Training Tools

The Division of Student Affairs and the Student Affairs Assessment Committee use a variety of approaches to meet the assessment training needs of division staff.  Contact the [[almroch, Assistant Vice President for Planning, Strategy & Integrative Practices, Director of Assessment]] for more information about any of following initiatives.

• Members of the assessment committee work with department directors to coach and consult as they design and execute their annual assessment plans.
• The AVP for Planning, Strategy & Integrative Practices has assessment materials and resources that division staff are welcome to borrow.  Information is available on all aspects of the assessment process, from writing outcomes and selecting appropriate assessment methods, to using assessment results to guide changes.  There are also resources about the history, theory, and philosophy of assessment for the true enthusiasts.  

Select Resources Available Online

• The Association of American Colleges & University's VALUE rubrics can be used to assess outcomes like teamwork, problem solving, and ethical reasoning.
• NASPA Assessment, Evaluation & Research Knowledge Community
• ACPA Standing Commission for Assessment and Evaluation
• Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)