Leading Improvements in Higher Education with Stephen Hundley

s04e06: A Conversation with Editors of the Routledge Book, Coordinating Divisional and Departmental Student Affairs Assessment (2nd Edition)

March 07, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

This episode features editors of the 2nd edition of the Routledge book entitled Coordinating Divisional and Departmental Student Affairs Assessment. Our guests are Erin Bentrim, Gavin Henning, and Kimberly Yousey-Elsener. Erin is a Data and Learning Analytics Strategist at Anthology, Inc. Gavin is Professor of Higher Education at New England College, where he directs graduate programs in higher education and provides leadership to the Center for Innovation, Teaching, Learning, and Scholars...

s04e05: A Conversation with Co-Editors of Exemplars of Assessment in Higher Education, Volume Two: Strategies for a Changing Higher Education Environment

February 12, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode, we have a conversation with the co-editors of the Routledge book Exemplars of Assessment in Higher Education, Volume Two: Strategies for a Changing Higher Education Environment. Our guests are Jane Marie Souza and Tara Rose. Jane Marie is Associate Vice President for Accreditation and the Accreditation Liaison Officer at the University of Rochester. Tara is Interim Associate Vice Provost and Director of Assessment at Louisiana State University. Links to books mentioned i...

s04e04: The Relationship Between Student Affairs, Assessment, and Accreditation

January 16, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

This episode focuses on the intersection of work in student affairs and that of assessment and accreditation. Our guests are Sarah Gordon, Bill Heinrich, and Pam Shefman. Sarah is Associate Professor and Interim Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Arkansas Tech University. Bill is Director of Mindset at Symplicity, an educational technology firm. Pam is Executive Director of Planning and Assessment at the University of Houston Clear Lake. Link to article discussed in this episode ...

s04e03: A Conversation on Equity-Centered Collaboration in Assessment and Improvement with Bethany Miller and Ellen Peters

December 15, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode, we have a conversation on the theme of equity-centered collaboration in assessment and improvement. Our guests are Bethany Miller and Ellen Peters. Bethany is Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Macalester College and Ellen is Associate Provost for Institutional Research, Planning, and Student Success at the University of Puget Sound. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies a...

s04e02: A Conversation with Four Contributors to the 2nd Edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book from Routledge

November 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

This episodes features four contributors from the 2nd Edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book published by Routledge featuring more than 50 thought leaders and partners from the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis. Our guests are Divya Bheda, Nick Curtis, Jerry Daday, and Caleb Keith. Divya is an education consultant with a particular focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, access, and justice. Nick is director of assessment a...

s04e01: A Conversation with Ken O'Donnell, recipient of an inaugural Assessment Institute in Indianapolis award recognizing excellence in High-Impact Practices (HIPs)

October 16, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode, we have a conversation with Ken O’Donnell, the inaugural recipient of a new Assessment Institute in Indianapolis award for excellence related to High-Impact Practices, often referred to as HIPs. Ken is Vice Provost at California State University-Dominguez Hills, and he is one of the founders of HIPs in the States, a network of colleagues advancing the work of High-Impact Practices on college and university campuses throughout the United States. Links to resources mentioned...

s03e12: Leadership Perspectives with Debra Humphreys from the Lumina Foundation

September 18, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Debra Humphreys, Vice President of Strategic Engagement with the Lumina Foundation. Lumina Foundation: luminafoundation.org This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more at jmu.edu/assessment. Episode recorded: September 2023. Host: Stephen Hundley. Producers: Chad Beckner, Caleb Keith, and Shirley Yorger. ...

s03e11: Leadership Perspectives with Carleen Vande Zande from the National Association of System Heads (NASH)

August 14, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Carleen Vande Zande from the National Association of System Heads, or NASH as it is also known. At NASH, Carleen serves as the Chief of Staff for the Institute for System Improvement and Innovation and is involved in several national-level initiatives. Links to resources referenced in this episode: National Association of System Heads: nash.edu/ Delivering on the Promise of High-Impact Practices (book): routledge.com...

s03e10: A Conversation with Leaders from the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN)

July 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

This episode features leaders from the Competency-Based Education Network, or C-BEN as it is also known. Our guests are Amber Garrison Duncan and Tiffany Freeze. Amber is Executive Vice President and Tiffany is Vice President for Consulting Services at C-BEN. Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN): c-ben.org/ Other references mentioned in this episode include: Anderson, L., & Krathwohl, D. A. (2001). Taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom's taxonomy of ...

