Assessment grants help faculty strengthen their courses in ways that enhance student learning. By supporting evidence‑based reflection, these grants encourage meaningful improvements to the curriculum. The Office of Assessment and Accreditation spoke with Dr. Nancy Kageyama, Associate Professor of Hospitality Leadership, about how an assessment grant supported her work with … [Read more...] about Enhancing Intercultural Learning Through Assessment
Our goal in the Office of Assessment is to support faculty who are looking closely at student learning. Congratulations to these faculty currently working on projects. Dr. Alana Mantie-Kozlowski, Psychology: She was wanting supplies to facilitate “Support focus groups with students or alumni to ask questions related to program learning outcomes.” She indicated that she will … [Read more...] about How Faculty Assess Student Learning: Update and Progress
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
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