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.
2024-2025 Workshop Series: Building Skills and Practices for Effective Assessment
Co-Curricular Programs/Units
Assessment Essentials: Building a foundation to enhance the student experience
Join us for a workshop designed to equip programs/units with fundamental knowledge and practical strategies for effective co-curricular assessment. Whether you are new to the assessment role or looking to refine existing practices, this workshop offers insights and tools to elevate assessment and action planning.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08 / 07 / 2024 | 10 am – 11 am | Hillyer Room, Bird Library |
Dive Deep into the Data: Learn how to break down data to study equity in the student experience
Effectively analyzing and interpreting data is critical for fostering equitable student experiences. This two-part workshop offers a comprehensive look at methods and tools that can be used to break down data and uncover insights that promote equity. In session 1, participants will learn how to identify a data point, consider subgroups of students to break down the data, and consider meaningful criteria. Session 2 provides an opportunity to dive deeper into your own data through disaggregation of results and to identify facilitation strategies for making meaning of the findings with your colleagues. Join us for these interactive sessions and come away with agency to uncover insights, spark conversations, and drive meaningful change in student experiences.
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 1/24/2025 | 11 am – 12 pm | TBD |
| Part 2 | 2/14/2025 | 11 am – 12 pm | TBD |
Turning Assessment Results into Actions
Unlock the potential of assessment data to inform meaningful change for your program/unit. The true power of the assessment process lies in translating data into actionable insights. Join us in an exploration of strategies and best practices for effectively using assessment results to identify gaps and areas for growth, leading to informed actions to foster student and operational success.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21/ 2025 | 10 am – 11 am | TBD |
Functional Units
Assessment Essentials: Building a foundation to enhance campus operations and the student experience
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to equip staff with fundamental knowledge and practical strategies for conducting effective functional assessment. Whether you are new to the assessment role or looking to refine existing practices for your unit, this workshop offers insights and actionable tools to elevate assessment and action planning.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 / 24 / 2024 | 10 am – 11 am | Hillyer Room, Bird Library |
Dive Deep into the Data: Learn how to break down data to enhance campus operations and support the student experience
Effectively analyzing and interpreting data is critical for enhancing ampus operations and fostering equitable student experiences. This two-part workshop offers a comprehensive look at methods and tools that can be used to break down data and uncover insights that promote positive change. In session 1, participants will learn how to navigate collected data to identify patterns and trends, including through disaggregation. Session 2 provides an opportunity to dive deeper into your own data and to identify facilitation strategies for aking meaning of the findings with your colleagues. Join us for these interactive sessions and come away with agency to uncover insights, spark conversations, and use assessment results to drive meaningful change in your unit.
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 1/24/2025 | 1 pm – 2 pm | TBD |
| Part 2 | 2/14/2025 | 1 pm – 2 pm | TBD |
Turning Assessment Results into Actions
Unlock the potential of assessment data to inform meaningful change for your unit. The assessment process is most beneficial when it is used to translate evidence into actionable insights. Join us in an exploration of strategies and best practices for effectively using assessment results to identify areas for growth and continuous improvement, leading to informed actions to support student and operational success.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21/ 2025 | 3 pm – 4 pm | TBD |
GET IT DONE SESSIONS
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 2023-24 assessment and action plan update for your program/unit. Bring your laptop and 2023-24 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!
Co-curricular Programs/Units
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Peter Graham Room Bird Library Room 114 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hillyer Room Bird Library Room 606 |
| Friday, September 27, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.. | Executive Conference Room 400 Ostrom Ave. |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Spector Room Bird Library Room 608 |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Spector Room Bird Library Room 608 |
Functional Units
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Peter Graham Room Bird Library Room 114 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hillyer Room Bird Library Room 606 |
| Friday, September 27, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Executive Conference Room 400 Ostrom Ave. |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Spector Room Bird Library Room 608 |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Spector Room Bird Library Room 608 |
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.
Jump to Section
- Meaningful and Manageable: Equity Centered Assessment in Action
- It’s Time to Revise! Presentation Slides for Co-Curricular Program/Unit
- It’s Time to Revise! Presentation Slide for Functional Units
- Moving Beyond Phase 1
- Outcomes-Based Assessment to Support Student Learning and Development
- Understanding and Using Assessment Results
- Introduction to Rubrics
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
- Everyday Assessment Slides (*.pdf)
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.
- Slides (*.pdf)
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.
- Slides (*.pdf)
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.
- Slides (*.pdf)
It’s Time to Revise! Part 2: Creating Strong Targets
On April 9, 2021 participants learned about developing effective target statements.
- Slides (*.pdf)
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:
- Presentation Outcomes-Based Assessment to Support Student Learning and Development (*.pdf)
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:
- Presentation 1–Introduction to Rubrics (course level) (*.pptx)
- Presentation 1–Handout (*docx)
- Presentation 2–Introduction to Rubrics (program level) (*.pptx)
- Presentation 2–Handout 1 (.*docx)
- Presentation 2–Handout 2 (*.pdf)