s03e09: Leadership Perspectives with Erick Montenegro of the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education

June 15, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Erick Montenegro, who serves as Associate Director of the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. Links to resources mentioned in this episode include: The Pell Institute: https://www.pellinstitute.org/ Council for Opportunity in Education: https://coenet.org/ National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA): https://www.learningoutcomesassessment.org/ Reframing Assessment to Cente...

s03e08: Discussing the Carnegie Elective Classifications with Marisol Morales from the American Council on Education

May 15, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

This episode features Marisol Morales, who serves as the Executive Director of Carnegie Elective Classifications at the American Council on Education. We spend time discussing the Elective Classification for Community Engagement and the Leadership for Public Purpose Classification, both of which reflect important values and goals for colleges and universities. As you will hear, we spoke with Marisol during her busy travels promoting this important work. American Council on Education: http...

s03e07: Discussing Students' Basic Needs with Colleagues from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University

April 17, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

In this episode, we spend time discussing students’ basic needs with colleagues from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University. Our guests are Anne Lundquist, Stacy Priniski, and Josh Williams. Anne is Director and Assistant Professor at The Hope Center in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple. Stacy is a Senior Evaluation Associate at The Hope Center. Josh is a practitioner-researcher at The Hope Center. Learn more about The Hope Center at: hope.tem...

s03e06: Leadership Perspectives with Chancellor Joe Garcia from the Colorado Community College System

March 13, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Joe Garcia, Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System, the largest higher education and workforce training provider in the State of Colorado. Colorado Community College System: cccs.edu/ This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more at jmu.edu/assessment. Episode recorded: February 2023. Host: Stephen...

s03e05: A Conversation with Three Leaders Representing Institutional Accreditation Organizations in Higher Education

February 14, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing institutional accreditation organizations in higher education. Our guest are David Chase, Laura Gambino, and Mac Powell. David is Vice President of Educational Programs at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, known as WASC, where he is part of the Senior College and University Commission. Laura is Vice President at the New England Commission of Higher Education. Mac is President of the Accrediting Commission for C...

s03e04: Leadership Perspectives with Amelia Parnell from NASPA

January 17, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MB

This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Amelia Parnell, Vice President for Policy Research and Advocacy at NASPA, a U.S. association devoted to serving student affairs administrators in higher education. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode include the following: NASPA (association): https://naspa.org/ You Are a Data Person (book): https://styluspub.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781642671377/You-Are-a-Data-Person Speaking of College (podcast): https...

s03e03: The Role of Chairs in Leading Higher Education Institutions with Representatives from The Department Chair, a Wiley Publication

December 14, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode, we discuss the role the Department Chair plays in higher education institutions with representatives from the Wiley publication entitled The Department Chair. Our guests are Carolyn Allard, Trey Guinn, Juston Pate, and Halley Sutton. Carolyn is Editor of The Department Chair; Trey is Associate Professor and Program Director in the School of Media and Design at the University of the Incarnate Word; Juston is President and CEO of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College...

s03e02: A Conversation with Contributors to a Special Issue of Assessment Update Focused on Learning Improvement

November 14, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

This episode features contributors to a special issue of Assessment Update focused on learning improvement. Assessment Update is a bimonthly periodical from Wiley for which Stephen Hundley, host of the Leading Improvements in Higher Education podcast, serves as editor. Each of today’s podcast guests have contributed articles to the November/December 2022 issue of Assessment Update. Our guests are Terri Flateby, Megan Good, Julie Morrison, Monica Stitt-Burgh, and Pam Tracy, all of whom ar...

s03e01: Recognizing the Center for Assessment and Research Studies, 2022 Recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award

October 04, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

This episode features three colleagues James Madison University's (JMU) Center for Assessment and Research Studies, or CARS, all of whom are also faculty members in JMU's Department of Graduate Psychology: Sara Finney, Keston Fulcher, and Megan Good. Sara is an Associate Director in CARS. Keston previously served as Executive Director of CARS and is an Improvement Strategist. Megan currently serves as Interim Executive Director of CARS. The Center for Assessment and Research Studies is ...

s02e12: Leadership Perspectives with President Roslyn Clark Artis from Benedict College

September 12, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. President Artis shares with us her leadership journey, advice for aspiring leaders, and future trends, including the role Historically Black Colleges and University play in higher education. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more at jmu.edu/as...

