The document proposes a Certificate in Undergraduate Research to recognize students' research experiences across Portland State University in a consistent way. It notes that while there are multiple research opportunities for undergraduates, supervision and recognition of research is uneven. The certificate would allow students to count various research experiences towards academic certification and acknowledge different types of ongoing undergraduate research projects at PSU and in the community.
Utilizing Multiple Grader Rubrics for Practical Assessment of Student Perform...ExamSoft
This session will be a recap of the workshop provided by Drs. Jimenez and Zahl at the 2015 ExamSoft Assessment Conference. Methods for utilizing ExamSoft multiple grader rubrics for practical assessment activities will be discussed. Building a multiple grader rubric and assigning graders to student groups will be demonstrated. Procedures to track and categorize student performance data will be discussed and strategies for faculty collaboration will be shared. Physical and technological logistics associated with utilizing multiple grader rubrics for practical assessments will be outlined for replication. Utilizing audience response technology and a Q&A session, participants will be actively engaged in an exchange surrounding the topics presented and how they can be applied in their academic setting.
Web Assisted Assessment of Professional Behaviourdentaladditions
Presentation given by Dr Christopher Stokes to the Dental Education Journal Club on 16 July 2013. Discussion of the following paper:
Van Mook, W. N. K. a, Muijtjens, A. M. M., Gorter, S. L., Zwaveling, J. H., Schuwirth, L. W., & Van der Vleuten, C. P. M. (2012). Web-assisted assessment of professional behaviour in problem-based learning: more feedback, yet no qualitative improvement? Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice, 17(1), 81–93. doi:10.1007/s10459-011-9297-0
Powerpoint slides from the University of Southern California's Virtual Academic Center Webinar for agencies interested in joining the USC Field Education Network.
A Radical Model for Post-Secondary Education
Thomas Zane, Ph.D.
Director of Assessment Quality and Validity
Janet Schnitz, Ed.D., Associate Provost
Assessment
Utilizing Multiple Grader Rubrics for Practical Assessment of Student Perform...ExamSoft
This session will be a recap of the workshop provided by Drs. Jimenez and Zahl at the 2015 ExamSoft Assessment Conference. Methods for utilizing ExamSoft multiple grader rubrics for practical assessment activities will be discussed. Building a multiple grader rubric and assigning graders to student groups will be demonstrated. Procedures to track and categorize student performance data will be discussed and strategies for faculty collaboration will be shared. Physical and technological logistics associated with utilizing multiple grader rubrics for practical assessments will be outlined for replication. Utilizing audience response technology and a Q&A session, participants will be actively engaged in an exchange surrounding the topics presented and how they can be applied in their academic setting.
Web Assisted Assessment of Professional Behaviourdentaladditions
Presentation given by Dr Christopher Stokes to the Dental Education Journal Club on 16 July 2013. Discussion of the following paper:
Van Mook, W. N. K. a, Muijtjens, A. M. M., Gorter, S. L., Zwaveling, J. H., Schuwirth, L. W., & Van der Vleuten, C. P. M. (2012). Web-assisted assessment of professional behaviour in problem-based learning: more feedback, yet no qualitative improvement? Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice, 17(1), 81–93. doi:10.1007/s10459-011-9297-0
Powerpoint slides from the University of Southern California's Virtual Academic Center Webinar for agencies interested in joining the USC Field Education Network.
A Radical Model for Post-Secondary Education
Thomas Zane, Ph.D.
Director of Assessment Quality and Validity
Janet Schnitz, Ed.D., Associate Provost
Assessment
Transitioning from School to Work: Preparing Evaluation Students and New Eval...Washington Evaluators
Unlike some professions, there is no single path for making the leap from student to new professional to being an established member of the profession. In large part this is because of the trans-disciplinary nature of evaluation field and the many the broad number of professions and sectors (public, non-profit, private) in which evaluation and social science research skills may be useful. This panel will explore the many approaches used by universities in the Washington, DC area to train graduate and undergraduate students in the field of evaluation, and the transition strategies to help students and new evaluators establish themselves in the evaluation field. The seven distinguished panelists are all associated with Washington Evaluators, and have served in AEA and/or WE leadership positions. Panelists and our Discussant will be asked to address questions such as:
1. In which disciplines/schools at your university would we expect to find courses in evaluation or related to evaluation?
