1. Assessing Student Organizations Abbie Bullard St. Lawrence University 2006-2007 Discovering the correlation between learning, experience, and student programs at St. Lawrence

2. An Introduction What is assessment in student organizations? Objective of the handbook Why should students do assessment?

3. Benefits of Assessment Identify strengths & weaknesses Create more effective programs Allocate resources more efficiently Discover student learning

4. Different Approaches Assessment NeedsSatisfactionEconomicOutcomeComparison

5. Planning Assessment 1.) Define Mission & Goals  Post- Its

6. Planning Assessment 2.) What to Assess?  Lunch Meeting

7. Planning Assessment 3.) Finding Resources  Divide & Conquer

8. Planning Assessment 4.) Implement Best Method  Progress Outline

9. Planning Assessment 5.)Collect Reliable Data  Question Sheets

10. Planning Assessment 6.)Analyze & Makes Changes  Subgroups

11. Assessment Methods Direct Statistical Data Ex: Logs Records Attendance Institutional Indirect Opinion/ Inferred Data Ex: Surveys Interviews Focus Groups Group Discussion Exit Interviews

12. Spring 2007 Plans Idea of assessment “Guinea Pig” groups Resources

13. Questions?