Welcome to the Second

Southern California

Student Learning Outcome

Coordinator Network Summit

8:30–9:00 Sign-In – Puzzles - “Name Tags Have Never Been So Beautiful”9:00–9:15 Welcome – Dr. Adam Wetsman, Anthropology Professor, Rio Hondo College

& Kenn Pierson, V-President of Academic Affairs, Rio Hondo College

9:15–9:30 Introductions “Just People... Bringing Experiences Together to Impact CA”

9:30 – 10:45 Assessment Topic Success & Challenge Round Table Discussions

10:45 – 11:00 Break11:00 – 12:00 Presentation-Latest Research Dr. Jarek Janio, Faculty Coordinator Santa Ana

College

12:01 – 12:45 Lunch12:45 – 1:45 Keynote: From Results to Innovation Dr. Bob Pacheco, Dean Institutional Effectiveness, MiraCosta College

1:45 – 1:55 Break

1:56 – 2:30 “Soaring High & Good Landings” Bringing Ideas & Resources Home & Using Them

2:30 – 2:45 Evals and Inspiring Charge – Dr. Jarek Janio

2:46 – 3:00 “Somewhere in America”

each person is stronger as a result of new contacts and additions to network each person is inspired due to new thought lines acquired in various activities

each person is equipped with ready to use resources and tools of assessment

PROGRAM

OUTCOMES

just people…

bringing experiences together to impact CA

Best Practices

Small Group – Round Table Discussions

Goal: is to: Share ideas and practicesBrainstorm new ideas and practicesUnderstand ways to overcome the challenging ideas and practicesShare ideas and practices that did not work

In small groups participants will share the one success and/or one challenge they brought for each of the following assessment topics.

Each group will prepare two large Post-Its Each Table will share no more that 3 ideas or ways used to overcome a challengeEach Table will share no more that 3 successfully implemented ideas in at least two – but

hopefully three *if time permits of the following areas:- Professional Development- Institutional Practices- Embracing SLOs in the Classroom- Faculty Involvement- Assessment Tools

Please use the large post-Its to share group ideas & challenges on the “Idea Wall” Each group will have and have 3 minutes to share 1 of the 3 successes or challenges!

SLOs in the

Classroo

m

Success Challenge

Instructors see benefit & create innovative SLO & assessment Not participating, implementing, engaging in SLO

Instructors find meaning for SLO Still in training mode – buy in is weak

Instructors use data to motivate students & build curriculum One step forward – Two steps backward

Profession

al Development

Success Challenge

Online Resources Adjunct Ability to attend

Systematic Training Attendance

Interactive Training Scheduling - Resources - Creating an Online ResourceInstitutional

Practices

Success Challenge

Unity of all in rolling out SLO Program Support of Administration in Keeping info in Forefront

Technology is in place to record, archive & build rubrics Unity in Philosophy, Methodology, Processes, Procedures

Use of Assessment Data – Dialogue in Meetings, etc. Funds to train, build the technology, motivate attendance

Faculty

Involvement

Success Challenge

Dialogue about SLO and assessment in place Dialogue weak – No promotion in departments – Buy-in

Collaborative involvement to build and use SLO One-by-one... Some programs/some not... Too slow...

Adopted policies, procedures and processes Need certain elements of Loop to be implemented and used

Assessment Tool

s

Success Challenge

Love Electronic Recording System and Impact... Resources Training needed – system doesn’t match – no resources

Rubric Designs are innovative and communicate outcomes Rubrics & statements-weak... No dialogue or use of data

Instructors are stepping out-of-the-box to use assessment Static – No meaning – debating function and purpose of SLO

Prompt: What is a success you have had and a challenge you are experiencing in each of the following topic areas... Possible Responses below...

Topic: Professional DevelopmentWhat are some effective tools for assisting new faculty/staff with assessment?What challenges have you encountered with professional development for assessment?

Topic: Institutional PracticesWhat are some examples of changes beyond the classroom as a result of SLO

assessment? For example, has your college incorporated assessment results into budgeting & planning?

