WEEF-GEDC 2018 Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Monday, November 12, 2018

Workshop Description

ABET will be holding its Fundamentals of Program Assessment workshop at the annual WEEF-GEDC conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Registering for the conference is not required to attend the workshop, but a discount will be given for attending both.

Working in small groups, you learn to design assessment processes, develop measurable student outcomes and apply data collection and data reporting methods.

Our facilitators are highly experienced faculty with wide-ranging experience in assessment and evaluation. This workshop focuses primarily on ABET Criterion 2: Program Educational Objectives, Criterion 3: Student Outcomes, and Criterion 4: Continuous Improvement.

At the workshop, you will receive a booklet containing all slides and reference materials so you can review what you’ve learned and apply it to your program back at home.

The Workshop Prepares You to:

  • Identify key elements of a functional assessment process.
  • Clarify the similarities and differences between course and program assessment.
  • Make student outcomes measurable with the development of performance indicators.
  • Understand the methods and measures to assess student outcomes.
  • Develop rubrics to assist in evaluating student performance in achieving student outcomes.
  • Understand the pros and cons of various data collection methods.
  • Review an example of reporting your results.

Here is a Brief Outline of the Day:

  • Principles of Student Learning
  • Context for Assessment
  • Review of Program Educational Objectives
  • Performance Indicators: Making Student Outcomes Measurable
  • Assessment Methods to Collect Evidence of Student Learning
  • Continuous Improvement: Data Collection, Planning & Data Reporting

Cost

$495 with conference registration, $595 for the workshop only.  Both options include lunch and all materials.

Registration

Registration for this workshop takes place through the WEEF-GEDC conference page. Click on the link below, create a profile, and proceed to follow the instructions. Registration for the conference is not required to attend the workshop, but the discounted cost of $495 is only available to registrants of both events.

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Hotel Details

Hotel details can be found on the conference lodging page.