The following is a letter from the chairs of the Assessment, Evalua-

tion, and Research Knowledge Community. You can find contact information for Michael and Jeanna on page 8. Enjoy!

Dear Colleagues:

We’re a week away from NASPA’s

annual conference, and if you’re planning on

joining us in Indianapolis, we encourage you to

take part in the numerous AER KC activities

that will be taking place while we’re together in

Indy.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve got a

keen interest in everything assessment-related.

Consider attending one (or all) of this year’s

AER KC sponsored sessions. You can learn

more on page 3.

We’re also always looking for volunteers

interested in moving the KC’s work forward.

We’re excited to be introducing several new

“work groups” this year, including professional

development, coaching and mentorship, and

communications. If you’re interested in

becoming more active in the KC, please stop by

the AER KC table at the “Communities and

Grad Prep Fair” Monday, March 14, 2016

from 7pm – 9pm in the Exhibit Hall (at the

JW Marriott Indianapolis).

And don’t forget to attend the KC’s

business meeting Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at

7am (yes, 7am!) in Grand Ballroom X (also

at the JW Marriott Indianapolis).

Assessment is everywhere, and our time

in Indy will provide you with many

opportunities to become even more familiar

with assessment best practices as well as

opportunities to become even more engaged in

NASPA through the Assessment, Evaluation

and Research KC!

We hope to see you in Indy!

Mike and Jeanna

ISSUE 6 2016 VOLUME 3

LETTER FROM THE

CO-CHAIRS .................. 1

T HE ASSESSM ENT , EVAL U AT IO N , AND R ESEAR CH

KNOW LEDGE CO MM UN IT Y N EW SLET T ER.

AER KC INNOVATION

AWARD INFORMATION ..... 4

APC INFORMATION AND

HOW TO CONNECT ......... 6

AER mail KC MISSION AND SOCIAL

MEDIA ......................... 7

AER KC NASPA

CONFERENCE GUIDE ...... 2-3

HOW TO GET

INVOLVED ...................... 5

KC LEADERSHIP ........ 8

Assessment, Research, and Evaluation Knowledge Community

Program Guide Welcome to the AER KC program guide for the 2016 NASPA Annual Conference. Check out the

highlighted sessions to attend and plan your schedule to attend the AER KC Business meeting

too! It is going to be a great time in Indy! You can access this same guide on the AER KC blog.

Below you will find the highlighted events outside of the sessions to attend. On the second page

you will find the AER KC program sessions that are sponsored or highlighted for your NASPA

adventure.

Highlighted events that you are encouraged to attend and participate in:

Monday, March 14, 2016 Venue/Room

5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Regional Business Meeting Convention Center, R122-R128

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

NASPA Communities Fair Exhibit Hall - JW Marriott Indianapolis

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Regional Receptions Grand Ballroom – JW Marriott

Indianapolis, RII – RX

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Venue/Room

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Assessment, Evaluation, and Research KC Business Meeting

Grand Ballroom X - JW Marriott Indianapolis

4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

NASPA Annual Business Meeting Sagamore Section 6 -

Convention Center

STAY CONNECTED to the AER KC during the annual conference by following us on twitter at

@NASPA_AERKC. Use #SAassess along with #NASPA16 to follow the conversation! We will

be live tweeting most of the conference. This is a great way to interact with KC leadership and

other conference attendees.

You can also "like" us on Facebook for weekly updates

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!!!

Monday, March 14, 2016 Venue/Room

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Sponsored Program - Assessment and the Seduction of Big Data: How to Avoid Big Data Mistakes and Promote Equity

Meeting Room 138 – Convention Center

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

Navigating a CAS Self-Assessment Meeting Room 231 – Convention Center

Serendipitous Development: Assessing Value Added Outcomes of Student Affairs Operations, Programs, and Services

Meeting Room 127 – Convention Center

11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Assessing the Co-Curricular and Curricular Needs of International Students on Campus

Meeting Room 122 – Convention Center

Simultaneously Enhancing Assessment Competencies of Graduate Students and Divisional Assessment Efforts

Meeting Room 143 – Convention Center

1:15 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.

Using Dynamic Dashboards to Create Interactive Assessment Innovation Station – Convention Center

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Research Versus Assessment: A Study and Discussion of the Competencies Taught and Competencies Sought

Meeting Room 131 – Convention Center

3:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Coordinating Divisional Assessment: Resources and Tips for the "Assessment Person"

Meeting Room 124 - Convention Center

Tuesday, March 15 Venue/Room

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Revitalizing the Assessment Cycle for the Division of Student Affairs

Meeting Room 206 – Convention Center

11:05 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

Sponsored Program - 3x5 Model to Systematize and Integrate A Culture of Assessment

Meeting Room 133 – Convention Center

12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Assessing Mattering to Inspire Change: Considering Whether Our Students Believe They Matter to Us

Meeting Room 208 – Convention Center

Moving Beyond the Survey: An Introduction to Alternative Assessment and Evaluation Methods in Higher Education and Student Affairs

Meeting Room 131 – Convention Center

1:15 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.

