Assessment Committee 2011-2012
1. Improving student learning and development by identifying intended academic goals, providing feedback on student learning, and using feedback to modify aspects of the programs to ensure that the goals are being achieved and student learning is improved.
2. Using multiple approaches to assessment including both quantitative and qualitative data.
3. Making use of existing assessment data, e.g., discipline assessment plans, information on admission, retention, and completion; results from student and alumni surveys; findings from accreditation agencies; and institutional program reviews.
4. Assisting departments, disciplines, and various offices on campus in taking responsibility for developing/identifying assessment methodologies for improving student learning.
Assessment Forms and Resources
Membership:
Name
Department
Email address
Phone
Term Expires
Phil Crossley BASS pcrossley@western.edu 943-2800 2012 Teresa Milbrodt CALL tmilbrodt@western.edu 943-2436 2013 Bob Cohen MCIS rcohen@western.edu 943-2111 2013 NES lsikkink@western.edu 943-2062 2013 John Steele CALL jsteele@western.edu 943-2580 2013 Bill Niemi VPAA wniemi@western.edu 943-3045 non-voting Doug Driver Institutional Research ddriver@western.edu 943-2010 non-voting
Meeting Dates and Notes:
Date
Meeting Notes August 29, 2011 Notes October 3, 2011 Notes October 17, 2011 Notes November 21, 2011 Notes February 6, 2012 Notes February 13, 2012 Notes March 26, 2012 Notes April 30, 2012 Notes
1. Improving student learning and development by identifying intended academic goals, providing feedback on student learning, and using feedback to modify aspects of the programs to ensure that the goals are being achieved and student learning is improved.