s02e11: Leadership Perspectives with Drew Koch, Chief Executive Officer of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

August 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

In this episode, we spend time with Drew Koch, Chief Executive Officer of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. The Gardner Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving outcomes associated with teaching, learning, retention, and completion, along with promoting higher education’s larger goal of achieving equity and social justice. Learn more about the Gardner Institute at jngi.org. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education...

s02e10: A Conversation with Three Editors of the New Stylus Publishing Book, Delivering on the Promise of High Impact Practices

July 07, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Delivering on the Promise of High-Impact Practices: Research and Models for Achieving Equity, Fidelity, Impact, and Scale. Our guests are Jerry Daday, Jillian Kinzie, and John Zilvinskis. Jerry is a Professor of Sociology at IUPUI, where he also leads the Institute for Engaged Learning in the Division of Undergraduate Education. Jillian is Interim Co-Director of the National Survey of Student Engagement in the C...

s02e09: Leadership Perspectives with Kate McConnell from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)

June 13, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Kate McConnell from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). At AAC&U, Kate serves as Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director of VALUE. Kate’s leadership at AAC&U provides tremendous opportunities for advancing our understanding of important teaching, learning, and assessment concepts. Learn more about AAC&U at aacu.org. This season of Leading Improvements i...

s02e08: A Conversation with Three Editors of the New Stylus Publishing Book, Reframing Assessment to Center Equity

May 09, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Reframing Assessment to Center Equity: Theories, Models, and Practices. Our guests are Gianina Baker, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Gianina is the acting director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Gavin is Professor of Higher Education at New England College where he directs the master’s and doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration. Anne is managing director for learni...

s02e07: Learning and Assessment in Fraternity and Sorority Contexts

April 07, 2022 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this episode, we have a conversation about learning and assessment taking place in fraternity and sorority contexts within the higher education sector. Our guests are Jim Barber, Heather Matthews, and Steve Veldkamp. Jim is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs in School of Education at the College of William & Mary. Heather is Chief Communication Officer at Sigma Phi Epsilon. Steve is Special Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs at The Pennsylvania State Univer...

s02e06: Assessment's Evolving Professional Identity with Co-Editors of a Special Issue of Research & Practice in Assessment

March 11, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

This episode features the co-editors of a special issue of Research & Practice in Assessment focused on the topic of assessment’s evolving professional identity. Our guests are Jeanne Horst and Gina Polychronopoulos. Jeanne is Director of Research at CommonLit, and Gina is Associate Director for Curricular Assessment at George Mason University. Our conversation has relevance for both individuals working directly in assessment and for colleagues who support and champion assessment in their...

s02e05: A Conversation with Three Colleagues Representing the Learning Improvement Community

February 14, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode, we spend time with three colleagues representing the Learning Improvement Community, a network of individuals in higher education reshaping learning outcomes assessment. Our guests are Kathleen Gorski, Errin Heyman, and Pam Tracy. Kathleen is Dean for Learning Outcomes, Curriculum, and Program Development at Waubonsee Community College. Errin is Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Reach University. Pam directs the Center for Faculty Enrichment at Longwood Univ...

s02e04: The Guiding Principles for the Assessment of Arts Learning

January 17, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

In this episode, we discuss The Guiding Principles for the Assessment of Arts Learning. Our guests are Timothy Brophy, Maria Leite, Marcia McCaffrey, and Jeff Poulin. Timothy is Director of Institutional Assessment and Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida. Maria is Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment at the University of Florida. Marcia is an Arts Consultant with the New Hampshire Department of Education. Jeff is Managing Director of Creative Generation. ...

s02e03: 2021 Assessment Institute Recap

December 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

In this special episode, we provide a recap of the 2021 Assessment Institute, the oldest and largest U.S. higher education event focused on assessment and improvement. Stephen Hundley and Caleb Keith provide an overview of the Assessment Institute, including some of the themes from this year’s program. Christine Robinson and Karen Singer-Freeman share an update on the Grand Challenges in Assessment Project. Jerry Daday, representing HIPs in the States, discusses the continued evolution ...

s02e02: A Conversation with Three Leaders Representing the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS)

November 19, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), which promotes standards in student affairs, student services, and student development programs. Our guests are Dan Bureau, Devon Ford McCartney, and Darby Roberts. Dan is Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellbeing at Louisiana State University and is immediate past president of CAS. Devon teaches at the University of Houston and works full ...

