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We also encourage you to read this month’s Viewpoint titled “What Assessment Personnel Need to Know About IRBs,” by Dr. Curtis Naser. Look below to read more. |
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Be sure to check out our newest addition to the NILOA website – Institutional Assessment Models. This page features examples of institutional approaches to communicating assessment activities on websites. We will continue to add more institutions, so if you believe yours should be included on one of our pages (e.g., Framework in the Field, Effective Communication Strategies, Institutional Assessment Models, Innovative Accreditation Practices), contact Natasha Jankowski at njankow2@illinois.edu. |
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Hope you find the January newsletter informative! |
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Viewpoint |
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Curtis R. Naser, Ph.D. |
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Because assessment projects across all disciplines are now employing systematic research methods that include access to students’ confidential data and artifacts, faculty need to be cognizant of our obligation to protect human subjects in our research. Beyond simple compliance, we want to be respectful of students and to be sure we are acting ethically. By the same token, it is easy to misunderstand the policies and procedures of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). What is the proper role of IRBs in student learning assessment? Read more… |
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NILOA Updates
Thirteenth Occasional Paper Released
NILOA's thirteenth occasional paper is now available:
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From Denial to Acceptance: The Stages of Assessment By Margaret A. Miller
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Truman State University, which has been involved in assessment since 1972, has done an excellent job in building a comprehensive general assessment process. A major undertaking showcasing its assessment results has been its Assessment Almanac, an annual, three-volume online publication. One of Truman State’s most well-developed assessment programs is the Truman Portfolio, also featured on the Assessment home page. Included on this page are a Frequently Asked Questions list for faculty, students and staff, a link to its current strategic plan, and a Glossary of Assessment Terms. For the month of January, Truman State University has been selected as NILOA’s featured website in the category of Communication. Read more…
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News
We collect news items from a variety of sources related to learning outcomes assessment for our website. Listed below are some from the past month:
NILOA Book Chapter in Recently Published Book
Check out Charles Secolsky & D. Brian Denison's (2011) edited book, Handbook on Measurement, Assessment, and Evaluation in Higher Education, which features a chapter written by NILOA's Staci Provezis and Natasha Jankowski titled, "Presenting Learning Outcomes Assessment Results to Foster Use."
'Badges' Earned Online Pose Challenge to Traditional College Diplomas
This article discusses how badges through online learning courses are being used to help build resumes and thereby threatening traditional college programs and degrees.
Technology Is at Least 3 Years Away From Improving Student Success
In this brief commentary from the recent Higher Ed Tech Summit, technology executives share their thoughts about how program data that could improve graduation rates and learnign would not be available for at least three years.
Assessment Update Now Available
The latest issue of Assessment Update: Progress, Trends and Practice in Higher Education for November/December 2011 is now available. A couple of featured articles include, "My Own Worst Enemy: Five Ways My Best Intentions Impair Assessment." written by Jeremy D. Penn and "Repairing a Broken Assessment System," written by Christie Hill Magoulias. In addition, Gary Pike takes a look at The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Surveys.
Let’s Improve Learning. OK, but How?
Read Robert Connor's commentary regarding current discussions on improving student learning.
Overhaul of Accreditation Not Likely
An update about the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) recommendations.
Upcoming Conferences and Programs
A number of conferences and workshops on learning outcomes assessment are listed on our online calendar, and we have selected the most recent to list below:
January 25-28: AAC&U 2012 Annual Meeting
Association of American Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C.
*Please consider attending NILOA's panel presentations.
February 2-4: MSI Student Learning Outcomes Institute
Southern Education Foundation at the Grand Hyatt, Atlanta, GA
*NILOA's Gianina Baker will moderate a session.
February 8: Proposals due for Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education Conference
February 10-11: Accreditation Institute
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges in Anaheim, CA
February 15: Application deadline for Assessment Leadership Academy (runs from March 2012 through January 2013)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
February 19-21: 12th Annual Texas A&M Assessment Conference
Texas A&M University in College Station, TX
*NILOA's George Kuh will keynote this meeting.
February 23-25: General Education and Assessment: New Contexts, New Cultures
Association for American Colleges & Universities in New Orleans, LA
February 27-29: Using Assessment to Improve and Account for Student Learning
Academic Impressions in Newport Beach, CA
February 29: LEAP Day 2012
Association of American Colleges & Universities and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at UW-Whitewater