Outcomes Assessment Training: Scheduling for a Six-Year Timeline

Mesa College; LOFT (LRC 4th Floor)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Faculty Flex #90423

Scheduling the six year timeline- the timeline for completion of all outcomes for all courses in instruction is a six year period. departments vary significantly in size, from 10-140 classes. Outcomes assessment should be a continuous, on going process of assessment and reflection. While larger departments may need the entirety of the six years to assess all of their courses, smaller departments should look at completing multiple cycles of assessment within the timeline. This workshop will address questions that Department Outcomes Coordinators might have regarding the appropriate timeline for their departments.

Outcomes assessment is a central element in the overall quality of teaching and learning in higher education. Assessment is an integral component of a coherent educational experience. Well designed assessment and good use of data helps establish clear expectations and provides opportunities for faculty to evaluate classroom practices. The timeline of assessment in integral to continuous improvement of teaching and learning at Mesa.