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Jason BrashierMark Steiner
Freed-Hardeman UniversityPreparing for the self study with special emphasis on
assessments.
Perspectives from a recent self study.
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[email protected]@fhu.edu
College of Business at Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TennesseeFHU enrollment (fall 2014) – 1,846COB enrollment – (fall 2014) 172Self Study Year – 2013/14Site Visit – fall 2014FT Faculty – 12PT/Adjunct Faculty – 10FTE course load – 10.9
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Small institution
Limited resources
Efficiency was key to the reaffirmation process
Reaffirmation Outcome
Self study report submitted by the stated deadline
Site Visit conducted efficiently and without “overtime”
Ten-year reaffirmation confirmed with only one note
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Session Overview
Key Success Factors
Assessment Emphasis
Reflection on What We Would Do Differently
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #1
Institutional Support
Support from the President
Support from the Provost/ VP Academics
Priority for staff@ACBSPAccredited #ACBSP2015
Self StudyKey Success Factor #2
Attitude / Mindset
Is this a compulsory exercise OR
An opportunity for continuous improvement?
Dean / Champion sets the tone
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #3
Importance of Mission
University
College/School
Ensure direct or indirect linkages to all programs
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #4
Institutional policies and processes
Establish at least two years in advance(29% of criteria narrative directly referenced policy alone)
Emphasis on Standard 4 later
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #5
Organization and Accountability
Content experts
Clearly defined roles, expectations and deadlines
Campus Labs Portal
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #6
Campus LabsUse and maintain dashboard to
manage progress
Organize evidence file by standard and criterion with evidence
transcending multiple criterion placed in “universal” folders
positioned before the standards files.
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #7
Content from subject matter experts
Single author
Editor
Narratives in Single VoiceProfessional trumps scholarly
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #8
Goldilocks Principle
Narrative that is not be overly brief or verbose
Address every element of every criterion
Example: “Criterion 2.1. The business unit must have a formal process by which its strategic direction is determined, its action plans are formulated and deployed and innovation and creativity are encouraged.”
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #9
Foster Evaluation Team EfficiencyInitiate an agenda
Brief all stakeholders who will meet with the team Comfortable, convenient facilities on and off site
Have hard copy of all evidence in workroomView the team as a resource for continuous improvement
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Session Overview
Key Success Factors
Assessment Emphasis
Reflection on What We Would Do Differently
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Self StudyKey Success Factor #10
Culture of Assessment• Frame assessment as a value added activity• Provide support• Share successes and examples• Communicate clearly
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Standard 4: Measurement and Analysis of Student Learning and Performance
Criterion 4.1• Learning objectives by program
• What is considered a program?• Process• Internal/ external assessment
• Embedded assessments inform program and course level improvements
• MFT for Business/MBA informs overall performance and benchmarking
• Formative/ summative assessment
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Assessment: IE Processes
Annual Assessment Plans/Reports
• Mission• Student learning
outcomes• Curriculum map• Goals and measurement
tools• Analysis and
improvements
Academic Program Review• 5-year cycle• Mission and strategic
alignment• Resources• Curriculum• SLO Assessment• Improvements
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Assessment: Tools
Templates and Instructions• Clarifies expectations• Improves efficiency and effectiveness of the
assessment process• Facilitates evaluation of multiple programs
Models• Institutionalizes best practices• Reduces ambiguity and questions• Recognizes innovation and hard work
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Standard 4: Measurement and Analysis of Student Learning and Performance
Criterion 4.2 • Minimum of three assessment cycles to demonstrate trends• Line charts with goal vs. actual results
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Standard 4: Measurement and Analysis of Student Learning and Performance
FHU Assessment
Plan
ACBSP Template
Standard 4: Measurement and Analysis of Student Learning and Performance
Criterion 4.3 Assessment plans should be designed to yield comparative information and data both over time and with respect to benchmarks and intended outcomes. • Use ACBSP template (Figure 4.2)• Line charts with benchmark vs. actual results
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Standard 4: Measurement and Analysis of Student Learning and Performance
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Standard 4: Measurement and Analysis of Student Learning and Performance
Criterion 4.4 • Use of results for improvement • Evidence of continuous improvement efforts (minimum 3 cycles)• Describe specific improvements
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Standard 4: Measurement and Analysis of Student Learning and Performance
Assessment: Impact on ACBSP Reaffirmation
Evidence of established assessment processEvidence of direct, indirect, formative, and summative assessmentEvidence of assessment driven improvementsEvidence of quality of educational programs
Result: No notes or recommendations related to Standard 4.
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Session Overview
Key Success Factors
Assessment Emphasis
Reflection on What We Would Do Differently
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Reflection – What we would have done differently
• Overemphasized the importance of professionalism in verbal communication. • Every comment should be accurate in fact and
perception.• Emphasize caution not to mislead, either favorably or
unfavorably• Not a forum for voicing matters not documented in the
report.
• Do not deviate from the prescribed templates• Use the Boyer model to report research activity
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Questions?
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