We’ve tried to keep to the principles that assessment on campus is about reducing—rather than creating—work, and that work in assessment should be rewarded. To that end, we make a point of acknowledging those on campus who have worked to improve student outcomes by changing the way we ‘do assessment’ at Missouri State. That means doing more than a pat on the back. The following … [Read more...] about Acknowledging MSU’s Assessment Leaders
With our recent transition to teaching online, it's important to hear feedback from our students about their online learning experience. The Office of Assessment encourages instructors to develop and administer surveys to their online classes, and to apply for an Assessment Grant for doing so. Dr. Steven Senger of the Mathematics department has already administered one such … [Read more...] about Receiving Feedback for Online Teaching
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
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