STACY SCULTHORP, PH.D. JEREMIE BELLINER HEATHER SCHROEDER Assessment and Accreditation: An Institutional Collaborative Model

Agenda Introduction to Capella Overview of Assessment First Accreditation Cycle & Collaborative Model Practical Areas of Collaboration Q&A/Discussion

Capella University Founded in 1993 Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Mission: “…extend access to high quality bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential” Within the Capella University crest is the Latin motto, petere sapientiam, meaning "to seek knowledge." This motto was chosen by the university's founders for the way it epitomizes the institution's philosophy of learning as a continuous, active process.

Assessment First Philosophy Assessment First Philosophy: Articulate competencies/skills expected Design assessment tool to measure acceptable evidence Select and design activities and materials to support learning

Assessment-first philosophy: small group In your groups, please discuss this philosophy, and address differences within your own institutions.  What are the pros and cons?  What would it take to make such a change?

Accreditation Cycle and the Collaborative Model

Collaborative Model: small group In your groups, compare and contrast your assessment and accreditation cycles.  What works?  What could be improved?  What different stakeholders are involved?

Practical Areas of Collaboration Learner performance data (course level and by competency) Data analysis for course and program improvement Assessment System: improvements, changes, and recommendations Assessment Handbook: updates and edits

Areas of Collaboration: small group In your groups, share your ideas on applying collaboration  What can we learn from each other?  What has Capella’s model shown us?

Q&A