1. Professional Development Day Presenter Information Meeting April 30, 2010 Presented by Melinda Wright With collaboration from Cathy Alexander, Halyna Kornuta, Colleen McCarthy, Lindsay Miller, Rob Munguia, Angela Naginey, and Karissa Oien

2. Professional Development Day Purpose For members of the University community to build relationships as we share ways in which assessment and continuous improvement have become a part of our practice.

3. What will the day look like? Morning Coffee and Tea Keynote Presentation by George Kuh Presentation Sessions Human Resources’ Faculty/Staff Recognition Lunch Info Sessions Poster Sessions and afternoon coffee/tea break

4. George Kuh Indiana University ProfileProfile –Chancellor's Professor of Higher Education at Indiana University Bloomington –Director of the Center for Postsecondary Research NSSE ProfileProfile –Founded the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and related instruments for law students, beginning college students, and faculty. For more information about the NSSE and other related surveys, please visit the Assessment Data Warehouse at https://www.callutheran.edu/assessment/dw/login.php. https://www.callutheran.edu/assessment/dw/login.php

5. Information for Presenters: Presentation Sessions Share ways in which you have been involved in improving and strengthening the student experience (Engagement). Discuss their experience, tell their stories, and offer advice. Help attendees understand how continuous improvement is part of your practice. Assist attendees to make connections between their area and academic or institutional quality. 45 minutes total. Include time for interaction, questions, and answers.

6. Information for Presenters: Info Sessions Share departmental information about what you do and/or tips for success when interacting with the department. 30 minutes total. Include time for a 10 – 15 minute questions and answers.

7. Session Description How can I write my description? –Know your purpose Continuous Improvement and Engagement –Know your audience Can I see an example?

8. Description Example Title of Session –Retention: Different perspectives-Different challenges 2009 Session Description –Presenters will share CLU’s plans to retain undergraduate and graduate students. Hear about a collaborative and comprehensive process that supports strategic planning. New Session Description –What is your role in the retention process at CLU? Presenters will discuss how every member of the campus community can affect student retention. Come engage in a conversation about how a collaborative and comprehensive process will help retain undergraduate and graduate students.

9. PowerPoint Template A PowerPoint Template is available to help guide your presentation. Found at http://www.callutheran.edu/assessment/ cycle/symposium.php. http://www.callutheran.edu/assessment/ cycle/symposium.php