FloridaAMUniversity Presents

You are cordially invited to the 2nd annual

Assessment Training and Research Institute

at

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown

200 North Monroe StreetTallahassee,Fl32301

May 17-19, 2010

Hosted by the Office of University Assessment @ Florida A&M University

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Trudy Banta

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Trudy W. Banta. She is the Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Academic Planning and Evaluation at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Dr. Banta has received numerous national awards for her work and has consulted with faculty and administrators worldwide on the topic of outcomes assessment. Also, she has written/edited some 16 published volumes on assessment, contributed 27 chapters to other published works, and written more than 200 articles and reports. The latest publication being “Designing Effective Assessment: Principles and Profiles of Good Practice”, which includes a chapter on FAMU’s General Education Assessment Model.

Come learn about how to streamline the process of assessment into six precise steps. Be a part of a professional development agenda that will provide continuous support and forge a simplified assessment process that meets internal and external requirements.Participants will also share good practices in assessment and research on using the results for improvements at their respective institutions.

For registration information and event details

go to and click on ATARI.

Please direct all further inquiries to the Office of University Assessment: 850-412-5266

Office of University Assessment @ FloridaAMUniversity Presents

Assessment Training and Research Institute

About the Assessment Training and Research Institute

Pressures from the public and requirements to document institutional effectiveness are some of the forces that have brought assessment into the limelight. It is a good thing that institutions are waking up to the clarion call to provide solid evidence of student learning outcomes. Assessment is a multi-step process as reflected in the F.A.M.O.U.S. Approach, which has been tested and found to be easily adaptable and implementable.

The Assessment Training and Research Institute is designed for practitioners to develop/reinforce the skills for designing and managing the challenges of implementing assessment programs, processes, or projects. In particular, participants of the ATARI will be guided through each step of the F.A.M.O.U.S. Approach and the provided hands-on experiences will give them the confidence necessary to implement and manage successful assessment systems. Concurrent sessions focused on “closing-the-loop” will also allow for participants to share their experiences with implementing desirable changes based on assessment findings.

Institute Theme and Areas of Interest

The 2nd Annual ATaRI theme is “The Closed Loop: Where is the Evidence?” Consistent with this theme, we are accepting proposals to be presented that highlight research related to assessment efforts, particularly research on how assessment activities have enhanced student performance, student services, as well as developed institutional effectiveness.

Topic Areas of Interest are:

Improvement decisions triggered by assessment results. What kinds of changes/improvements in programs/services have resulted from assessment findings? What key findings from assessment guided these changes/improvements? What specific roles, if any, were played by key stakeholders (faculty, students, staff, and administrators) in the change/improvement process? What are the lessons learned from this process that can be beneficial to others?

Impact of assessment on programs/institutional effectiveness with focus on areas such as improvement, accountability, or accreditation. How has assessment made a difference in the program/institution’s effectiveness in achieving improvement, accountability, or accreditation? What impact has assessment made with regards to student learning outcomes, student service outcomes, or the institution’s processes outcomes? What are the lessons learned that can be beneficial to others?

Implemented improvements based on assessment results: course/classroom, program/department, institutional level, or student affairs. What specific improvements, as a result of assessment, were achieved at the course or program levels for instructional programs? How were processes improved at the unit or divisional level for administrative units as a result of assessment? What evidence is available to show changes and improvements? What differences or improvements has assessment enabled? What are the lessons learned that can be beneficial to others?

Obtaining/securing grant funding based on assessment results. What roles did the assessment process play in securing funding? How were the assessment results used in this process of obtaining funding? What are the lessons learned from this process that can be beneficial to others?

Improving student enrollment and retention. How did the assessment processes lead to improvement in student enrollment and retention? How were the assessment results used for improving student enrollment and retention? What are the lessons learned that can be beneficial to others and the next steps?

Office of University Assessment @ Florida AM University Presents

Assessment Training and Research Institute

May 17-19, 2010 * Aloft Tallahassee Downtown

* Tallahassee, FL

The host hotel for ATaRI will be the Aloft Tallahassee Downtown. To make reservations, call 850-513-0313or 1-877-462-5638 and mention FAMU Assessment Training, Group Code/Type: /SMERF.

The cost of the hotel will be $99.00 per night plus tax.

Reservations must be received by 04/25/2010.

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown

200 North Monroe Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Phone: (850) 513-0313

Fax: (850) 513-0316

Aloha! Aloft Tallahassee Downtown is a bold new hotel featuring loft-inspired design in the Florida Panhandle! They are in the heart of downtown’s historic streets, a short stroll from the State Capitol complex and centrally located to both Florida State and Florida A&M Universities!

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown offers easy breezy access to the entire area—but is light-years from all those other run-of-the-mill hotels. Abuzz with the energy of discovery and interaction, this bold new lodging alternative will surely inspire you to explore our namesake city and its scenic surroundings.
Transportation Options

The name says it all—Aloft Tallahassee Downtown—so the location’s kind of a no-brainer, in the heart of this vibrant capital city. Getting there’s a snap, thanks to Tallahassee Regional Airport just 7 miles away. Served by several of the major domestic airlines, it’s a handy hub for arriving in the area.

After you make it through baggage claim, grab a cab—it’s a flat $20 fare to the downtown location. You could also pick up a rental car. Or call Sessaly Rose Transit at (850) 222-8232 or Toll Free (888) 289-1839 for shuttle service—round trip about $35.

If you plan to stay local or just prefer not to drive, though, a car’s not entirely necessary. Tallahassee is great on foot, and the hotel is within walking distance of loads of attractions. When you get tired of hoofing it, there are plenty of cabs, plus the complimentary shuttle can zip you to several points in the immediate area. View transportation options for and getting around.

Nearer to Atlanta than Miami, Tallahassee is "The Other Florida" in attitude, topography, climate and lifestyle. With more than 5,300 rooms in more than 53 hotels and motels, Tallahassee offers a blend of Southern-style inns, rustic campsites, family-owned economy lodges and impressive corporate hotels. From fast food to five-star, Tallahassee serves up an excellent selection of tantalizing restaurants. Tickling the taste buds are specialties ranging from homemade country sausage and melt-in-your-mouth steaks to wild game and succulent seafood fresh from the Gulf.

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Office of University Assessment @ Florida AM University Presents

Assessment Training and Research Institute

May 17-19, 2010 * Aloft Tallahassee Downtown * Tallahassee, FL

ATARI RegistrationInformation

Please complete the registration form, include full payment, and return to the address below. Hotel fees are not included. Or register online with a credit card.

ATaRI Online Registration

Registration Deadline: April 25, 2010

Cancellations received on or before April 25, 2010will receive a refund less a $75.00 administrative fee. No refunds will be awarded after April 25, 2010.

Regular Registration$325.00received by April 25, 2010

Late/Onsite Payment*$425.00check/money order only

All forms of payment should be made payable to Florida A&M University

Please mail registrationform and payment to:

Florida A & M University

P.O. Box 864485

Orlando, FL 32886-4485

For additional conference information contact Brandi Newkirk at (850) 412-5266 or

OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENT
Florida A&M University
P.O. Box 70600
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Phone: (850)412-5265
Fax: (850)412-5267
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2nd annual Assessment Training and Research Institute

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