Environmental Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Assessment

Meeting Room 107/108 - Convention Center

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Exploring Enacted Mental Models of Learning Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education

Meeting Room 238 - Convention Center

3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.

Sponsored Program: Assessing Students, Measures, and Actions for Integrated Learning

Meeting Room 133 – Convention Center

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Venue/Room

8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.

360 Assessment: When Going in Circles Can Inspire You! Meeting Room 138 – Convention Center

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Advanced Focus Group Design, Administration, and Analysis: the Push and Pull between Assessment and Research

Meeting Room 123 - Convention Center

Highlighted sessions including Sponsored Sessions:

We are seeking nominations for the fourth annual NASPA Assessment, Evaluation and Research Knowledge Community Innovation Award to be presented at the NASPA Assessment and Persistence Conference in Portland, Oregon June 16-18, 2016. The winner(s) of the award will be honored at the Keynote of the NASPA Assessment and Persistence Conference, have the opportunity to present their program at the conference and receive a $500 travel stipend in addition to conference registration costs.

Nominations are due March 25, 2016!

This award will be given to an individual or assessment team who is actively involved in leading student affairs assessment activities, has been innovative in their assessment approach, and has demonstrated an impact of the culture of assessment within the department, division, or across campus. This approach should also clearly demonstrate how results have been implemented into practice.

Criteria: Assessment approach is innovative Data has been collected, analyzed and findings have been

integrated into practice The approach demonstrates a “best practice” and could

be replicated on another campus

SUBMIT HERE

Questions: Please contact: Whitney Brown wabrown3@uaa.alaska.edu

AER Innovation Award Deadline March 25!

The NASPA AER KC will soon be accepting proposals for the 2016 AER KC Assessment and Research Grant. The grant will be awarded to current NASPA members at the 2016 Assessment and Persistence Conference. The maximum award for the grant is $500.00. As you start to prepare for submission the following will need to be included: A cover page

A description of the research proposals (limited to 5 pages, double spaced)

Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: Connection to the mission of the AER-KC

Relevance to the field of assessment and research

Research Design

Proposed Budget Please address questions regarding the NASPA AER-KC Assessment Grant directly to Dametraus Jaggers, NASPA AER-KC Grant Committee Chair, at djaggers@utk.edu.

More Information will be available soon!

AER KC

Research Grant

Interested in past winners?

You can check out the AER KC

Blog posts about each of the

past winners—

2013, 2014 and 2015

Support the Innovation Award as a

reviewer! Please contact Whitney Brown,

wabrown3@uaa.alaska.edu

Not submitting this year?

Are you new to the AER KC? Or looking to get more involved? Check out these great ways to enhance your engagement

with the AER KC!

The NASPA Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community encourages and supports student affairs

professionals as they assess learning, evaluate programs, and research theory and practice. By providing quality education

and networking opportunities the KC strives to serve as a driving force in the movement towards improved student learning.

Over the next couple of pages you can find out how to get involved with conferences, awards and grants, webinars,

blogging, and communications. There is a way for everyone to be connected and we look forward

I. Annual Conference - The 2016 NASPA Annual Conference is a four-day gathering of student affairs professionals

who come together to learn, grow, and be inspired. Whether you’re presenting or an active participant, the NASPA

Annual Conference is the single best professional development and networking opportunity for you.

A. Attend the conference and attend AER KC sponsored sessions - March 12–16, 2016. Indianapolis, IL.

B. Submit a proposal for AER KC sponsorship – Call for2016 programs has closed, but be on the lookout to

submit in 2017.

C. Review program submissions and select programs for AER KC sponsorship.

D. Meet AER KC members at the AER KC Meeting and Social.

II. Assessment & Persistence Conference - The 2016 NASPA Assessment & Persistence Conference is designed to

promote student learning and success by strengthening assessment, improving educational quality, and developing

intentional persistence programming.

A. Attend the conference - June 16 – June 18, 2016. Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Oregon.

B. Submit a proposal—Call for2016 programs has closed, but be on the lookout to submit in 2017.

C. Review program submissions

III. Innovation Award - To recognize and honor our innovative colleagues in the field of Student Affairs Assessment. The

winner(s) of the award will be honored at the Keynote of the NASPA Assessment and Persistence Conference, have the

opportunity to present their program at the conference and receive a $500 travel stipend in addition to conference

registration costs. Information on page 4!

A. Apply or nominate a colleague - Considering both your own campus colleagues as well as colleagues from

other campuses who have impressed you with their outstanding approach to assessment, evaluation, and/or

research.

B. Volunteer to help determine the winner by reviewing award nominations. E-mail Whitney Brown to volunteer!

IV. Assessment and Research Grant - The grant will be awarded to current NASPA members at the Assessment and

Persistence Conference. The maximum award for the grant is $1,000.00.

