Academic program professional development offerings are currently provided through the Focus on Teaching and Learning (FOTL) series and the Assessment Leadership Institute. We occasionally provide sessions on selected topics of interest in the assessment world and invite guest speakers to conduct workshops for faculty on campus.
Visit our Assessment Resources page for more details and tools for the assessment process.
Assessment and Action Plan Update: ‘Get it Done’ Session for Academic Programs
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. 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) being assessed.
- During | Ask questions, get support, & complete the update.
- After | Cross it off your “to do” list!
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | TBD |
| Friday, September 26, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
| Friday, October 24, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Spector Room, Bird Library Room 608 |
Previous Workshop Presentations and Materials
Several workshops have been offered on campus over the last few years. Presentation materials 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 Workshop
- September 11, 2017: Real-Time Student Assessment: A Shared Commitment to Improve Currently Enrolled Students’ Equitable Performance
- August 21, 2017: Assessment Made Easier
- November 18, 2016: Understanding and Using Assessment Results
- October 14, 2016: Classroom Assessment Techniques
- September 23, 2016: Introduction to Rubrics
- April 02, 2015: Assessment in Academic Programs
Real-Time Student Assessment: A Shared Commitment to Improve Currently Enrolled Students’ Equitable Performance
On September 11, 2017, Peggy Maki conducted a workshop on improving the equitable performance of currently enrolled students. Find below the slides from the presentation:
- Presentation Real-time Student Assessment: A Shared Commitment to Improve Currently Enrolled Students’ Equitable Performance (*.pptx)
Assessment Made Easier
On August 21, 2017, Jill Ferguson conducted a workshop on assessment for students in creative disciplines. Find below the slides from the presentation:
- Presentation Assessment Made Easier (*.pptx)
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:
Classroom Assessment Techniques
On October 14, 2016, Thomas Angelo conducted a workshop at Syracuse University on how to incorporate useful assessment techniques in the classroom. The activities of the workshop modeled the techniques and ideas that were presented. Find below the slides and handout from the presentation:
- Presentation Doing Assessment as if Teaching and Learning Matter Most (*.pptm)
- Handout to the presentation (*.pdf)
Session Recording
Click the video bottom below to access a recording of the session. You will need to log in to Kaltura using your netID and password to access the video.
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)
Assessment in Academic Programs
On April 02, 2015, Barbara E. Walvoord conducted a workshop on assessment in academic programs. Please find the video of the workshop below: