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
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
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
This set of FAQs corresponds to the pilot program being evaluated during the 2019-2020 academic year. 1. A modified general education reporting plan is being piloted this year. What are the key differences between the old system and the new system? In the old plan, reports focused on Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the assessment process. In the pilot program plan, … [Read more...] about General Education Course Review Process FAQs
2019 Workshop On May 21-22, in Glass Hall 0486, the Jones Meeting & Reception Room, faculty reviewed and discussed student learning from all courses in General Education with General Goals 10 and 11 of General Education. These general goals focus on Life and Physical Sciences. Through this workshop, faculty, staff, and students had the opportunity to network with … [Read more...] about 2019 Natural World Assessment Workshop