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  Faculty Workshop on Sustainable Assessment Processes

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Workshops run from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Date Location Accommodations Registration Fee

Workshop

Saturday, February 20, 2010
Las Vegas, NV

Embassy Suites Convention Center
3600 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-893-8000

$375 per person

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Workshop

Saturday, March 20, 2010
Baltimore, MD Four Points by Sheraton
at BWI Airport
7032 Elm Road
Baltimore, MD 21240
800-368-7764

$375 per person

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Workshop

Saturday, June 19, 2010
Louisville, KY (with ASEE Conference)

The Galt House Hotel & Suites
140 N. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
800-843-4258

$375 per person

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IDEAL

Monday,
Aug. 2-Friday, Aug. 6, 2010
Baltimore, MD

Participants will receive details upon acceptance into IDEAL.

$1,750 per person

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Workshop Description

Who should attend: Faculty members participating in the development of assessment processes to support their efforts in the continuous improvement of student learning in any academic discipline.

Develop your assessment skills with this one-day workshop: Participants will broaden their understanding of the continuous quality improvement of student learning through the design of assessment processes, development of measureable learning outcomes and application of new data collection methods which can implemented when they return to campus. This workshop is interactive and faculty will work in small groups applying the concepts learned throughout the day. Participants will receive a workshop booklet containing all slides and reference materials.

Faculty will leave the workshop able to . . .

  • Identify key elements of a functional assessment plan.
  • Clarify the similarities and differences between course and program assessment.
  • Put outcomes to work by developing measurable performance criteria.
  • Understand different methodologies for objectives and outcomes.
  • Develop scoring rubrics to assist in evaluating abstract learning outcomes.
  • Understand the pros and cons of various data collection methods.
  • Utilize planning matrix.
  • Create clear and concise reports on assessment processes and results.
  • Understand the difference between assessing program educational objectives and student learning outcomes.
  • Understand the challenge of engaging faculty.

Here is a brief outline of the day:

  • Introduction and review of key terminology
  • Introduction to the assessment plan cycle as it relates to continuous quality improvement
  • Developing measurable performance criteria
  • Writing scoring rubrics
  • Simplifying curriculum mapping
  • Reviewing and selecting data collection tools
  • Developing efficient, sustainable processes
  • Reviewing a planning matrix
  • Reporting results
  • Identifying faculty resistance

If you've already developed your program's objectives and outcomes, and you're looking to take the next steps in your assessment plan, this workshop is for you.

About the Workshop Leader

The leader of this workshop is Gloria Rogers, Ph.D., who has been active in disseminating information on program improvement and institutional effectiveness for 20 years. She has authored or co-authored over 30 publications, made over 80 invited presentations and seminars at national and regional conferences, and given presentations or workshops on over 90 college campuses, 23 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.

Registration and Cancellation Information

Registrants agree to furnish payment by workshop start. 

Registrants agree to provide ABET, Inc., with written notice of any decision to cancel their registration(s).

Registrants agree to a $100 fee which will be accessed if they need to change sessions. This fee will be charged at time of re-registration.

Registrants agree to the following refund schedule:

 

If ABET has received payment

If ABET has not yet received payment

Written notice of cancellation received by ABET within 15 business days or more of workshop start.

Registration fee refunded less a 25% service charge."

Registrant will be billed a 25% service charge.

Written notice of cancellation received by ABET within 14 business days or less of workshop start.

No registration fee refunded.

Registrant will be billed full registration fee applicable based on the postmark or timestamp of registration.

No written notice of cancellation received by ABET, and registrant does not attend workshop.

No registration fee refunded.

Registrant will be billed full registration fee applicable based on the postmark or timestamp of registration.

Cancellation notices should be mailed to ABET, Inc., Workshop, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, or faxed to the attention of Meetings and Member Services at 410-625-2238.

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