Using Data to Access Performance Dr. Tammalyn Thomas-Golden June 21, 2012

To improve your program’s performance Purpose of Assessment To improve your program’s performance

Assessment Cycle Gather and Analyze information about Achievement of Outcomes Use Information Gathered to Improve Program/Unit Performance Identify and Articulate Outcomes

What makes your data useable? Data should be accurate Concise Clearly defined data variables and sources

Reporting the Data Reporting the data is the “accountability” and “action” part of the process Create meaning out of data Make the data work for you and your unit.

Reporting Questions Create meaning What is obvious in the date? Ambiguous? What recommendations/actions would you make based on the analysis of assessment data? - Take a position/make a decision.

Create Meaningful Action Use your data to tell your story, to make the point you intend

Create Meaningful Action Action with program objectives, expected task and/or responsibilities of unit Change in program, service, or policy Duplication

Create Meaningful Action Staff development topic Rethink stated outcomes No action (with justification)

Closing the Loop Reassembling team to discuss… Assessment process Reflect on data Create action plan