s02e01: Recognizing Alverno College, 2021 Recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award

October 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

This episode recognizes and celebrates Alverno College, recipient of the 2021 Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award. Our guests are Joe Foy, Heather Mernitz, and Kathleen O’Brien. Joe is vice president for Academic Affairs at Alverno College. Heather is Professor of Physical Sciences and Chair of the Council for Student Assessment at Alverno College. Kathleen is Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Emerita at Alverno College and currently serves as Provincial Coo...

s02e01: Recognizing Alverno College, 2021 Recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award

October 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

This episode recognizes and celebrates Alverno College, recipient of the 2021 Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award. Our guests are Joe Foy, Heather Mernitz, and Kathleen O’Brien. Joe is vice president for Academic Affairs at Alverno College. Heather is Professor of Physical Sciences and Chair of the Council for Student Assessment at Alverno College. Kathleen is Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Emerita at Alverno College and currently serves as Provincial Coo...

s01e26: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), a National Science Foundation program

September 20, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode, we recognize and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), a grant program of the National Science Foundation. This goal of this federal program is to assist higher education institutions in broadening participation of historically underserved students in the STEM disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Our guests are Leroy Jones II, Kim Nguyen, and Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy. Leroy is Professor of...

s01e25: The Role of Campus Activities in Student Development with Leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities

August 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

This episode features three leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). Our guests are Kayla Loper, Zachary Clark, and Amber Shaverdi Huston. Kayla is Manager of Arts, Culture, & Entertainment at Oklahoma State University. At the time of this recording, Zachary was Director of Student Activities & Assessment at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Amber is Executive Director of the National Association for Campus Activities. Kayla, Zachary, and Amber discuss the i...

s01e24: Leadership Perspectives with Chancellor Ryan Gower from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

August 01, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Ryan Gower, Chancellor of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges . This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solutions for higher education. Watermark offers integrated digital tools that support assessment and accreditation, faculty activity reporting, course ...

s01e23: An Equity Conversation Previewing the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey

June 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

In this episode, we have an equity conversation in which we preview the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey. Our guests are Ciji Heiser, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Ciji is Director of Assessment and Effectiveness in the Division of Student Affairs at Western Michigan University. Gavin is Professor and Director of Higher Education Programs at New England College. Anne is Assistant Vice President, Campus Strategy at Anthology. Listeners are invited to participate in the Eq...

s01e22: Leadership Perspectives with President Richard Dunsworth from the University of the Ozarks

May 03, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Richard Dunsworth, President of the University of the Ozarks. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solutions for higher education. Watermark offers integrated digital tools that support assessment and accreditation, faculty activity reporting, course ev...

s01e21: Technology's Role in Supporting Assessment Activities with Watermark and Their Clients

May 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

This episode discusses technology’s role in supporting assessment-related activities and features a representative from our podcast sponsor. We are pleased to welcome Austen Adair, Vice President, Sales Enablement at Watermark. Two colleagues representing Watermark client institutions join Austen for this episode: Michele Atkins and Royce Robertson. Michele is Assistant Provost for Accreditation and Research and Professor of Education at Union University. Royce is Director of Instructio...

s01e20: 2021 Themes and Trends in Enrollment Management

April 20, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MB

This episode discusses 2021 themes and trends in Enrollment Management. Our guests are Boyd Bradshaw, Reggie Hill, and Joan Hope. Boyd is Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Enrollment Management Officer at IUPUI. Reggie is Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at University of the Ozarks. Joan is Editorial Director at Wiley, and, in this capacity, serves as Editor of Enrollment Management Report, a monthly periodical with a national readership. This season of Leading Improvements ...

s01e19: 2021 Themes and Trends in Student Affairs

March 20, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

This episode profiles 2021 themes and trends in Student Affairs. Our guests are Rob Aaron, Claudine McCarthy, and Frank Shushok. Rob is Executive Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Planning at Northwestern University. Claudine is Editor of Student Affairs Today, a periodical from Wiley with a national readership. Frank is Vice President for Student Affairs at Virginia Tech. These guests discuss learning and development taking place in student affairs programs and services. Thi...

s01e18: The Future of Assessment with Contributors to a Special Issue of Research & Practice in Assessment

March 11, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode, we have a conversation about the future of assessment with three thought leaders contributing to a special issue of Research & Practice in Assessment, an online journal. Our guests are David Eubanks, Keston Fulcher, and Megan Good. Dave is Assistant Vice President in the Office of Institutional Assessment and Research at Furman University. Keston is Executive Director of the Center for Assessment & Research Studies and a Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison U...

