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
References
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NACADA Academic Advising Summer Institute 2011
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