Presentations/Workshops
Spring 2009:
Ways of Finding the Data You Need (PD)
Mr. Joe Meyer, Director, Institutional Research
January 29, 2009 and January 30, 2009
This Institutional Research workshop will teach attendees how to use MS Excel Pivot Tables and other new tools at Texas State and elsewhere to gain access to information about higher educational in Texas and the nation. Information on students, curricula, faculty, staff, and other areas will be demonstrated in a hands-on workshop with computer workstations for participants. We will cover how to:
- Look at an extensive and flexible set of Texas State data in tabular and graphical formats using MS Excel as the tool.
- Make comparisons among Texas public colleges and universities using improved tools at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.
- Compare public and private universities around the nation using improved data tools from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Use web-based data sources from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other organizations as time permits.
Learning Outcomes Assessment: An Overview of the Process at Texas State
Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment and Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment
February 25, 2009
Academic programs are expected to have defined student learning outcomes with appropriate assessment methods to aid in providing evidence of program success and to encourage improvement in student learning. Although Texas State is in its third cycle of formalized student learning outcomes assessment, many faculty members have just recently become engaged in this process.
This workshop will provide participants with a working knowledge of the student learning outcomes assessment process at Texas State. The overall intent of this workshop is to encourage thoughtful discussion and planning necessary for effective student learning outcomes assessment. In the workshop, participants will learn:
- the value of student learning outcomes assessment
- procedures for the outcomes assessment process at Texas State
- how to use tools for reporting outcomes assessment
- how to identify and describe the program mission, outcomes, methods of assessment, results, action plans, and evidence of improvement
Learning Outcomes Assessment: Planning Assessment Strategies
Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment and Dr. Gail Ryser, Director, Testing, Research-Support and Evaluation Center
March 10, 2009
Last fall, academic programs revised their student learning outcomes and assessment methods, and indicated expected targets for achievement. This spring, programs will provide results on their outcomes for the 2008-2009 academic year, identify action steps for improving the learning experience for students in subsequent years, and provide evidence of improvement in student learning.
Ideally workshop participants will have a working knowledge of the student learning outcomes and methods of assessment for their program prior to this workshop. The overall intent of this workshop is to encourage thoughtful discussion and planning necessary to report results, develop action plans, and note evidence of improvement. In the workshop, participants will consider
Methods for collecting data on student learning outcomes success
Ways to most effectively report results
Appropriate action plans based on the results
Improvements in student learning
Join colleagues in discussions regarding the process and strategies for assessing student learning outcomes, developing viable action plans and identifying evidence of improvement.
Fall 2008:
Ways of Finding the Data You Need
Mr. Joe Meyer, Director, Institutional Research
September 4, 2008 and September 5, 2008
This Institutional Research workshop will teach attendees how to use MS Excel Pivot Tables and other new tools at Texas State and elsewhere to gain access to information about higher educational in Texas and the nation. Information on students, curricula, faculty, staff, and other areas will be demonstrated in a hands-on workshop with computer workstations for participants. We will cover how to:
- Look at an extensive and flexible set of Texas State data in tabular and graphical formats using MS Excel as the tool.
- Make comparisons among Texas public colleges and universities using improved tools at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.
- Compare public and private universities around the nation using improved data tools from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Use web-based data sources from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other organizations as time permits.
Refining Student Learning Outcomes: Working Strategies
Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment with faculty representatives Dr. Jesus DeLaTeja, Chair, History and Dr. Jovita Ross-Gordon, Professor, Educational Administration and Psychological Services
September 16, 2008
This workshop is intended to provide practical tips for refining student learning outcomes and methods of assessment. Presenters will share workable strategies for developing manageable and effective means of assessment.
Refining Student Learning Outcomes: Open Forum and Consultation
Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
September 17, 2008
This session is intended to provide assistance in the refinement of student learning outcomes in a personalized format. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and concerns regarding the development of their student learning outcomes assessment plan for a one-on-one consultation.
On Campus SACS Consultants Presentation and Open Forum for Chairs and Directors
University of Central Florida: Dr. Julia Pet-Armacost, Assistant Vice President for Information, Analysis, and Assessment and Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems and Dr. Robert L. Armacost, Interim Director, Office of University Analysis and Planning Support.
September 30, 2008
The workshop will be of most interest to those who have been or will be involved in developing the compliance certification materials and associated evidence of compliance, those who have some responsibility for faculty qualifications, those involved in program assessment in academic and administrative units, and faculty who are interested in the Quality Enhancement Plan.
SACS Reaffirmation: Update and Open Forum
Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness; and Quality Enhancement Plan Co-Chairs Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment and Dr. Nico Schuler, Associate Professor, School of Music
October 20, 2008 and October 21, 2008
This session will provide an opportunity for the Texas State community to ask questions and gather information regarding the reaffirmation process. An update of activities taking place related to Texas State's upcoming reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) will also be presented at this session as well as a brief update on the development of the Quality Enhancement Plan.
