Assessment is Everyone’s Responsibility One College’s Collaborative Assessment Efforts Paul – 7 minutes total (Slides 1-6)

Who is Paradise Valley Community College? Maricopa County Community College District consists of 10 colleges and 2 skill centers in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area Paradise Valley Community College is located in North Phoenix In Fall 2008, PVCC had 9,105 headcount and 4,188 full-time equivalent students PVCC is a Learning Centered College Paul – 4 minutes

Presentation Objectives Assessment is Everyone’s Responsibility Learning Occurs In and Out of the Classroom General Education Learning Outcomes Can Be Assessed Across the College Collaboration is Critical Paul – 4 minutes

Key Questions How does this program, process, budget decision, or system impact student learning? How do we know? Based on assessment of student learning, in what ways are we improving and enhancing our programs and services? Paul – 4 minutes

How does learning occur in your department or area? Paul – 3 minutes B/O – pair/share

History of Assessment at PVCC How PVCC’s out-of-class assessment effort started Paul - 1 minute Introduce Rick Vaughn

Rick – 4:17

General Education Outcomes in Out of Class Settings Evidence of collaborative efforts Paul – 1 minute

Rick – big pix, utilization of gen ed rubrics, collaboration 1:55

Describe how a general education outcome might apply to your area . . . Information Literacy Oral Communications Problem Solving Technology Written Communications Paul – 3 minutes B/O – pair/share

Rick – 1 minute Sharing Video

Out of Class Examples: Career Services Student Life Center 8 minutes total both examples

Career Services: Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking: The student will synthesize the best career path based on self-assessment and career research. Information Literacy: The student will demonstrate the ability to research career paths and organizations related to major and evaluate options Problem Solving: The student will be able to analyze if they qualify for jobs based on job descriptions and if the job will lead to desired career path/goal 8 minutes total

Career Services: Learning Outcomes Communication: Listening: The student will conduct informational career interviews with literal and critical comprehension Reading: The student will research print and online resources for career exploration Writing: The student will communicate his/her job interests and qualifications through a resume and cover letter 8 minutes total

Career Services: Learning Outcomes Communication: Speaking: The student will achieve successful job interviews by: Communicating his/her ideas in a competent and confident manner Choosing and narrowing answers that pertain to the job description/company industry Organizing thoughts and answering behavioral interview questions Using appropriate physical behaviors that support the verbal message 8 minutes total

Career Services: Learning Outcomes Technology: The student will utilize technological resources appropriately and efficiently The student will conduct online career self- assessment The student will conduct an online job search The student will utilize the benefits of online job boards by creating an account, uploading their resume, and selecting the features/benefits that best meet their job search needs 8 minutes total

Student Life Center: Learning Outcomes Identify and apply diverse leadership strategies and skills. Develop and apply organizational skills to establish goals and objectives, conduct meetings, plan events, and conduct evaluations. Develop and utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills. 8 minutes total

Student Life Center: Learning Outcomes Develop and utilize effective oral and written communication skills. Recognize and apply time and stress management strategies for balancing education, service, work, and leisure. Develop intercultural competence and skills needed to live, work and serve in a diverse society. 8 minutes total

Student Life Center: Learning Outcomes Develop and apply civic responsibility, leadership values, and skills with a specific emphasis on leadership for social change. Identify and utilize co-curricular and extra- curricular programs in support for academic goal achievement. Identify and apply behavioral modifications to enhance personal wellness. 8 minutes total

Student Life Center: Learning Outcomes Develop and utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills Student Life and Leadership Problem (Problem Solving Rubric) Develop and utilize effective oral and written communication skills Emerging Leaders Final Project (Written Communication Rubric) Emerging Leaders Presentation (Oral Communication Rubric) 8 minutes total

How might your learning outcome be measured How might your learning outcome be measured? What impact would you expect results to influence? 8 minutes total

What challenges exist to assess student learning in your institution / area? 8 min total

Lessons Learned Out of class areas contribute to general education Collaboration is critical between academic and out of class faculty and staff Integration of resources should be supported (i.e., assessment manuals, websites, etc.) Laurie – 5 minutes

Lessons Learned Define what you want to know (learning outcomes) - what is meaningful to you? Select a few outcomes to measure Identify champions both in and out of class and foster their leadership The journey is messy and full of learning Laurie – 5 minutes

Lessons Learned General education assessments may need to be adapted for specific applications Some criteria dimensions may not be applicable Performance definitions may need to be clarified Examples help students and evaluators Laurie – 5 minutes

Lessons Learned Learning can be more difficult to measure during transactional activities Administrative services departments have especially struggled with related student learning (e.g., facilities, HR, and fiscal) Some areas may need to assess staff learning Laurie – 5 minutes

Lessons Learned Keep processes simple and consistent for plans and reports Look at examples from others - don’t reinvent the wheel Be sure to “close the loop” and use the results to identify improvements; also, follow-up on changes for effectiveness Celebrate successes and lessons learned Laurie – 5 minutes

URL: www.paradisevalley.edu/AL/ How to access PVCC’s gen ed rubrics and other information

Presenters Dr. Paul Dale, Interim President Dr. Laurie Pemberton, Director Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Rick Vaughn, Math Faculty Other Contacts: Norma Chandler, Coordinator of Career Services Heather Kruse, Director of Student Development www.paradisevalley.edu The End – tell them where the PPT will be posted