In Spring 2019, Adrea Applegate Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, was awarded an Assessment Grant for her project titled Incorporating Standardized Patients into Observed Structured Clinical Exams. Her project will incorporate the use of "standardized patients" in the form of retired healthcare workers and possibly theater students. This will enhance student … [Read more...] about Incorporating Standardized Patients into Observed Structured Clinical Exams
Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers, Associate Professor in Childhood Education and Family Studies, has received an Assessment Grant for her project titled Developing a Strategic Vision for the Elementary Education Graduate Program. In her project, "Faculty will assess current practices in recruitment and admission to the program as well as student learning goals and outcomes for each … [Read more...] about Developing a Strategic Vision for the Elementary Education Graduate Program
In the 2019-2020 academic year, Assessment Council is excited to welcome four student representatives to our ranks. Along with our student reps, the council consists of two representatives from each college, along with members from the Career Center, Computer Services, Diversity and Inclusion, General Education, the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Institutional … [Read more...] about Missouri State Assessment Council: Breaking Silos on Campus
In Spring 2019 we administered the NSSE (National Survey of Student engagement). In order to incentivize participation students who completed the survey by May 15, 2019 were automatically entered in a random drawing to win 1 of 10 MSU Bookstore gift cards worth $35 awarded to first-year students, or 1 of 10 Bachelor's Degree Graduation Cap & Gown sets worth up to $35 for … [Read more...] about The NSSE 2019 Comes to a Close
Open Education Resources are freely available materials, most of which are legal to reproduce, adapt, and/or distribute for educational purposes. Educators’ free access to this content is protected by fair use laws. Some benefits of using OER include increased accessibility/cost savings for students and instructors alike, availability of materials as soon as classes begin, … [Read more...] about Open Your Mind to Open Education Resources