One measure of student outcomes handled by Assessment is survey data, and there are survey tools we use regularly as well as one-time surveys designed for a unique purpose. Here is an overview of the calendar year that provides examples of both: SPRING SEMESTER Bears Care Student Check-In Survey: To connect students with campus resources by identifying problems … [Read more...] about 2020 University Surveys
From April 13 to 23, Missouri State administered the Bears Care: Online Transition Survey to see how our students were doing with the transition to online learning due to COVID-19. We decided to ask them, "Is there anyone at Missouri State who has been especially helpful during this challenging time? Please tell us so we can thank them." Over 2,400 students added a thank … [Read more...] about Bears Care: 2,400 Students say Thank You
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
About the Project In Fall 2018, Dr. Nicole West, Assistant Professor of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education and Student Affairs in Higher Education Program Coordinator, received an Assessment Grant for her project titled Exploring Barriers to Effective Writing among Graduate Student Researchers. Dr. West explains, "The goal of this project is to identify instructional … [Read more...] about Assessment Grant Helps Professor Explore Barriers to Effective Writing among Graduate Student Researchers
To see more funded grants or apply for a grant, go to our Assessment Grant webpage. About the Project In Fall 2018, Dr. Stephen Berkwitz, the Department Head of Religious Studies, received an Assessment Grant. His proposal, Program Assessment through a Student Advisory Committee, outlines a plan to obtain feedback from a committee comprised of current students who are … [Read more...] about Assessment Grant Aids in Continuation of Student Advisory Committee in Religious Studies