Performance indicators are a critically important educational tool for programs, both in setting course objectives and to help students understand expectations of their learning by the time they complete the program. As such, performance indicators should be developed through a consensus among the faculty and once assessed, the results should be reviewed to determine what… Read more »
The move to revised Student Outcomes in Criteria 3 can be the impetus needed to reengage faculty in reviewing their current assessment processes. This includes the development of performance indicators, focus on the alignment of the curriculum, choice of assessment methods and the evaluation of results. This session will capitalize on the experience of one… Read more »
One of the struggles of an assessment coordinator is consistently collecting data from instructors. If your institution uses the Canvas learning management system, you can leverage grading rubrics to get direct assessment of performance indicators with no additional steps on the part of faculty. During this session, you will learn how to: Translate existing performance… Read more »
Sustainable program assessment and continuous quality improvement is a human process. Faculty are critical for success as they define student outcomes, assess student learning, evaluate data, design and implement changes, and assess impact. Unfortunately, many programs struggle to maintain sustainable assessment processes because faculty are not involved consistently or systematically. This is hardly surprising as… Read more »
ABET-accredited programs are well into the transition to the new ABET outcomes. In this context, this presentation will address how to fix common mistakes made in compliance with ABET criteria as regards continuous improvement and will offer suggestions on gentle renovations that can be made to provide meaningful information about student learning. Use of social… Read more »
The use of rubrics is common in program assessment. However, not all rubrics are equal in clarity and usefulness. This session will explore ways to develop and use rubrics that will engage faculty in efficient ways and drive meaningful improvement. Topics to be explored are types of rubrics, scoring variations and faculty engagement. Examples of… Read more »
This session highlights best practices in outcomes assessment using the NCEES Subject Matter Reports to provide participants with information about the strengths and weaknesses of students in a program. The presentation will specifically focus on using the FE results as one tool in assessing the ABET student outcomes. Attend and learn more about how the… Read more »