What are some challenges associated with integrating assessment into various processes?

Topic: Embracing SLOs in the ClassroomHow do you incorporate SLO in your classroom on a regular basis to ensure awareness?What obstacles have you encountered as you incorporate SLO in classroom activities?

Topic: Faculty InvolvementDo you have any effective strategies for persuading faculty to get involved in assessment?What are the big roadblocks to faculty buy-in?

Topic: Assessment ToolsShare best practices you implemented for assessment of a course, program &

institutional learning outcomes?

What is the biggest challenge you face in ensuring authentic assessment is occurring?

soaring high and good landings…

bringing ideas & resources home

& using them

RESOURCES

The Mission of the network site is: • Facilitate enrichment for the tasks, responsibilities

and leadership of SLO coordinators • Facilitate student success as a result of learning

assessment programs • Facilitate encouragement, innovation and insight

as SLO coordinators share ideas • Facilitate empowerment as SLO coordinators

discuss challenges and issues • Facilitate understanding of accreditation and state

initiatives in correlation with SLO

Making a Difference TogetherThe organizers of the So CA SLO Coordinator Network place high value in each individual and value the component of sharing best practices. Each voice will make the difference and our network meaningful and productive. Please feel free to send Jarek or Cathryn input, feedback, ideas, resources to upload…

The Vision of the network site is: • An electronic center to share ideas• An electronic center to collaborate on SLO

coordinator projects• An electronic center to collect resources • An electronic center to discuss challenges

and issues An electronic center to follow-through on ideas shared in yearly meetings

OUR WEEBLY

Click for Resource Arum, R. Cho, E., Kim, J. & Roksa, J. (2012). "Documenting Uncertain Times"

Click for Resource Baker, G., Jankowshi, N., Provezis, S. & Kinzie, J.  (2012). "Using Assessment Results: Promising Practices of Institutions That Do It Well." 

Click for Resource Banta, T. Griffin, M., Flateby, T., Kahn, S. (2009).  "Three Promising Alternatives for Assessing College Students' Knowledge and Skills."

Click For Resource Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (2006).  "Accreditation and Accountability."

Click For Resource Council for High. Education Accreditation. (2003). "Statement of Mutual Responsibilities -SLO, Accreditation, Institutions, & Programs."

Click for Resource Ewell, P.R. (2009). NILOA Occasional Paper No. 1. from Assessment, Accountability, and Improvement:  Revisiting the Tension

Click for Resource Ewell, P.  (2011). The New "Ecology" for Higher Education:  Challenges to Community College Accreditation

Click for Resource Ewell, P. (2001).  "Accreditation and Student Learning Outcomes:  A Proposed Point of Departure." CHEA Occasional Paper

Click For Resource Hersh, R. H. & Keeling, R. P. (2013).  "Changing Institutional Culture to Promote Assessment of Higher Learning."

Click For Resource Hutchings, P. (2010).  "Opening Doors to Faculty Involvement in Assessment." NILOA

RESOURCES – ARTICLES

Click For Resource Jankowshi, N. & Makela, J.P. (2010).  "Exploring the Landscape:  What Institutional Websites Reveal About SLO Assessment Activities."

Click For Resource Jankowshi, N. & Provezis, S.J. (2011).  "Making Student Learning Evidence Transparent:  The State of the Art."

Click For Resource Kuh, G. & Ikenberry, S. (2009).  "More Thank You Think, Less Than We Need:  Learning Outcomes Assessment in Higher Ed."

Click For Resource Lui, O.L., Bridgeman, B. & Adler, R.M. (2013). "Measuring Learning Outcomes in Higher Ed. Motivation Matters." 

Click For Resource New Leadership Alliance. (2012).  "Committing to Quality:  Guidelines for Assessment and Accountability in Higher Ed. NILOA

Click For Resource Ou, L. L. (2011).  "Examining American Post-Secondary Education." ETS 

Click For Resource Ou, L. L. (2011).  "Outcomes Assessment in Higher Ed:  Challenges and Future Research ... Voluntary System of Accountability." ETS 

Click For Resource Provezis, S. (2010).  "Regional Accreditation and SLO:  Mapping the Territory.  NILOA 

Click for Resource Wiggins, G (1990). "the Case for Authentic Assessment. 

