Deconstructing Standard Two, Element 2-b Dr Deconstructing Standard Two, Element 2-b Dr. Sallie Averitt Miller Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation Columbus State University GaPSC Regional Assessment Workshops May 17, 2012, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Paine College, Augusta, Georgia

GaPSC AFI Frequency Report Results of a frequency count of AFIs cited for Standard Two from 2007 – 2011 as recorded in the PSC Decision Log 062211. Highest Number of Citations: Candidate assessment data are regularly and systematically collected, compiled, aggregated, summarized, and analyzed to improve candidate performance, preparation program quality, and professional education unit operations.

Workshop Participant Anticipation Guide What is Standard 2? What is Standard 2, Element 2-b? What are the key criteria for meeting the expectations of Element 2-b? Does your university meet the key criteria of Standard 2, Element 2-b? Discussion. Quick Project

Use of Data for Improvement Data Collection, Analysis & Evaluation Standard 2 Assessment System Element 2-a Use of Data for Improvement Element 2-c Data Collection, Analysis & Evaluation Element 2-b Standard 2: Assessment System and Unit Evaluation The unit has an assessment system that collects and analyzes data on applicant qualifications, candidate and graduate performance, and unit operations to evaluate and improve the performance of candidates, the unit, and its programs.

Standard 2, Element 2-b Element 2-b focuses on regular and systematic data collection, analysis, and evaluation for the purposes of improving candidate performance, program quality, and unit operations. Data Evaluation Data Analysis Data Collection

Standard 2, Element 2-b Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation –continued Multiple assessments from internal and external sources at transition points are documented through effective used of information technology. Induction for Graduates with Initial Certification Exit from Initial Program Entry to Student Teaching Entry to Teacher Education

Standard 2, Element 2-b Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation –continued Data are summarized, analyzed, and reported by discipline; and are disaggregated for alternate route, off-campus, and distance learning programs to ensure quality and consistency across offerings by the unit.

System uses multiple assessments. Standard 2, Element 2-b –Key Criteria Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation System uses multiple assessments. Internal Sources External Sources

Standard 2, Element 2-b –Key Criteria Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation –continued System is maintained and data are collected regularly from: Applicants Candidates Recent graduates Faculty Others in the professional community

Standard 2, Element 2-b –Key Criteria Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation –continued Data are regularly and systematically: Compiled, aggregated, summarized, and analyzed Maintained using information technology Disaggregated by discipline and for alternate route, off-campus, and distance learning programs Records of formal complaints are maintained and resolutions are documented.

Standard 2, Element 2-b Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation Does your university meet the key criteria? We mostly do well with data collection, aggregation, traditional assessments, and reporting. However, the challenge is to use assessment data to make meaningful plans for improvement, then implement and evaluate those plans.

Standard 2, Element 2-b Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation Quick Project Note: The first example of completed for workshop participant. Group Sharing and Discussion Provide a “fix it” plan so that unit can continue toward target Rate the seven Unit Program Report Areas and Provide Rationale

Standard 2, Element 2-b Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation Quick Project Questions, Comments, and Discussion