Fall 2008 SACS Calendar
| September | University Strategic Plan Progress Report completed |
| | Planning session for all departments going through Academic Program Review in 2009 |
| 9.26 | 08-09 Administrative and Educational Support Outcomes and Methods of Assessment revisions reviewed by administrative unit heads |
| 9.30 | 08-09 Academic Affairs Student Learning Outcomes and Methods of Assessment revisions reviewed by Chairs/Directors |
| 9.30 | SACS Consultants Presentation and Open Forum for Chairs/Directors |
| October | SACS Annual Update |
| 10.1 | Compliance Audit Preliminary Report completed |
| 10.30 | 08-09 Academic Affairs Student Learning Outcomes and Methods of Assessment revisions review by Deans |
| 10.31 | 08-09 Administrative and Educational Support Outcomes and Methods of Assessment revisions reviewed by Vice Presidents |
Spring 2008:
Measuring Student Outcomes
Satellite Broadcast—Dr. Thomas A. Angelo, Victoria University of Wellington, Dr. Diane Halpern, Claremont McKenna College and Dr. Milton D. Hakel, Johnson C. Smith University
February 21, 2008
Course-level approaches will be considered as this program examines a performance-based general education assessment model as well as techniques instructors can implement within their current models. Faculty-developed holistic scoring rubrics will be included.
Quality Enhancement Plan Open Forum
QEP Co-Chairs: Dr. Nico Schüler, Associate Professor, School of Music and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
February 25, 2008 and February 26, 2008
This workshop will provide an overview of issues, processes, responsibilities, and timelines related to Texas State's upcoming reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The workshop will also present information about the relationship between planning and assessment activities occurring on campus and SACS requirements.
Ways of Finding the Data You Need Using Pivot Tables
Mr. Joe Meyer, Director, Institutional Research
February 26, 2008 and February 27, 2008
This Institutional Research workshop will teach attendees how to use MS Excel Pivot Tables and other new tools at Texas State and elsewhere to gain access to information about higher educational in Texas and the nation. Information on students, curricula, faculty, staff, and other areas will be demonstrated in a hands-on workshop with computer workstations for participants. We will cover how to:
- Look at an extensive and flexible set of Texas State data in tabular and graphical formats using MS Excel as the tool.·
- Make comparisons among Texas public colleges and universities using improved tools at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.
- Compare public and private universities around the nation using improved data tools from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Use web-based data sources from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other organizations as time permits.
2007-08 SACS Institutional Effectiveness Calendar
February, 2008 — Administrative and Educational Support Outcomes Assessment and Measurement Workshop
May 16, 2008 — Administrative and Educational Support Outcomes Assessment Results Due from Reporting Departments to Unit Heads
May 30-June 20, 2008 — Academic Affairs Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Results Reviewed by Chair
May 30, 2008 — SACS Quality Enhancement Plan Topic Finalized
June 6, 2008 — Administrative and Educational Support Outcomes Assessment Results Submitted to Vice President by Administrative and Academic Affairs Support Unit Heads
June 27, 2008 — Vice Presidents Review and Approve Administrative an Educational Support Outcomes Results Submitted by Reporting Units
June 30, 2008 — Academic Affairs Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Results Reviewed by Deans
June, 2008 — SACS Leadership Team Orientation
July, 2008 — President’s Cabinet Retreat
Fall 2007:
Ways of Finding the Data You Need
Mr. Joe Meyer, Director, Institutional Research
September 5, 2007 and September 6, 2007
This Institutional Research workshop will teach attendees how to use MS Excel Pivot Tables and other new tools at Texas State and elsewhere to gain access to information about higher educational in Texas and the nation. Information on students, curricula, faculty, staff, and other areas will be demonstrated in a hands-on workshop with computer workstations for participants. We will cover how to:
- Look at an extensive and flexible set of Texas State data in tabular and graphical formats using MS Excel as the tool.
- Make comparisons among Texas public colleges and universities using improved tools at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.
- Compare public and private universities around the nation using improved data tools from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Use web-based data sources from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other organizations as time permits.
SACS Reaffirmation: Update and Open Forum
Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment, and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment, and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
October 29, 2007 and October 30, 2007
This session will provide an opportunity for the Texas State community to ask questions and gather information regarding the reaffirmation process. An update of activities taking place related to Texas State's upcoming reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) will also be presented at this session.
