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ALFI at Brandman University

Assessment of Adult Programs: Lessons Learned and New Approaches Laurie Dodge Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Assessment and Planning Brandman University. ALFI at Brandman University.

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ALFI at Brandman University

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  1. Assessment of Adult Programs: Lessons Learned and New ApproachesLaurie Dodge Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Assessment and PlanningBrandman University

  2. ALFI at Brandman University Brandman University has conducted assessment of Adult Learning Focused Principles (ALFI) through a paper-based portfolio system for the past seven years at twenty-six campuses.  In this session, information will be presented on the successful launch of an e-portfolio system for assessing ALFI Principles that aligns with university key strategic indicators and meets individual campus cultures and needs.  In addition, the process for developing an e-portfolio system and the rubric for evaluation will be shared.

  3. Why Is Assessment Important • Accountability • Show Evidence • Data demonstrating strengths and weaknesses • Show-case accomplishments • Continuous improvement • Data-driven strategic approach to address areas of improvement

  4. ALFI at Brandman University • 8 ALFI Principles + 1 BU Customized Principle (Mission) • Principles are aligned to WASC Standards • Assess two principles each year

  5. ALFI at Brandman University • Standardize • Avoid “scrapbook” submissions • Targeted evidence gathering • Focused goal setting • Flexibility • Able to create own goals • Choose evidence

  6. ALFI at Brandman University • Use existing key performance indicators • Advising survey • Student satisfaction survey • Alumni survey • Work environment survey • Course evaluations

  7. ePortfolio • Ease of submission • Transparency

  8. Process • Standardized approach with templates • Complete Assessment Report Template • Upload two pieces of evidence • Establish Goals using Template • Goals assessed after 6 months • Rubric applied to Assessment Report, Submitted evidence, and Goal Attainment

  9. Assessment Report

  10. Evidence

  11. Goals

  12. Goals Assessed

  13. Rubric

  14. Rubric Applied

  15. Closing the Loop • Feedback provided to Campus Directors • Letter • Follow-up at monthly meeting • Sharing rubric • Bridge with Student Affairs

  16. Closing the Loop

  17. Lessons Learned • Give campus directors a full year to assess their goals • Allow more than two pieces of evidence • Apply rubric scores more strictly (no use of decimals)

  18. Questions?

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