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Beyond Surveys: Exploring Other Assessment Techniques
Presenters: Gavin Steiger, UHCL
Pamelyn Shefman, UH
Presentation’s Learning Outcomes
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify three (3) assessment techniques outside of surveys.
2. Create rubrics for use in their work.
3. Incorporate usage data into the assessment cycle.
Overview
• Focusing your assessment
• Direct and indirect measures
• Assessment methods beyond surveys
Focus on the Learner
As a result of our programs and services, what do we want students to demonstrate that they…
• Know (cognitive SLO)
• Do (behavioral SLO)
• Value and appreciate (affective SLO)
Learning Outcomes – A,B,C,& D
• Audience – who are the learners?
• Behavior – what should they know, do, or
believe?
• Condition – under what conditions should
they perform?
• Degree – what standard is successful?
Learning Outcomes - SMART
• Specific
• Measurable
• Aggressive but Attainable
• Results-oriented
• Time bound
Campus Labs Respond
srs.campuslabs.com
Connect ID #1214
Rubrics
• What is a rubric?
• Why should I use a rubric?
• Who has used a rubric?
Focus Groups
• What is a focus group?
• Why should I use a focus group?
• Who has used a focus group?
Self-assessment and Program
Review• Gathering formative and summative data
(metrics) is a primary means of:- Understanding what is working well- Zeroing in on how to improve services- Justifying additional resources
• Demonstrating the impact of your office on student life, growth and success- Answering how do these supports impact
engagement, persistence and completion
Other Assessment Techniques
1. Using existing data sources
Examples:
Resident Advisor on-duty logs
Operational/Usage Data
NSSE (other surveys)
Performance Evaluations
2. Observations
3. Resumes, cover letters, interviews
Questions?
• Pam Shefman
– 713-743-5390
• Gavin Steiger
– 281-283-2648
Campus Labs Respond
srs.campuslabs.com
Connect ID #1214
