Incorporating the public affairs mission into a classroom setting can often seem daunting and overly complicated. It's a call that many faculty wish to heed, but are unsure of how they might structure it correctly. Dr. Shyang Huang, a professor in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science, recently proved that the simplest explanation is often the best … [Read more...] about Balancing the Equation: A Professor’s Formula for Incorporating the Public Affairs Pillars into the Physics Classroom
This summer, the Office of Assessment spearheaded a campaign to promote the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement, or "BCSSE." The BCSSE is a short, 36-question survey that collects information on incoming students’ high school academics and co-curricular experiences as well as their expectations for their first year of college. Response rate skyrocketed When the … [Read more...] about The Power of Snickers and Social Media: Successfully Promoting the BCSSE Survey
Introduction Hello! My name is Charlie Whitaker and I'm a new Graduate Research Assistant in the Office of Assessment. I'm happy to announce that this is my first post on Assessment in Action, a blog featuring the work, events and upcoming developments from inside the office. In 2012, I graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass … [Read more...] about A Graduate Research Assistant Perspective on Assessment: The Charlie Whitaker Edition
by Sarah Gray “We have our lowest withdrawal rates this semester by far, than we’ve ever had! They aren’t getting better grades because it’s an easier course, it’s actually a more rigorous course, and through this process, I now realize that this is part of my job.” - Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt Background Psychology faculty members Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt and Dr. Danae Hudson are … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Introductory Psychology
By Dr. Keri Franklin Identifying a Problem The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department decided to begin with the end in mind to see if students were prepared for the writing expected in CRM 598, which was a capstone experience that required the completion of a policy analysis paper. Based on a review of student work and a discussion about what writing looks like in … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Criminology