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Developing Operational Outcomes for Your Unit. Dr. Kim Yousey -Elsener , Associate Director of Assessment Programs. Goals of this session:. Defining “operationa l” outcomes Connecting outcomes “up” Connecting outcomes with assessment types Writing effective outcomes Measuring outcomes.
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Developing Operational Outcomes for Your Unit Dr. Kim Yousey-Elsener, Associate Director of Assessment Programs
Goals of this session: • Defining “operational” outcomes • Connecting outcomes “up” • Connecting outcomes with assessment types • Writing effective outcomes • Measuring outcomes
Success indicators “…are quantifiable measurements, agreed to beforehand, that reflect the critical success factors of an organization. They help an organization define and measure progress toward organizational goals.” (Bresciani et al., 2010)
Start with your “foundations” • Strategic Plan • Priorities • Mission statement • Resource Needs • New programs/services • Anything needing a change • Political quandaries
Let’s get started… What is your source of inspiration? What do you need to find out?
Outcome Statement: A B C D Program/Service will … <change what> <under these circumstances / conditions> <to this level of efficiency / effectiveness>
Let’s Practice!! A B C D Program/Service will … <change what> <under these circumstances / conditions> <to this level of efficiency / effectiveness>
Sources of evidence • Data systems • Tracking/Usage • Operational data • Trend/longitudinal data • Local surveys • National surveys • Rubrics • Objects
Let’s Practice!! • Who is your audience? • What kind of data will you need for that audience? • In what format? • What source would help you achieve that?
Questions? Kim Yousey-Elsener, PhD. Associate Director, Campus Labs 716-652-9400 press 1 kimye@campuslabs.com