A. Apply for the grant. Information will be out in the Spring/Summer

B. Volunteer to help review the grant applications. Contact Dametraus Jaggers to volunteer.

V. Participate in Webinars or volunteer to moderate one. Contact Kathy Hill or Tim Kresse.

VI. Get Connected

A. Stay Connected via Social Media - Check out our Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on what is happening

in the AER community.

B. Blog - AER utilizes our blog to start conversations among colleagues. We encourage you to make comments,

submit questions, and keep the conversation going. Submit articles of research or conversation starters to

Melissa Kisubika. Y ou could see your topic or article in our blog soon!

We look forward to your engagement in the AER KC. If you have questions about how

to get involved please let anyone on the leadership team know!

How to Get Involved in the AER KC

Assessment and Persistence

Conference 2016

June 16 – June 18, 2016

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront,

Portland, Oregon

The 2016 NASPA Assessment &

Persistence Conference is designed to

promote student learning and success by

strengthening assessment, improving

educational

quality, and

developing

intentional

persistence

programming.

Registration is

OPEN

Connect with

#NASPA16

&

#SAASSESS

Connect with

#APC16 Too!!

See you in Portland this summer

NASPA Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community Mission Statement

The NASPA Assessment , Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community encourages and supports student affairs professionals, faculty and graduate students at institutions across the county and throughout the world as

they systematically assess learning, evaluate programs, and research theory and practice as it relates to our profession. By providing quality education and networking opportunities for those that engage in assessment, evaluation and research in student affairs, the Knowledge Community strives to serve as a driving force in the

movement towards improved student learning.

Important Links

NASPA Homepage

http://www.naspa.org/

NASPA Annual Conference

Homepage http://conference2016.naspa.org/

Assessment and Persistence

Conference http://www.naspa.org/

events/2016APC

AER KC Homepage

http://www.naspa.org/constituent-

groups/kcs/assessment-evaluation

-and-research

AER Resources Page

http://www.naspa.org/constituent-

groups/kcs/assessment-evaluation

-and-research/resources

*If you have resources you think

would make good additions to this

page please send them to

Kisubika@illinois.edu.

Join our the AER Blog!!

There are two great ways to be a part of the

conversation on the AER KC Blog.

1. Contribute and be published on the blog!

Read a great journal article? You can summarize

it for the blog. Been working on some research or

a great new process of assessment—give us the

low down and share it with the whole AER

Community. Contact Melissa Kisubika

(Kisubika@illinois.edu) for information or to

submit your blog post!

2. Comment on a blog post and keep

conversations going!

Be sure to adjust your settings in your member

profile to make sure you receive the blog digest for

all KC’s.

To “like” the NASPA AER KC page, click on the following link or paste into your browser:

http://www.facebook.com/NASPAAERKC **New Posts weekly!!**

Follow us @NASPA_AERKC

Social Media

Become our fan on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter and use #SAASSESS

AER Knowledge Community Leadership

Team and Committee Leadership

National Co-Chairs

Michael Christakis

University at Albany

mchristakis@albany.edu

Jeanna Mastrodicasa

University of Florida

jmastro@ufl.edu

National Co-Chair Elects

Andy Mauk

University of North Carolina—

Wilmington

mauka@uncw.edu

Stacey Ackerlind

University of Utah

Sackerlind.sa.utah.edu

Past Co-Chairs

Nathan Lindsay

University of Montana

Nathan.lindsay@umontana.edu

Darby Roberts

Texas A & M University

darby@tamu.edu

Region One

Cathy Holbrook

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Catherine.Holbrook@mcla.edu

Region Two

Ryan Keytack

University of Pennsylvania

keytack@upenn.edu

Region Three

Dametraus Lewis Jaggers

The University of Tennessee

djaggers@utk.edu

Region Four – East

Brian Lance

Northern Illinois University

blance@niu.edu

Region Four – West

Laurence Serfozo

Colorado State University

Larry.serfozo@colostate.edu

Region Five

Whitney Brown

University of Alaska—Anchorage

wabrown3@uaa.alaska.edu

Region Six

Jennifer Miller

California State University-Los Angeles

Jennifer.miller@callstate.edu

Lori Durako

Santa Clara University

ldurako@scu.edu

At-Large Members

Melissa Kisubika

University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

kisubika@illinois.edu

D’Arcy Oaks

Ohio State University

Oaks.9@osu.edu

Pamelyn Klepal Shefman

University of Houston

pshefman@cental.uh.edu

Erica Eckert

Kent State University

eeckert@kent.edu

Kathy Hill

East Carolina University

hillka@ecu.edu

Tim Kresse

Miami University-Oxford

kressetj@miamioh.edu

Committee Leadership:

Communications Coordinator

Melissa Kisubika

University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

Awards Committee

Whitney Brown

University of Alaska

Grant Committee

Dametraus Lewis Jaggers

The University of Tennessee

Webinar Series Coordinator

Kathy Hill

East Carolina University

Tim Kresse

University of Miami-Ohio