T12

Conducting Assessment of Academic Advising

Charlie Nutt

Abstract

This topical session will present the processes involved in assessment of academic advising, with focus on the development of student learning outcomes and identification of multiple measures for the assessment of academic advising. Participants will be facilitated through the assessment process, and will identify stakeholders, programmatic and student learning outcomes, and outcome measures specific to their respective academic advising programs.

Outline

I.Review of assessment cycle

II.Identifying stakeholders

III.Identifying student learning outcomes

IV.Using the CAS Standards

V.Mapping the students’ learning experiences

VI.Identifying measures

VII.Assessment as research

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NACADA Academic Advising Summer Institute 2011

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