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Practical, research-informed training for faculty, program coordinators, and academic leaders committed to using evidence of learning to drive improvement, equity, and accountability. This series equips participants with the frameworks, tools, and templates needed to design meaningful assessments, evaluate program impact, and demonstrate institutional effectiveness.
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Advancing Assessment, Evaluation, and Institutional Effectiveness
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Advancing Assessment, Evaluation, and Institutional Effectiveness Course Overview
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Course-Level Assessment – Building Evidence of Learning
Strengthen classroom-level assessment aligned with learning outcomes and student engagement.
Module One – The Purpose and Principles of Assessment
Understanding formative vs. summative, assessment vs. grading, and the improvement mindset.
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Module One: 1c Assessment Mindset Reflection Worksheet
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Module One: 1e Assessment Mindset Reflection Assignment
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Module One: 1g The Purpose and Principles of Assessment Quiz
Module Two – Writing and Aligning Learning Outcomes
Constructing measurable outcomes aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and program goals.
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Module Two Overview — Writing and Aligning Learning Outcomes
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Module Two: 2a Writing and Aligning Learning Outcomes Video
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Module Two: 2b Developing Measurable Outcomes Reading Resource
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Module Two: 2c Learning Outcome Alignment Template
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Module Two: 2d Case Study – Strengthening Course Outcomes for Clarity
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Module Two: 2e Outcome Alignment Planning Assignment
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Module Two: 2f Module Summary & Reflection – Strengthening Course Design
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Module Two: 2g Writing and Aligning Learning Outcomes Quiz
Module Three – Designing Authentic and Inclusive Assessments
Creating varied, culturally responsive, and meaningful assessment activities.
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Module Three Overview — Designing Authentic and Inclusive Assessments
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Module Three: 3a Designing Authentic and Inclusive Assessments Video
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Module Three: 3b Principles of Authentic Assessment Reading Resource
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Module Three: 3c Authentic Assessment Planning Worksheet
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Module Three: 3d Case Study – Aligning Authentic Assessment with Student Needs
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Module Three: 3e Designing Inclusive Assessments Assignment
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Module Three: 3f Module Summary & Reflection – Assessment as Engagement
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Module Three: 3g Designing Authentic and Inclusive Assessments Quiz
Module Four – Using Rubrics and Feedback Loops
Developing and applying rubrics for consistency and transparency in learning evidence.
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Module Four Overview — Using Rubrics and Feedback Loops
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Module Four: 4a Using Rubrics and Feedback Loops Video
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Module Four: 4b Building Effective Rubrics Reading Resource
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Module Four: 4c Rubric Design and Application Template
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Module Four: 4d Case Study – Using Rubrics to Foster Equity and Transparency
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Module Four: 4e Applying Rubrics for Consistency Assignment
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Module Four: 4f Module Summary & Reflection – Feedback for Growth
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Module Four: 4g Using Rubrics and Feedback Loops Quiz
Module Five – Using Assessment Data to Inform Teaching
Interpreting results, reflecting on effectiveness, and planning for course-level improvements.
Capstone Deliverable: A complete course assessment plan with aligned outcomes, activities, and measures.
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Module Five Overview — Using Assessment Data to Inform Teaching
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Module Five: 5a Using Assessment Data to Inform Teaching Video
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Module Five: 5b Data-Informed Teaching Practices Reading Resource
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Module Five: 5c Course Assessment Analysis Template
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Module Five: 5d Case Study – Turning Data into Action
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Module Five: 5e Course Improvement Action Plan Assignment
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Module Five: 5f Module Summary & Reflection – Closing the Loop
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Module Five: 5g Using Assessment Data to Inform Teaching Quiz
Program-Level Assessment – Connecting Learning to Mission
Build sustainable systems for collecting, interpreting, and using evidence of learning across a program.
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Program-Level Assessment – Connecting Learning to Mission Course Overview
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Module One – From Course to Program: Understanding Alignment
How course-level evidence rolls up to program learning outcomes.
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Module One Overview — From Course to Program: Understanding Alignment
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Module One: 1a From Course to Program Alignment Video
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Module One: 1b Program Alignment Principles Reading Resource
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Module One: 1c Course-to-Program Mapping Worksheet
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Module One: 1d Case Study – Tracing Learning from Course to Program
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Module One: 1e Program Alignment Reflection Assignment
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Module One: 1f Module Summary & Reflection – Seeing the Bigger Picture
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Module One: 1g From Course to Program: Understanding Alignment Quiz
Module Two – Defining Program Learning Outcomes
Writing and mapping outcomes that reflect institutional mission and workforce relevance.
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Module Two Overview — Defining Program Learning Outcomes
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Module Two: 2a Defining Program Learning Outcomes Video
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Module Two: 2b Writing Measurable Program Outcomes Reading Resource
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Module Two: 2c Program Learning Outcomes Development Template
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Module Two: 2d Case Study – Redesigning Program Outcomes for Relevance
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Module Two: 2e Program Learning Outcomes Assignment
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Module Two: 2f Module Summary & Reflection – Aligning Mission and Measurement
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Module Two: 2g Defining Program Learning Outcomes Quiz
Module Three – Curriculum Mapping and Data Collection
Designing curriculum maps, assessment matrices, and efficient data-collection processes.
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Module Three Overview — Curriculum Mapping and Data Collection
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Module Three: 3a Curriculum Mapping and Data Collection Video
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Module Three: 3b Designing Effective Curriculum Maps Reading Resource
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Module Three: 3c Program Curriculum Mapping Template
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Module Three: 3d Case Study – Mapping a Coherent Program Curriculum
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Module Three: 3e Curriculum Mapping and Data Planning Assignment
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Module Three: 3f Module Summary & Reflection – Finding the Gaps
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Module Three: 3g Curriculum Mapping and Data Collection Quiz
Module Four – Collaborative Reflection and Reporting
Engaging faculty in dialogue about results and integrating findings into improvement.
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Module Four Overview — Collaborative Reflection and Reporting
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Module Four: 4a Collaborative Reflection and Reporting Video
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Module Four: 4b Faculty Engagement in Assessment Reading Resource
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Module Four: 4c Program Reflection Planning Worksheet
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Module Four: 4d Case Study – Faculty Dialogue in Action
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Module Four: 4e Collaborative Reflection Summary Assignment
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Module Four: 4f Module Summary & Reflection – Building Shared Ownership
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Module Four: 4g Collaborative Reflection and Reporting Quiz
Module Five – Using Program Assessment for Accreditation and Planning
Embedding results into program review and accreditation documentation.
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Module Five Overview — Using Program Assessment for Accreditation and Planning
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Module Five: 5a Program Assessment for Accreditation and Planning Video
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Module Five: 5b Integrating Assessment into Accreditation Processes Reading Resource
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Module Five: 5c Program Assessment Reporting Template
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Module Five: 5d Case Study – Using Assessment Evidence in Accreditation Review
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Module Five: 5e Program Assessment Improvement Plan Assignment
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Module Five: 5f Module Summary & Reflection – Sustaining Continuous Improvement
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Module Five: 5g Using Program Assessment for Accreditation and Planning Quiz
Program Evaluation & Institutional Effectiveness – Measuring Impact and Driving Improvement
Use evaluation frameworks to measure program impact and drive institutional improvement.
Module One – Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction
Conceptual clarity and why both matter for institutional effectiveness.
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Module One Overview — Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction
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Module One: 1a Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction Video
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Module One: 1b Distinguishing Assessment and Evaluation Reading Resource
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Module One: 1c Comparison Framework Worksheet
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Module One: 1d Case Study – When Assessment Becomes Evaluation
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Module One: 1e Assessment vs. Evaluation Reflection Assignment
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Module One: 1f Module Summary & Reflection – Integrating Evidence and Impact
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Module One: 1g Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction Quiz
Module Two – Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks
Identifying inputs, outputs, and outcomes using evaluation planning tools.
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Module Two Overview — Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks
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Module Two: 2a Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks Video
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Module Two: 2b Introduction to Logic Models Reading Resource
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Module Two: 2c Evaluation Framework Planning Template
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Module Two: 2d Case Study – Building a Logic Model for a Student Support Program
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Module Two: 2e Logic Model Development Assignment
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Module Two: 2f Module Summary & Reflection – Connecting Inputs to Outcomes
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Module Two: 2g Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks Quiz
Module Three – Collecting and Analyzing Data for Evaluation
Integrating qualitative and quantitative methods for holistic insights.
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Module Three Overview — Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data
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Module Three: 3a Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data Video
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Module Three: 3b Quantitative and Qualitative Data Strategies Reading Resource
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Module Three: 3c Data Collection and Analysis Planning Worksheet
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Module Three: 3d Case Study – Measuring the Impact of a First-Year Seminar
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Module Three: 3e Data Analysis Summary Assignment
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Module Three: 3f Module Summary & Reflection – Using Evidence to Tell the Story
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Module Three: 3g Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data Quiz
Module Four – Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders
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Module Four Overview — Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders
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Module Four: 4a Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders Video
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Module Four: 4b Strategies for Reporting and Visualization Reading Resource
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Module Four: 4c Stakeholder Communication Plan Template
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Module Four: 4d Case Study – Turning Data into a Compelling Narrative
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Module Four: 4e Evaluation Reporting and Communication Assignment
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Module Four: 4f Module Summary & Reflection – From Results to Action
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Module Four: 4g Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders Quiz
Module Five – Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
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Module Five Overview — Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
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Module Five: 5a Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Video
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Module Five: 5b Institutional Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement Reading Resource
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Module Five: 5c Continuous Improvement Planning Template
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Module Five: 5d Case Study – Embedding Evaluation into Institutional Practice
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Module Five: 5e Institutional Improvement Plan Assignment
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Module Five: 5f Module Summary & Reflection – Leading the Culture of Evidence
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Module Five: 5g Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Quiz
Final Section – Summary, Evaluation & Certificate
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Course Summary
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Course Overview
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