2. What are the components of the evaluation curricula? Do you offer a degree or major field in evaluation?
3. Do you offer hands-on experiences for your students to design and conduct evaluations?
4. Where have your former students worked in the evaluation field, and what kinds of careers have they had?
5. What advice do you have for new evaluators regarding making the shift from school to work in the evaluation field? What types of professional and networking activities would you recommend to further careers in evaluation?
The DC Consortium Student Conference on Evaluation and Policy (SCEP) is a collaboration of universities in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Maryland regions, representing the interests of students aspiring to be evaluators and policy makers. This collaboration aims to provide students with a platform to present their research and engage with evaluation experts in the opportunity-rich region of Washington, D.C., thereby serving as a bridge between students, academia and other evaluation and policy agencies/organizations. In this presentation, students from the Organizing Committee discuss lessons learned from DC SCEP’s inaugural conference. Features of the conference include a keynote address, interdisciplinary panel, and about 30 student presentations. We will highlight lessons learned concerning how the conference served to broker knowledge towards its theme, ‘Advancing Social Justice in Evaluation and Policy Integration’ with Consortium graduate students in the region.
Research is the focus from day one in this unique international doctoral program offered in a partnership between the San Jose State University School of Information and Queensland University of Technology, one of Australia's top research institutions.
San Jose Gateway PhD students can complete this part-time doctoral program without relocating or disrupting their careers. The program is primarily online and features a truly international perspective with faculty on two continents.
Doctoral students can choose from several research specializations in the field on library and information science.
Learn more about the San Jose Gateway PhD program at: ischool.sjsu.edu
In an effort to increase graduate student retention and graduation rates, the University of North Texas is in the process of developing academic support services for graduate students outside the classroom. Based on data gathered as part of a larger needs-assessment, new programs include research and statistical support, expanded tutoring options, and individual academic coaching. Participants in this session will learn about the process of developing, implementing, and marketing these programs along with information on future plans for the programs including expansion, refining, and formal assessment.
Transitioning from School to Work: Preparing Evaluation Students and New Eval...Washington Evaluators
Unlike some professions, there is no single path for making the leap from student to new professional to being an established member of the profession. In large part this is because of the trans-disciplinary nature of evaluation field and the many the broad number of professions and sectors (public, non-profit, private) in which evaluation and social science research skills may be useful. This panel will explore the many approaches used by universities in the Washington, DC area to train graduate and undergraduate students in the field of evaluation, and the transition strategies to help students and new evaluators establish themselves in the evaluation field. The seven distinguished panelists are all associated with Washington Evaluators, and have served in AEA and/or WE leadership positions. Panelists and our Discussant will be asked to address questions such as:
1. In which disciplines/schools at your university would we expect to find courses in evaluation or related to evaluation?
2. What are the components of the evaluation curricula? Do you offer a degree or major field in evaluation?
3. Do you offer hands-on experiences for your students to design and conduct evaluations?
4. Where have your former students worked in the evaluation field, and what kinds of careers have they had?
5. What advice do you have for new evaluators regarding making the shift from school to work in the evaluation field? What types of professional and networking activities would you recommend to further careers in evaluation?
The DC Consortium Student Conference on Evaluation and Policy (SCEP) is a collaboration of universities in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Maryland regions, representing the interests of students aspiring to be evaluators and policy makers. This collaboration aims to provide students with a platform to present their research and engage with evaluation experts in the opportunity-rich region of Washington, D.C., thereby serving as a bridge between students, academia and other evaluation and policy agencies/organizations. In this presentation, students from the Organizing Committee discuss lessons learned from DC SCEP’s inaugural conference. Features of the conference include a keynote address, interdisciplinary panel, and about 30 student presentations. We will highlight lessons learned concerning how the conference served to broker knowledge towards its theme, ‘Advancing Social Justice in Evaluation and Policy Integration’ with Consortium graduate students in the region.
Research is the focus from day one in this unique international doctoral program offered in a partnership between the San Jose State University School of Information and Queensland University of Technology, one of Australia's top research institutions.
