1. IPFW Assessment Academy
Programmatic Assessment Workshop Series - Using Assessment Results for Programmatic Improvement
D. Kent Johnson, PhD
Director of Assessment

2. Some Programmatic Post-Assessment Thoughts
So, I have discovered something, but what have I discovered,
How do I really know “where” to intervene
I’m not sure “why” our students just don’t seem to get this
“How” might I propose some changes to improve student learning
Remind me again – why did we do that curriculum map thing

4. Understanding Assessment Results
Scenario: One of your programmatic outcomes you expect students to achieve upon completing your academic program is something like:
Students will investigate a problem to design a study that informs problem solving. (this is an overgeneralized statement – think about it from the perspective of your discipline and program)
Quick Activity: Think about your programmatic outcomes, do you have one that is similar to this? If so – write it down

5. Understanding Assessment Results 2
Activity 2: If you expected students to demonstrate this outcome at the end of their program, then, you probably expected them to demonstrate progress at certain points in their matriculation. So, look at your curriculum map to see where students demonstrated developing the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve this outcome.
Tip - Try to find 3 progressive courses

6. Activity 2 – Expected Levels of Performance
Benchmark
Milestone 1
Milestone 2

7. Value Rubric Framework
Benchmark
Milestone 2
Milestone 1

8. Activity 3: Introduction
Benchmark
Milestone 1
Milestone 2
Students will demonstrate knowledge of disciplinary writing conventions
Students will apply disciplinary methods in the context of a structured problem (or case study, etc.)
Students will create a literature review comparing and contrasting two common disciplinary theories.

9. Activity 3: Benchmark Milestone 1 Milestone 2 Assignment
Expected Level of Achievement
Actual Level of Achievement
Intervention

10. Tracking Programmatic Improvement
Program Level Outcome
Assessment(s)
Findings
Intervention/
Innovation