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Institute for the Development of
Excellence
August 2-6, 2010 - Baltimore, MD - Apply here! IDEAL provides a professional development opportunity for those responsible for leading their faculty in the development and implementation of a program assessment plan to improve student learning and document program effectiveness. This Institute will engage you in working with colleagues to develop new knowledge and skills that will enable you to be an effective assessment leader. When you leave the Institute, you will have completed an implementation plan you will be able use at your home institution.
Choose a topic below, or scroll down to view all information: The developers of IDEAL recognize that the most difficult thing about
implementing what is learned in a workshop, seminar, or institute is
that, when you return to your own institution, you do not have the
support you need when questions arise about implementation. As an IDEAL
Scholar, you will have one year of support in the following ways: IDEAL focuses on the skills and knowledge you will need to be an effective assessment leader and to manage the change process in your program or college. The Institute will challenge you to think about the assessment of student learning from the program-level or college-level perspective and integrate the basic principles of assessment, change management, and facilitation tools. The activities in the Institute will take you from the basic principles to an understanding of how those principles can be applied in the context of your program/college. Although the primary focus of the Institute will be on developing sound assessment practices, you will learn how to lead others in the process effectively by applying facilitation tools and basic change management principles. Assessment principles: You will learn the core principles of assessing student learning using a continuous improvement model. Topics covered will include
Facilitation skills: How to manage groups plays an important part in engaging other faculty in the assessment process. Whether you are leading a team of faculty from multiple departments or working with faculty within a single department, using facilitation tools will enable you to move efficiently through the process by harnessing faculty energy in meaningful directions. In addition to tips on how to facilitate a meeting, some of the things you will learn when and how to use include
These processes will be modeled at the Institute. Change management: Having a good understanding of the program assessment process and the tools to facilitate groups is necessary, but not sufficient to create sustainable change processes. Throughout the Institute, you will explore the basic principles of change management and be challenged to discern their applicability to your own college/program culture. Topics will include
The Institute is designed for faculty who would describe themselves as “beginner to marginal” in their knowledge of assessment processes. Because IDEAL begins with the basics and builds throughout the workshop, it is not recommended for those who have significant assessment experience. It is not designed for assessment professionals or those who do not work directly with groups of faculty in developing and implementing assessment processes. CASEE Designation Channel Designation
The leader for IDEAL is Gloria Rogers, Ph.D., who has been active in disseminating information on program assessment and institutional effectiveness for 20 years. She has authored or co-authored over 30 publications, made over 50 invited presentations and seminars at national and regional conferences, and given presentations or workshops on over 80 college campuses, 18 of which were outside U.S. borders. She has also served as an external evaluator on 17 NSF-funded projects and currently serves on advisory committees for the National Science Foundation, American Association of Colleges & Universities, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Rogers is currently the Managing Director, Professional Services, at ABET. "The 4½ day program had the potential to drag on, but the varied methods of instruction and Gloria Rogers' enthusiasm kept me 'on the edge of my seat.' Days were filled with a combination of dynamic and engaging lecture, stimulating group projects, thought-provoking activities, and pertinent discussion." — Deanna Pozega, Engineering Technology, Northern Michigan University "Everyone agrees that productivity was the main goal for the last century and quality improvement is the main goal for this century. For higher education, IDEAL does not only provide the most logical approach for achieving this goal but also prepares the needed leaders to initiate and sustain the required change." — Mohamed El-Sayed, Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University "My week at IDEAL was an intense and extremely valuable learning experience. Gloria was amazing and an excellent role model, both as a facilitator and an expert in program evaluation. Materials and presentations were very well organized. I would highly recommend this activity for anyone involved in program evaluation, whether for accreditation or simply to improve a program." — Caroline Hanrahan, Office of Institutional Development and Effectiveness, Vanier College "IDEAL is perfect training for developing strategies that align assessment activities with an institutional mission. IDEAL confirmed that assessment is a vital component to the health and success of our profession and ensures we are providing the highest quality education we can in our institutions." — Christopher Rowe, Engineering Management, Vanderbilt University "Attending the IDEAL workshop was an eye opener for me. I have learned so much, but most importantly, I have learned that continuous improvement — and not ABET acreditation — should be the goal of our assessment efforts." — Samer Habre, Mathematics, Lebanese American University Schedule: Daily sessions run from approximately 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30am – noon on Friday, with breakfast, lunch, and breaks provided. Some homework will be required. Participants must commit to be in attendance for all sessions of the Institute. Environment: IDEAL is a working meeting and casual attire is recommended. Accommodations
Application Information and Deadlines Application: IDEAL is limited to 40 participants. The application process includes both completion of an application form and submission of a written letter of support. Qualified candidates will be notified of their admission within three weeks of receipt of all required materials.
Application deadline: Applications will be accepted until each Institute is full. Fees: The registration fee is $1,750. This fee includes all breakfasts, lunches, reference materials, and participation in the year-long follow-up activities. Cancellation/refund policy:
Further information: Contact Gloria Rogers at 410-843-7180 or use the Contact Us feature of our website. |