San Jose Gateway PhD students can complete this part-time doctoral program without relocating or disrupting their careers. The program is primarily online and features a truly international perspective with faculty on two continents.
Doctoral students can choose from several research specializations in the field on library and information science.
Learn more about the San Jose Gateway PhD program at: ischool.sjsu.edu
In an effort to increase graduate student retention and graduation rates, the University of North Texas is in the process of developing academic support services for graduate students outside the classroom. Based on data gathered as part of a larger needs-assessment, new programs include research and statistical support, expanded tutoring options, and individual academic coaching. Participants in this session will learn about the process of developing, implementing, and marketing these programs along with information on future plans for the programs including expansion, refining, and formal assessment.
Road to the Right Major: Strategies for Advising Exploratory Students
Working with exploratory/undecided students can be a challenging and overwhelming task for many academic advisors. Given a significant proportion of the entering student body at most colleges and universities is composed of undecided/exploratory students and that continuing students have the potential to fall into the exploratory/undecided category at any point in time, it is essential for academic advisors to have a well-developed set of strategies that can be used to appropriately guide these students down the road to academic success and ultimately graduation.
This presentation is will combine theory and practice using an easy to follow navigation theme. We will discuss the following types of exploratory/undecided students and strategies advisors can use when working with these various subpopulations:
“U-Turn” Students – These students have already declared a major, but then start to question their decision and engage in exploratory behavior (e.g. taking non-major courses) only to later return to their initial major.
“Stuck in the Roundabout” Students – These students tend to be high-achieving and have real interest in multiple majors. They also have the aptitude to be successful in multiple majors making it even more difficult to decide on one program in specific.
“No Direction” Students – These students have no idea what direction they want to head in or have yet to find a major that holds their interest.
“Sharp Right Turn” Students – These students have been working toward declaring a specific major or have already declared a major, but quickly decide they want to head in a different direction (e.g. a student that is interested in Biology and decides to switch to Political Science).
“Head-On Collision” Students – These students have already “hit the wall” and cannot go any further in their current major. Many of these students are struggling academically and may be on or are nearing an academic warning or probation status.
As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to:
* Clearly identify the various subpopulations of exploratory/undecided students
* Assess the unique needs of different types of exploratory/undecided students
* Develop appropriate strategies to guide and retain exploratory/undecided students
* Better understand the decision making processes that guide exploratory/undecided students when attempting to select or remain in a major
The MSU Retention Initiative: Creating a Retention Culture at Missouri State ...missouristatesoar
Internal research revealed seven intervention points for retaining new students at Missouri State University. Student Orientation, Advisement & Registration (SOAR) is one of nine units that evaluated its interaction with new students from initial contact through the first year to take action to retain them. This presentation describes the research and intervention process.
Presented at the 2013 NODA national conference.
Interfolio Presents: Supporting Non-Tenure Track Faculty, with Adrianna Kezar...Interfolio Inc
Interfolio presents Adrianna Kezar, Co-Director of the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California, giving a presentation on what academic institutions can do to better assist the many faculty members they employ off the tenure track.
1. Certificate in Undergraduate Research
Project Lead
Ann Marie Fallon
Director, Professor
Urban Honors College
Primary Collaborators
Toeutu Falaeava, Director McNair
Suzanne Estes, Director LSAMP
3. Here’s the Problem in a Bullet Points
• There are multiple ways for undergraduates to engage in research at PSU, both on
campus and off-campus;
• Students often take on these projects in addition to regular coursework, these
experiences may or may not be counted towards their degree IF they are taken for
credit;
• Supervision of undergraduate research is uneven across campus and access to
publication and presentation venues is also varied;
• Recognition of this valuable research experience is by extension uneven, research
credits may or may not appear on transcripts, research counts towards Honors
designation but isn’t necessarily required, students not in Honors don’t have an official
recognition of their work.
5. Here’s the Solution in Bullet Points
Undergraduate Research Certificate
• Allows students to count a variety of high-quality research
experiences towards academic certification
• Acknowledges the multiple types of research projects ongoing
throughout the community
• Provides support for engaging and high quality research
experiences for undergraduates across the region.
6. Here’s What the Solution Looks Like
Undergraduate Research Certificate
