ORIENTATION TO ASSESSMENT

Vickie Delaney

LDR 678

August 14, 2013

Mercy College of Ohio

Founded in 1917 as School of Nursing Evolved into college of health

professions Certificate Associate Baccalaureate Soon Master degree level programs

Lori Edgeworth, BA, MEd

Education- University of Toledo Bachelor of Arts- Communication Masters of Education- counseling and higher ed.

Employment University of Toledo

5 years in Admissions recruiting and planning 21 years in Student Affairs- programming, leadership,

conduct, judicial affairs, retention Director of Student Involvement

Mercy College of Ohio 2 years Director of Student Life 1 year Director of Career Services Current Director of Assessment and Planning

Overview

Development of a training tool for new instructors that explains the methods of assessment of student learning Often healthcare instructors have no formal

training as educators Will become part of new faculty orientation Posted on distance learning platform Will include modules to complete

Objectives

Modules: Introduction to assessment of student

learning Writing learning objectives Assessment matrix, assessment plan,

benchmarks Assessment rubrics Data analysis Improvement plans

Delivery types: Introduction and overview of

assessment of student learning PPT®

Video taped segments with VPAA and Director of Assessment and Planning that describes their roles and the role of assessment and defines student learning outcomes

Other videos and PPT®

3 modules Course level Program level Institution level

All the items listed under “initial” were included in the modules

Pilot program launched

Feedback-positive

Initial Plan Eventual Program

In the End

Over 200 hours completed 10 PPTs were developed

Video introductions and voice over 1 video tape

Gave overview and introduction to the assessment of student learning with VPAA and Dir. Assessment and Planning

Attended Assessment Committee meetings and HLC Assessment Workshop

Read 3 books: Creatively Ever After: A Path to Innovation Integrating: Planning, Assessment and Improvement in

Higher Education Assessment in Medical Education and Training

Theory Into Practice

Research completed Observation of Site Supervisor

leadership style Discussions with site supervisor about

culture and strategic planning Utilized knowledge gained in Strategic

Planning course

Next Steps

Moving to Compliance Area Establishing as part of Faculty Orientation

not only adjunct faculty Updates and changes as they become

necessary