SACS Institutional Effectiveness Calendar
Fall 2007 Important Dates
September
- SACS Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Discussions Begin
- 2007-2008 Academic Affairs Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment
Methods Reviewed by Chairs
October
- SACS Compliance Audit Commences
- 2007-2008 Academic Affairs Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Methods Reviewed by Deans
Spring 2007:
Learning Outcomes Assessment: Results and Action Plans
Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
February 8, 2007
Ideally workshop participants will have a working knowledge of the student learning outcomes and methods of assessment for their program prior to this workshop. The overall intent of this workshop is to encourage thoughtful discussion and planning necessary to report results and develop action plans. In the workshop, participants will consider:
- Methods for collecting data on student learning outcomes success
- Ways to most effectively report results
- Appropriate action plans based on the results
Academic Program Review: The Next Generation
Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, Associate VP for Institutional Effectiveness and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
February 19, 2007
Developing Educational Support Outcomes and Methods of Assessment
Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment, and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
February 13, 2007 and March 5, 2007
This workshop focuses of assisting administrative and educational support departments in identifying outcomes and assessment methods related to their specific missions in support of our culture of continuous improvement.
Fall 2006:
Learning Outcomes Assessment: Developing and Refining Criterion References Tests
Dr. Gail Ryser, Director, Testing, Research-Support and Evaluation Center
September 6, 2006
This workshop will review learning outcomes and how they relate to individual courses. We will discuss in detail the development criterion-referenced tests. Participants will learn how to write good test items and analyze their test results in terms of learning outcomes. Please bring one or two multiple choice (e.g., conventional, matching) test items to the workshop.
Learning Outcomes Assessment: Creating Rubrics to Assess Qualitative Work
Dr. Roselyn Morris, Chair and Professor, Department of Accounting and Dr. Gail Ryser, Director, Testing, Research-Support and Evaluation Center
September 13, 2006
This workshop will present an overview of rubrics including: definition, purpose, and types. We will discuss how to develop performance criteria and good rubrics to assess these criteria. We will share examples of using rubrics in business courses.
Learning Outcomes Assessment: Using Indirect Methods
Mr. Joe Meyer, Director, Institutional Research
September 20, 2006
Sometimes it is not possible to collect assessment data using direct methods. This workshop will present ideas for using indirect methods such as web-based surveys, paper surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other tools to collect information to assess learning outcomes. Basic “how-to” steps will be discussed, information on choosing the appropriate method and how the Institutional Research Office can provide assistance will be covered.
Embedding Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes in Regularly Scheduled Assignments
Dr. Larry H. Kelley, Larry Kelley Educational Services
September 29, 2006
Embedding Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes in Regularly Scheduled Assignments and Effectively Reporting and Tracking Embedded Assessment Data.
Moving Successfully Toward SACS Reaccreditation: An Introductory Discussion
Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, Associate VP for Institutional Effectiveness, Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment, and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
October 23, 2006
This workshop will provide an overview of issues, processes, responsibilities, and timelines related to Texas State's upcoming reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The workshop will also present information about the relationship between planning and assessment activities occurring on campus and SACS requirements.
Where Are the Data?
Mr. Joe Meyer, Director, Institutional Research
October 24, 2006 and October 25, 2006
This workshop is for anyone who wants to use Institutional Research services more effectively. Information on finances, students, curricula, diversity, faculty, staff, and other areas is available and increasing daily. Participants will learn how to:
- Gather a wide variety of quantitative information from the internet.
- Compare Texas State to other universities in Texas and other states.
- Support their management decisions with data.
- Obtain assistance from Institutional Research staff.
Texas State, state and national data will be demonstrated. Attendees will learn to use information from the Census Bureau, Department of Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas State Institutional Research office, and several other sources. Anyone with experience using a web browser can take advantage of these user-friendly resources.
Spring 2006:
Developing Student Learning Outcomes
Dr. Beth Wuest, Interim Director, Academic Development and Assessment and Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning
January 25, 2006
Academic programs have been asked to develop student learning outcomes with appropriate assessment measures to aid in providing evidence of program success and to encourage improvement. This workshop helps the novice take the first step toward developing effective student learning outcomes while encouraging the thoughtful discussion and planning necessary to improve teaching and learning and attain quality educational programs. In the workshop, participants will consider how to:
- Identify needs of the program
- Define program goals
- Develop program and student learning outcomes
- Review student learning outcomes for effectiveness
Methods for Assessing Student Learning Outcomes
Dr. Beth Wuest, Interim Director, Academic Development and Assessment and Ms. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning
February 15, 2006
Academic programs have been asked to develop student learning outcomes with appropriate assessment measures to aid in providing evidence of program success and to encourage improvement. This workshop helps the novice take the first step toward developing methods and strategies for assessing the extent to which student learning outcomes have been met. Ideally participants would have considered possible student learning outcomes for their program prior to this workshop. The overall intent of this workshop is to encourage thoughtful discussion and planning necessary to improve teaching and learning and attain quality educational programs. In the workshop, participants will consider:
- Methods for measuring student learning outcomes success
- Direct and indirect methods of measure
- Assessment strategies that are currently in practice
- Review measures for effectiveness and efficiency