Standards • Assess two principles each year
ALFI at Brandman University • Standardize • Avoid “scrapbook” submissions • Targeted evidence gathering • Focused goal setting • Flexibility • Able to create own goals • Choose evidence
ALFI at Brandman University • Use existing key performance indicators • Advising survey • Student satisfaction survey • Alumni survey • Work environment survey • Course evaluations
ePortfolio • Ease of submission • Transparency
Process • Standardized approach with templates • Complete Assessment Report Template • Upload two pieces of evidence • Establish Goals using Template • Goals assessed after 6 months • Rubric applied to Assessment Report, Submitted evidence, and Goal Attainment
Closing the Loop • Feedback provided to Campus Directors • Letter • Follow-up at monthly meeting • Sharing rubric • Bridge with Student Affairs
Lessons Learned • Give campus directors a full year to assess their goals • Allow more than two pieces of evidence • Apply rubric scores more strictly (no use of decimals)