1) Assessment data collected from several courses in a single program and findings used for closing the loop in ways that support student growth and program improvement.
2) Assessments designed using Universal Design for Learning Principles that fully met the accessibility, equity, and personalized needs of learners.
3) Using ePortfolios for diagnostic, formative, ipsative, summative, or authentic assessment Iterative approaches to support student learning
4) Faculty using assessment results to inform real-time pedagogical change and improvement in their courses
5) Data visualizations used to: Identify gaps in practice or performance; Benchmark outcomes or trends; Support decision-making; Engage interest groups in data-informed conversations; Explain complex concepts; Encourage conversations across roles; Support professional development or decision-making; Promote transparency and trust in institutional data.
6) Institutional, departmental, or programmatic planning that became more effective when assessment data was used strategically
7) Institutional, departmental, or programmatic improvements that resulted from an examination of failed initiatives
8) Involving students in the creation or evaluation of assessment tool(s)
9) Evaluating assessment tools by reflecting on biases, power, positionality
10) Improvements in equity on your campus that resulted from a national assessment initiative or accreditation standard
Prepare a 200-500 word case study that describes:
1) Scenario: Identify the Key Principle and describe the specific, time-bound scenario or project launched that demonstrates this principle.
2) Principle Exemplification (Analysis): Explain how the Key Principle was applied in practice (ways it guided decisions, behavior, or process).
3) Successes: Detail specific successes or positive outcomes achieved as a direct result of the effort.
4) Failures and Challenges: Describe major challenges, setbacks, or failures. Include analysis of what might have been done differently.
Acceptances and requests for revisions will be issued by January 15th
Final drafts will be due by February 15th
