Librarians at Messiah College partnered with the Provost Office and other campus groups to assess course syllabi and library assignments. They found that syllabi often lacked course objectives, integrity policies, and ADA statements, and few mentioned library resources. For assignments, they assessed how library resources were demonstrated and improved liaison relationships. The Provost was impressed with their preliminary report and wanted them to present to the Academic Council to showcase their relevant work.

1. The Collaborating LibrarianPartnering Across Campus to Assist Assessment EffortsBeth Mark, Beth Transue, Messiah CollegeLibrarians worked with the Provost Office and key campus stakeholders on two related projects to assess syllabi, and library-related assignments.Syllabus Project Findings:Course objectives

2. Integrity Policy

3. ADA Statement

4. Course Management Software

5. Writing Center, Learning Center

6. Library ResourcesLibrary Related Assignments Project Findings:Assessment CycleKey Stakeholders:Provost

7. Schools and Deans

8. Acad. Departments

9. Office of Disability Services

10. Registrar

11. Learning Center

12. Writing Center“[The Provost] was quite taken with your preliminary report. Is it alright with you if he shows it to others? He would also like to invite the two of you to present at a future Academic Council meeting. … He thinks your work is highly relevant ...”What We Gained:Demonstrated use of library resources.

13. Improved liaison relationships.

14. Continued as key stakeholders in campus assessments.