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IdEA uses of the data. Alan R. Belcher, Assistant Provost University of Charleston. University of charleston. Small, private, independent Mission driven Outcomes based learning environment Data driven decision making Assessment crazy. Framework for assessment. Levels
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IdEAuses of the data Alan R. Belcher, Assistant Provost University of Charleston
University of charleston • Small, private, independent • Mission driven • Outcomes based learning environment • Data driven decision making • Assessment crazy
Framework for assessment • Levels • Individual (student and faculty) • Program • Institution • Measures • Direct, Indirect • External • CLA, MAPP, NSSE, IDEA • Internal • Annual reviews, retention reports, e-portfolio, program reviews • Results • Effectiveness • Improvement Needs
Ideas we’re glad we found • We formed teams to facilitate learning How we celebrated • Used faculty with high scores to lead faculty workshop session
Ideas we’re glad we found • We stimulated students to intellectual effort beyond that require by most courses • Correlates with NSSE data How we celebrated • Used faculty with high scores to provide examples of assignments that pushed students • Used examples of assignments from CLA
Ideas we’re NOT glad we found • We did NOT require students to find and use resources How we approached • Turned this into opportunity to participate in a library integration workshop held regionally
Ideas we’re NOT glad we found • We weren’t making it clear how each topic fits into the course How we approached • Worked with department chairs and provost to develop syllabus template for institution – provides for alignment of assignments to learning outcomes
Ideas we’re NOT glad we found • We weren’t encouraging student-faculty interaction outside of class • Correlates with NSSE data How we approached • We are looking at departments with higher overall scores to see how they draw students in
Ideas we’re NOT glad we found • Internal departmental strife affects classroom performance How we approached • Re-aligned departmental reporting structure • Provost continues working with individual faculty who are “on notice”
Ideas we’re NOT glad we found • Sophomore slide How we approached • Second-year faculty now attend new faculty orientation as peer mentors
Results • For faculty development needs • For program updates/curriculum changes • For institutional effectiveness claims • For marketing opportunities • For changes in process across campus