Professional Development for Co-Curricular and Functional Programs/Units

The assessment working team (AWT) is offering the following opportunities for co-curricular and functional assessment contacts to engage with other co-curricular and functional programs/units colleagues who are responsible for assessing student learning/operational outcomes and operational objectives respectively.  The aim of these sessions is to develop a support network, learn best practices, and offer feedback on how the AWT can support co-curricular and functional programs/units assessment activities. Please note that Dean’s Offices and University Senate Committees are included as functional units.

Visit our Assessment Resources page for more details and tools for the assessment process.


Assessment and Action Plan Update: ‘Get it Done’ Session for Co-Curricular Programs/Units

The annual Assessment and Action Plan update cover activities occurring between July 1 and June 30 of a given year. The annual assessment and action plan update is due by November 1.

The Assessment Working Team invites you to join a working session to complete the 2024-25 assessment and action plan update for your program/unit. Bring your laptop and 2024-25 data and join us for a working session.

  • Before | Get feedback from your colleagues about what the data means for the student learning outcome(s)/ success outcome(s) being assessed.
  • During | Ask questions, get support, & complete the update.
  • After | Cross it off your “to do” list!
DateTimeLocation
Wednesday, May 21, 20259:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, June 11, 20251:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, July 9, 202511:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, August 6, 20259:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, August 13, 20251:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Friday, September 12, 202511:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.TBD
Friday, September 26, 20259:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Friday, October 10, 20259:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Friday, October 24, 202511:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608

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Assessment and Action Plan Update: ‘Get it Done’ Session for Functional Units

The annual Assessment and Action Plan update cover activities occurring between July 1 and June 30 of a given year. The annual assessment and action plan update is due by November 1.

The Assessment Working Team invites you to join a working session to complete the 2024-25 assessment and action plan update for your unit. Bring your laptop and 2024-25 data and join us for a working session.

  • Before | Get feedback from your colleagues about what the data means for the success outcome(s) being assessed.
  • During | Ask questions, get support, & complete the update.
  • After | Cross it off your “to do” list!
DateTimeLocation
Wednesday, May 21, 202511:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, June 11, 20259:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, July 9, 20251:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, August 6, 202511:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Wednesday, August 13, 20259:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Friday, September 12, 20251:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.TBD
Friday, September 26, 202511:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Friday, October 10, 20251:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608
Friday, October 24, 20251:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608

Register here


Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) Resources

The Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) “provides the opportunity for educators that coordinate assessment for divisions of student affairs to discuss issues to improve their work. ” Below are some of our favorite resources, for even more information visit the SAAL website.


Prior Workshop Presentation and Resources

Several workshops have been offered on campus over the last few years. Presentation materials and other resources are provided below. We are in the process of creating these resources as accessible documents. If you have questions, please contact the assessment working team at assessment@syr.edu.

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Meaningful and Manageable: Equity-Centered Assessment in Action

On May 25, 2022, Gavin Henning conducted a series of interactive workshops to incorporate equity-centered practices and further develop assessment efforts for co-curricular and functional units. Find below session recordings and presentation slides.

Everyday Assessment

Reframing Assessment to Center Equity

Building Your Assessment Toolkit

Turning Assessment Into Action


It’s Time to Revise! Presentation Slides for Co-Curricular Program/Unit

It’s time to Revise! Part 1: Goals and Outcomes

On March 26, 2021 staff engaged in conversations about revising the foundation of a plan to ensure goals and outcomes align well with your mission and divisional priorities.

It’s Time to Revise! Part 2: Creating Strong Criteria

On April 9, 2021 staff learned about different types of measures that can be used and how to establish strong criteria, providing an opportunity to fully develop this final piece of the plan’s foundation.


It’s Time to Revise! Presentation Slide for Functional Units

It’s Time to Revise! Part 1: Goals and Objectives

On March 26, 2021 staff engaged in conversations with the Assessment Working Team and  colleagues about revising the foundation of a plan to ensure goals and objectives align well with your mission and divisional priorities.

It’s Time to Revise! Part 2: Creating Strong Targets

On April 9, 2021 participants learned about developing effective target statements.


Moving Beyond Phase 1

On May 22, 2018, Gavin Henning conducted four workshops to support co-curricular and functional areas in enhancing assessment efforts. Please find the materials from those workshops below:

  • Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Assessment
  • Maximizing the Assessment Toolkit
  • Putting Assessment into Action

Outcomes-Based Assessment to Support Student Learning and Development

On February 14, 2017, Marilee Bresciani conducted a workshop at Syracuse University on how to do outcomes-based assessment for co-curricular units. Find below the slides from the presentation:


Understanding and Using Assessment Results

On November 18, 2016, Linda Suskie conducted a workshop at Syracuse University on how to use the assessment results obtained during the assessment annual cycle. Find below the slides and handout from the presentation:


Introduction to Rubrics

On September 23, 2016, Dannelle D. Stevens conducted two workshops at Syracuse University on rubrics as assessment tools. There was a morning and afternoon session that covered rubrics to use at the course as well as at the program level. Find below the presentations and handouts: