Assessment Trends in Higher Education: 2017 vs 2019 Insights
Discover the latest assessment trends in higher education comparing data from 2017 to 2019, including institutional outcomes, program evaluations, staff roles, and methods used. Gain valuable insights from a survey of 28 institutions conducted in August-September 2019, shedding light on assessment practices and learning outcomes.
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STATE OF ASSESSMENT 2017VS. 2019 DR. ROBERT J. AWKWARD, PH.D. DIRECTOR OF LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
OVERVIEW 100% Conducted August- September 2019 Participation from 28 Institutions Conducted using Survey Monkey
DO YOU HOST AT LEAST ONE ASSESSMENT DAY? 2017 vs 2019 80% 75.00% 67.86% 70% 60% 50% 2017 2019 40% 30% 25% 25% 20% 7.14% 10% 0.00% 0% Yes No NA
DO YOU HAVE AN ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE? 2017 vs 2019 90% 79% 80% 70% 64.29% 60% 50% 2017 2019 40% 28.57% 30% 21.00% 20% 7.14% 10% 0.00% 0% Yes No NA
DO YOU HAVE INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES? 2017 vs 2019 90% 85.71% 80% 75% 70% 60% 50% 2017 2019 40% 30% 25.00% 20% 14.29% 10% 0.00% 0.00% 0% Yes No NA
DO YOU HAVE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES? 2017 vs 2019 120% 96% 96% 100% 80% 2017 2019 60% 40% 20% 4.00% 4.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0% Yes No NA
DO YOU HAVE A DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT OR SOMEONE DESIGNATED TO FULFILL THIS ROLE? 2017 vs 2019 60% 54% 50% 50% 46.43% 46.00% 40% 2017 2019 30% 20% 10% 3.57% 0.00% 0% Yes No NA
DO YOU HAVE A FACULTY MEMBER WHO FOCUSES ON ASSESSMENT AND RECEIVES SOME FORM OF COMPENSATION (I.E., PAY OR RELEASE TIME)? 2017 vs 2019 80% 67.86% 70% 57.00% 60% 50% 43.00% 2017 2019 40% 32.14% 30% 20% 10% 0.00% 0.00% 0% Yes No NA
ARE YOU CONDUCTING ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING ON YOUR CAMPUS? 2019 NA 3.57% No 7.14% Yes No NA Yes 89.29%
Responses (in order of prevalence): DO YOU USE STANDARDIZED, QUALITATIVE, OR MIXED METHODS OF ASSESSMENT ON CAMPUS? Mixed methods (direct and indirect) 16 Authentic assignments 7 Standardized 6 Course-embedded 4 Survey 2 CCSSE 2 Other (focus groups, reflection, and self-evaluation)
DO YOU DO GENERAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT? WHAT OTHER AREAS ARE ASSESSED (IN PREVALENCE ORDER)? Program/Department 18 General Education 11 VALUE Institute 3 Co-curricular 3 Institutional 2 Indirect - 2
ACTIONS THAT DHE SHOULD UNDERTAKE TO ADVANCE ASSESSMENT ON CAMPUSES (IN PREVALENCE ORDER) Provide Provide dedicated funding for faculty participation (direct or reassigned time) - 5 Get Get assessment added to the MSCA contract 4 Continue Continue to support VALUE Institute 2 Continue Continue to provide professional development workshops 2 Strengthen Strengthen assessment in the MCCC contract Advocate Advocate for full-time assessment positions at institutions Initiate Initiate an online newsletter for assessment best practices
ACTIONS THAT DHE SHOULD UNDERTAKE TO ADVANCE ASSESSMENT ON CAMPUSES (IN PREVALENCE ORDER) Launch Launch an assessment incentive program Provide Provide interpersonal skills training needed to advance assessment work Communicate Communicate the role assessment professional plays and create value for this work Increase Increase emphasis on state universities and UMass campuses
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