26PDLAD - Leading Academic Degree Program Assessment in Higher Education
Course Description
Are you newly responsible for overseeing academic program assessments, or considering improvements to your current assessment framework? This engaging five-day workshop is designed specifically for institutional-level assessment professionals. Under the guidance of Dr. Megan Good, co-author of "Assessment 101 in Higher Education," you'll dive deep into the critical elements of building an effective institutional assessment system for program assessment.
Throughout the workshop, you'll embark on a journey to explore the foundation of your current assessment approach, integrating the unique context influencing you and your work. We'll guide you in defining quality assessment in your specific context and delve into the practice of 'metaassessment' to refine your strategies. You'll confront the significant choices involved in designing a comprehensive and effective institutional system for program evaluation and enhancement.
By the end of the workshop, each participant will have crafted a practical project tailored to their institution's needs, which they will present to their peers. This collaborative environment provides rich opportunities for networking and sharing best practices, ensuring you leave with actionable insights and a stronger foundation in academic program assessment.
Facilitators:
Megan Good is the Executive Director of the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS). In this capacity, she oversees assessment support for degree programs, student affairs, general education, and special projects aimed at enhancing student learning and development. Alongside her extensive work on meta-assessment and learning improvement, she is the co-author of "Assessment 101 in Higher Education: The Fundamentals and How to Apply Them."