Congratulations to Dr. Tracey Glaessgen, who has just been awarded an Assessment Grant for her project titled GEP 101 General Education Course Review and Analysis of Student Learning. Dr. Glaessgen is the Associate Director of the Center for Academic Success and Transition. When asked what contributions her work will have on enhancing student learning, Dr. Glaessgen replied, … [Read more...] about GEP 101 General Education Course Review and Analysis of Student Learning
Test-taking is usually identified with measuring knowledge at the end of a course to gauge students performance, but the Psychology department also uses testing as a means to improve course content and ensure that the curriculum is serving all their students. Through early 2019, the Psychology department was administering the Major Field Test (MFT) to all graduating seniors … [Read more...] about Psychology department uses testing to improve outcomes
About the Project In Summer 2017, Alex Johnson Director of Community-Engaged Learning, was awarded an Assessment Grant for his project titled Assessing Student Learning through Public Affairs: Immersing in Milwaukee's Growing Power. Alex Johnson explains, "I intend to address the need for appropriate thinking and writing prompts and materials to enhance student learning of the … [Read more...] about Assessment Grant Helps Assess Student Learning through Public Affairs
Congratulations to Natalie Curry, coordinator of the Bachelor of Social Work program, on her recent receipt of an Assessment grant for her project “Student Engagement Strategies in an Asynchronous Online Course.” Curry’s project targets increasing student engagement in the only social welfare policy course offered by the BSW program. She will be using data collected from … [Read more...] about Student Engagement Strategies in an Asynchronous Online Course
Our Assessment grants have been highlighted by external reviewers as being one of the biggest returns on investments related to assessment. This seed money support faculty, programs, departments, and colleges, incentives and acknowledges assessment of student learning projects, and provides important stories to accreditors on our assessment progress. Please … [Read more...] about Franklin’s Foresight