SUNY Assessment Update AIRPO Conference January 21, 2011

TOPICS Policy Resources for Campuses

Policy

Policy History 1970s Provost requires cycles of academic program review & evaluation on campuses 1998 & 2004 Board of Trustees (BOT) adds SUNY requirements for assessment of student learning and campus environment in undergraduate General Education (e.g., GEAR, SCBA, NSSE, CCSSE) 2008 External audit finds virtually 100% campus compliance & BOT requests streamlined assessment policy 2009 Provost reduces campus reporting & Advisory Group recommends other streamlining 2010 BOT streamlines SUNY assessment requirements by aligning them with rigorous assessment standards in regional and programmatic accreditation

5 Streamlined Assessment Policy Reaffirms SUNY’s longstanding commitment to assessment to enhance excellence Builds on success of earlier policies Aligns requirements of New York State, SUNY, Middle States & programmatic accreditation Expects campuses to meet or exceed Middle States standards by assessing: Institutional Effectiveness Academic Programs – student learning outcomes & external review General Education – SUNY-GER student learning outcomes

6 Streamlined Assessment Policy (con’t) Asks campuses to send e-copy of all accreditation determinations to SUNY Provost within 30 days of receipt Gives SUNY Provost new role to: --review official determinations of accreditation bodies & assisting campuses as needed --work with leadership, faculty and others to implement the policy --provide resources to ensure consultation and assistance, including the formation of an assessment advisory group

7 Policy Documents Trustees Resolution Memorandum to Presidents Policy and Procedure Library POWER OF SUNY Strategic Plan

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10 (con’t) Other Links American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) AAC&U VALUE (Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education) Assessment Network of New York (ANNY) Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) Association of Institutional Research and Planning Officers (AIRPO) AAC&U VALUE (Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education) Assessment Network of New York (ANNY) Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) Association of Institutional Research and Planning Officers Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Awards for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning OutcomesOutstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes Internet Resources for Higher Education Assessment Listserv for Assessment Professionals in Higher Education National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment New Leadership Alliance for Student Learning and Accountability Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Survey of Higher Education Assessment Instruments Teaching, Learning, Technology (TLT) Flashlight Program Voluntary Framework of Accountability – Community Colleges Voluntary System of Accountability – Four-Year Institutions Internet Resources for Higher Education Assessment Listserv for Assessment Professionals in Higher Education National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment New Leadership Alliance for Student Learning and Accountability Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Survey of Higher Education Assessment Instruments Teaching, Learning, Technology (TLT) Flashlight Program Voluntary Framework of Accountability – Community Colleges Voluntary System of Accountability – Four-Year Institutions

11 SUNY Assessment Listservs 3 Lists All campuses State-Operated campuses Community Colleges Purposes Announce professional development opportunities in and beyond SUNY Support networking among campuses Membership Targeted to campus-designated assessment leaders Open to any SUNY employee, upon request

13 ANNY (con’t) CONFERENCE APRIL 3-5, 2011 at NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE April 3 – Sessions with New York colleagues & Networking Reception April 4 – TRUDY BANTA workshop April 5 – ANDREA LEX workshop MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (free through April 2011) E-News & E-Newsletter Networking with colleagues in and beyond SUNY Professional development & leadership opportunities Voting privileges (by-laws, policies and procedures) Membership Application

14 PARCC Partnership for the Assessment of College and Career Readiness 26-state consortium to develop authentic, performance-based assessments based on the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-11 by 2015 that will lead to college readiness – and support curriculum alignment Higher education to be engaged in design, development and validation of grade 11 assessment of college-readiness for English and Mathematics February First PARCC meeting of higher education representatives, including SUNY and CUNY faculty and System leaders

15 NSSE 15 SUNY campuses participating in NSSE 2011

16 COMING SOON … Assessment Advisory Group Charge. Assist the Provost by recommending and helping to implement a multi-year plan for providing professional development opportunities for campus faculty, staff and administrators, in the context of Trustees Resolution , SUNY’s strategic plan and available resources. Membership. Fourteen accomplished assessment leaders, with sector diversity 2 Chief Academic Officers or their designees 2 faculty nominated by the University Faculty Senate 2 faculty nominated by the Faculty Council of Community Colleges 2 campus Teaching and Learning Center Officers 2 campus Student Affairs/Student Life Officers 2 campus Assessment Coordinators 2 campus Institutional Research Officers 4-5 members of SUNY Provost’s staff, including Executive Director of SUNY Center for Professional Development

17 COMING SOON… Revised UFS Guide for the Evaluation of Undergraduate Programs Authored by UFS Undergraduate Committee in consultation with the FCCC Significant revisions to reflect current research, practice and accreditation standards

18 Resources for Middle States Accreditation SUNY’s Regional Accreditation Website Accreditation Liaison Officers Listserv SUNY System liaisons to campuses System liaison to MSCHE (Deborah Moeckel) Publicity for MSCHE workshops on SUNY campuses via SUNY listservs [Schenectady CCC, 2/24/11, 7:30-3:30, contact

19 MSCHE’s Dicennial Visit Schedule

20 Most Challenging MSCHE Standards For SUNY Campuses In order of frequency: Assessment of Student Learning Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness Planning Resources Governance

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Accreditation Liaison Officers Listserv For use by campus Middle States Accreditation Liaison Officers (ALOs) Purposes: Share information and ideas Request consulting services from other campuses o mock visits o document reviews o format suggestions

On the horizon… SUNY survey of campuses’ programmatic accreditation schedules – pre-populated with data from MAJOR & MSCHE surveys Purposes: Create and share master schedule to support campus networking and consultation Document campuses’ commitment to external quality standards

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