In this session, facilitators from Portland State University’s University Studies program will describe the
ways in which they are combining existing assessment methods to identify underserved students, explore
their learning experiences, and inform programs to support student success—all with few additional resources. Specifically, the facilitators will: (a) describe how results from student surveys, university data,
and student portfolio data were combined to create a rich source of information on student learning and the academic experience; (b) share a holistic model of the student experience developed using the
findings; and (c) discuss strategies for sharing the findings that have led to increased collaboration between the general education program and other areas of campus and that have helped inform wider
campus conversations about underserved student success. Participants will discuss the types of assessment data at their institutions that might be combined to create deeper understanding of the student learning experience. They will also consider ways in which assessment findings can be used as leverage to create conversations regarding underserved students and improve their success.
Rowanna L. Carpenter, Assessment Associate and Sukhwant Jhaj, Director, University Studies—both
of Portland State University
AACU 2010: Connecting Assessment Data to Understand Underserved Student Learning Experiences
1. Triangulating the Student Experience: Connecting Assessment Data to Understand Underserved Student Learning Experiences Sukhwant Jhaj, Rowanna Carpenter University Studies Portland State University February 19, 2010
9. TOTAL of 45 credits• Inquiry and critical thinking • Communication • The diversity of human experience • Ethical issues and social responsibility
10. Underserved Students Portland State University Students with lower first year academic performance and retention than their cohort.
11. Evolving Assessment Structure Prior Learning Survey --Student background characteristics --Student rating of academic skills --Student current life situation End of Year Survey --Course evaluation --Academic Plans --Satisfaction E-Portfolio Assessment --Student learning re: UNST goals
12. Evolving Assessment Structure Prior Learning Survey End of Year Survey E-Portfolio Assessment University Student Data Warehouse - Student Retention - Academic Performance, Fin. Aid
Supports Presidential and Provostial initiatives related to student successAllows us to be ready to address questions like those raised by the Compass project – related to student involvement in high impact practices.
Supports Presidential and Provostial initiatives related to student successAllows us to be ready to address questions like those raised by the Compass project – related to student involvement in high impact practices.
President’s and Provost’s student success initiatives. College level initiatives. Department level sharing of assessment data