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1 Jeannie Couper, MSN, RN-BC Seton Hall University May 9, 2012

2 Ways of knowing, comparing, contrasting, and doing Effective communication and quantitative thinking Integration and application of knowledge Society, culture, and diversity Values, ethics, citizenship Critical thinking and problem solving

3 Student Learning Outcomes – Leveled Course Objectives Assessment Plans & Resources Assessment Activities: Surveys, ePortfolios, Standardized testing Review of Evidence- what are implications of findings? Implement revisions in program, course, and teaching strategies based on evidence University’s Mission, Philosophy, Program Outcomes

4 Goals of Postsecondary Students Assessment Evaluate learning Compare institutions’ effectiveness Ensure institutional accountability and transparency Provide direction for institutional improvement Predict student success in workforce Current Systematic Assessment Strategies: NILOA – National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment NSSE- National Survey of Student Engagement VSA- Voluntary System of Accountability Insufficient evidence to predict success

5 No established standard learning outcomes among schools Is it possible to actually develop a culture of evidence Not a fair comparisons of institutional effectiveness Questionable authenticity of testing results Need more authentic ways to evaluate the student No single strategy embraced

6 Focus on indicators linked to student success in context of mission Evaluate quality of data Use appropriate clearly defined performance indicators; Suggestions: Establish base for indicators Enhance student engagement via effective educational practices Focus on learning and conditions to support learning Use findings to guide policy and improvement Improvement Transparency Accountability

7 Banta, T.W., Griffin, M., Flateby, T.L., & Kahn, S. (2009). Three Promising Alternatives for Assessing College Students’ Knowledge and Skills. Retrieved from http://learningoutcomesassessment.org/documents/AlternativesforAssessment.pdf Hutchings, P. (2011). What new faculty need to know about assessment. Retrieved from learningoutcomesassessment.org/assessmentbrief.htm Kuh, G. D. (2008). Why integration and engagement are essential to effective educational practice in the twenty-first century. Peer Review, 10(4), 27-28. Miller, R. & Leskes, A. (2005). Levels of assessment: From the student to the institution. Association of American Colleges and Universities. Retrieved from www.cmich.edu/academics/educ_humanservices/Documents/AACU_LevelsOfAssessment.pdf www.cmich.edu/academics/educ_humanservices/Documents/AACU_LevelsOfAssessment.pdf Liu, O.L. (2011). Outcomes assessment in higher education: Challenges and future research in the context of Voluntary System of Accountability. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 30(3), 2-9. Miller, R. & Leskes, A. (2005). Levels of assessment: From the student to the institution. Association of American Colleges and Universities. Retrieved from www.cmich.edu/academics/educ_humanservices/Documents/AACU_LevelsOfAssessment.pdf www.cmich.edu/academics/educ_humanservices/Documents/AACU_LevelsOfAssessment.pdf National Survey of Student Engagement. (2009). Using NSSE Data to Improve Undergraduate Education. Lessons from the Field. Volume 1. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research. Retrieved from http://nsse.iub.edu/pdf/Lessons_from_the_Field_2009.pdf Nelson Laird, T.F., Shoup, R., Kuh, GD., & Schwarz, M. J. (2008). The effects of discipline on deep approaches to student learning and college outcomes. Research in Higher Education 49(6), 469–494. Principles of undergraduate learning (2007). Indiana University Purdue. Retrieved from http://vimeo.com/34102083http://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/plans/pul/ Struck, P. (2011). Listening on presidential and board leadership in student learning. Retrieved from http://www.teaglefoundation.org http://www.teaglefoundation.org The VSA and Student Learning Outcomes: Evaluation and Next Steps. Retrieved at http://vimeo.com/34102083 http://www.voluntarysystem.org/index.cfm?page=about_cp http://vimeo.com/34102083http://www.voluntarysystem.org/index.cfm?page=about_cp


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