s01e17: A Conversation with Three Editors from Research & Practice in Assessment, an Online Journal

February 12, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode, we have a conversation with three editors from Research & Practice in Assessment, an online journal focusing on higher education assessment. Our guests are Robin Anderson, Katie Busby, and Nick Curtis. Robin was involved in the founding of Research & Practice in Assessment and produced its inaugural issue. Katie served as journal editor from 2014-2019, and Nick is the current editor. Listeners will enjoy learning about the purpose, evolution, and features of Research & P...

s01e16: Advice on the Leadership Search Process in Higher Education from Three Executive Search Consultants

January 11, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

This episode features a discussion with three executive search consultants and coaches concerning how to engage in the leadership search process in higher education. Our guests are Jacob Anderson, Leila Moore, and Steve Leo. Jacob is a principal with Parker Executive Search. Leila is now in private practice and was formerly Vice President with William Spelman Executive Search. Steve is a partner with Storbeck Search. If you are thinking about pursuing a leadership role, or are just int...

s01e14: 2020 Assessment Institute Recap, Part 1

December 14, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

This is the first of a special two part episode of the podcast featuring track leaders of the Assessment Institute, each of whom are providing a recap of major themes from the 2020 event, which was held in late October 2020. This episode features leaders representing these tracks: NILOA, the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, the Assessment Institute’s Signature Partner; HIPs in the States, a Track focusing on High Impact Practices; the Faculty Development Track; the L...

s01e15: 2020 Assessment Institute Recap, Part 2

December 14, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

This is the second of a special two part episode of the podcast featuring track leaders of the Assessment Institute, each of whom are providing a recap of major themes from the 2020 event, held in late October 2020. This episode features leaders representing these tracks: the Student Affairs Programs and Services track; the Global Learning track; the Graduate and Professional Education track; the Community Engagement Track; the STEM Education Track. Each of these track leaders share imp...

s01e13: Pat Hutchings, 2020 recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award

November 20, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

This episode features Pat Hutchings, a Senior Scholar with the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Pat is the 2020 recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award, presented to her at the 2020 Assessment Institute. This conversation highlights Pat's remarkable career and accomplishments related to teaching, learning, and assessment. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of ed...

s01e11: HIPs (High Impact Practices) - Pam Bowers, Ken O’Donnell, and Robin Schofield from HIPs in the States

October 15, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features three thought leaders in High Impact Practices (HIPs) from HIPs in the States. Pam Bowers is Associate Vice President for Planning, Assessment and Innovation at the University of South Carolina. Ken O'Donnell is Vice Provost at California State University Dominguez Hills. Robin Schofield is Associate Professor of English and Director of High Impact Practices...

s01e12: SAAL - Sara Gordon, Joe Levy, Sara Ousby, and Aimee Shattuck from Student Affairs Assessment Leaders

October 15, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features four board members from SAAL, Student Affairs Assessment Leaders. Sara Gordon is Associate Professor in the Center for Leadership and Learning at Arkansas Tech University. Joe Levy is Executive Director of Assessment & Accreditation at National Louis University. Sara Ousby is Director of Student Affairs Assessment at the University of North Texas. Aimee Sha...

s01e10: HEDS - Charlie Blaich and Kathy Wise from the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium

October 15, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features two leaders from HEDS, the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium. Charlie Blaich and Kathy Wise are both from Wabash College. Charlie serves as Director of the Center of Inquiry and Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium and Kathy is Associate Director. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest glob...

s01e07: CPR/NSSE - Jillian Kinzie from the Center for Postsecondary Research and the National Survey of Student Engagement

October 15, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features Jillian Kinzie, Associate Director in the Center for Postsecondary Research and the National Survey of Student Engagement Institute within the School of Education at Indiana University. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solutions for higher educat...

s01e09: HBCU-CEEQA - Mark Howse and Verna Orr from the HBCU Collaborative for Excellence in Educational Quality Assurance

October 15, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features two leaders from HBCU-CEEQA, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Collaborative for Excellence in Educational Quality Assurance (CEEQA). Mark Howse is Chair of HBCU-CEEQA and is Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness at Morehouse School of Medicine. Verna Orr is Co-Chair of HBCU-CEEQA and is a Postdoctoral Research Associat...

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