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Implementing CAS

Implementing CAS. CAS Standards & CAS Learning Outcomes. Assessment Standards. What makes standards credible?. Tried and tested Endorsed by experts Used by peer universities Standards are specific and pertinent . Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.

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Implementing CAS

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  1. Implementing CAS CAS Standards & CAS Learning Outcomes

  2. Assessment Standards

  3. What makes standards credible? • Tried and tested • Endorsed by experts • Used by peer universities • Standards are specific and pertinent

  4. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education • Active since 1979 • 40 member associations • 100,000 professional members • 41 sets of standards

  5. CAS self-assessment process • Identify participants • Compile evidence & gather expertise • Review evidence • Perform individual assessments • Reconcile to group consensus • Focus on Un-met Standards • Develop & implement corrective measures

  6. More than one standard per office Clinical health programs Health Promotion programs PUSH Counseling services

  7. More than one office per standard Bands & Orchestras Campus Activities Programs Convocations ODoS / SAO PMO ROTC

  8. Partners won’t always be in VPSA Student Conduct Dean of Students Academic Advising Center for Career Opportunities

  9. Partners won’t always be in VPSA Student Conduct Housing & Food Services Dean of Students Center for Career Opportunities Academic Colleges Admissions STAR Academic Advising

  10. Each Self-Assessment Guide contains • Contextual statement • Introduction & instructions • Rating examples • The assessment • Work forms for follow up

  11. 14 components to each standard 8. Diversity 9. Organization & Management 10. Campus Relations 11. Financial Resources 12. Technology 13. Facilities & Equipment 14. Assessment & Evaluation 1. Mission 2. Program 3. Leadership 4. Human Resources 5. Ethics 6. Legal Responsibilities 7. Equity & Access

  12. Three parts to each component • The standards • “Assessment services must have adequate technology to support their mission.” • Ratings • “Assessment services has adequate technology to support its mission and goals.” • A four-point scale: Not Met to Fully Met • Questions • “What evidence exists to confirm that technology is available for all who are served by the program?”

  13. Completing the process • Reconcile individual assessments with the group • Identify which standards are not adequately met • By one office • By all offices • State what isn’t working well enough, and why • Develop & implement corrective plan

  14. Results of the CAS process • If you already achieve the standard: • No extra work • Credit for your achievements • Evidence of your compliance • If you don’t attain the standard: • A new focus for improvement

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