Click for Resource Adam, S. (2004). "Using Learning Outcomes, Europe" From a Bologna Process Forum.

Click For Resource Aamodt, P.O. Hovdhaugen, E. (2008).  Assessing High. Ed. Learning Outcomes as a Result of Institutional & Individual Characteristics. 

Click For Resource Baume, D. (2009). Writing and Using Good Learning Outcomes. Leeds Metropolitan University Repository 

Click for Resource Bjornavold, J. & Coles, M. (2010).  Added Value of National Qualifications Frameworks in Implementing the EQF. Note 2. 

Click For Resource European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training. (2008).  Terminology of European Ed. Training Policy. 

RESOURCES – GLOBAL

Click For Resource Academic Senate Executive Committee (Fulks & Morse) "Data 101: Guiding Principles for Faculty"

RESOURCES – WHITE PAPER

RESOURCES – CLASSICClick For Resource NILOA - National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment

RESOURCES – TRAININGClick For Resource Academic Senate Executive Committee (Fulks & Morse) "Data 101: Guiding Principles for Faculty"

Click For Resource Baume, D. (2009). "Writing & Using Good Learning Outcomes." Leeds Metropolitan University Repository

Click For Resource Blaich, C. & Wise, K. (2011) "From Gathering to Using Assessment Results." NILOA

Click For Resource Bond, L. (2009). "Toward Informative Assessment and a Culture of Evidence: - Developmental Education - " The Carnegie Foundation.

Click For Resource Gaston, P. L. (2010). "Connecting Major Initiatives in a Worldwide Effort to Make High Quality Higher Ed More Effective." NILOA

Dr. Pacheco, Dean of Planning, Research and Grants and Accreditation Liaison Officer at MiraCosta College in Oceanside has extensive experience in the area of assessment. He serves community colleges throughout the state of California to establish and implement effective assessment strategies. Dr. Pacheco facilitates training and is a prolific author. His service as the Assessment Chair of the Research and Planning Group of California includes a number of initiatives to assist colleges in the implementation of meaningful assessment and student learning outcome program components. Assessment is a part of institutional effectiveness, accreditation and effective reviews of student learning. Dr. Pacheco is unique in that he accomplishes leading assessment responsibilities at MiraCosta College, travels extensively to assist others in the implementation of student learning outcome and assessment programs, and trains the next generation of educational leaders as an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton.

Enjoy highlighted resources Dr. Pacheco has written:

BRIC Technical assistance Program Inquiry Guide - Assessing Student Learning OutcomesClick for Resource

Assessing Student Learning OutcomesClick for Resource

Assessment Tools Chart Click for Resource

RESOURCES – FEATURED SPEAKER, DR. PACHECO (BOB)

INSTITUTIONAL WEBSITES

Please add your institutional SLO site to the list. We will add the “Click For Resource” link. Name of Site URL Institution’s NameStudent Learning Outcomes Click For Resource Las Positas College

About Student Learning Outcomes Click For Resource MiraCosta College

Student Learning Outcomes Click For Resource Santa Ana College

Student Learning Outcomes Continuing Ed. Click For Resource Santa Ana College

SLO @SCE Click For Resource NOCCCD School of Continuing Education

Assessment Strategies Click For Resource NOCCD School of Continuing Education

RP Group Resources Click For Resources theRPGroup

Name of Site URL Institution’s Name

SOFTWARE OPTIONS

Angel Learning Click Here

TracDat - Nuventive Click Here

Elumen Click Here

Canvas Click Here

Novi Online Assessment Software Click Here

tk20 Assessment Solutions at Work Click Here

RubiStar Click Here

Rubrics4Teachers Click Here

Rubric Click Here

Task Stream Click Here

LiveText Click Here

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