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Get a Jump Start Using the ACS Assessment Tool for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs

Get a Jump Start Using the ACS Assessment Tool for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs. A Resources for Excellence Workshop. 213th Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium Conference San Diego City College, San Diego, CA March 12 th , 2016.

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Get a Jump Start Using the ACS Assessment Tool for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs

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  1. American Chemical Society Get a Jump Start Using the ACS Assessment Tool for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs A Resources for Excellence Workshop 213th Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium Conference San Diego City College, San Diego, CA March 12th, 2016

  2. ACS Guidelines for Chemistry Programs in Two-Year Colleges Implementing the Guidelines can help programs and institutions: • Align their missions • Meet the needs of a diverse student body • Support the institution and the community • Articulate with programs to which students transfer • Compare to programs of recognized quality American Chemical Society

  3. What is the assessment tool? • Self-Assessment of your Department and School • Based on the ACS Guidelines for Chemistry in the Two-Year College • Found on the web or booklet form • Who has done it? • Over 65 schools across the country • Every demographic of school • Continually changing to match the updates to Guidelines and optimize processes and feedback to schools. www.acs.org/2YGuidelines American Chemical Society

  4. What is the goal of completing the tool? • Stated Purposes: • Aid in strategic planning • Provide background for funding requests • Conduct internal program review • Acquire support for college’s accreditation • Conduct national or regional benchmarking • Other Purposes: • Learning about your department and school • Provide a clearer vision for your work • Free framework for outside evaluation American Chemical Society

  5. Why to use ACS assessment tool? • The ACS Assessement Tool for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs is a resource to help your institution evaluate the strengths and opportunities for growth in: • Chemistry transfer programs • Chemistry-based technology programs • Chemistry courses offered in support of allied programs • The assessment tool provides a framework to develop a comprehensive portrait of education within the context of the ACS Guidelines for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs.* American Chemical Society

  6. Can I get feedback when I use the assessment tool? • Registration for the 2016 review cycle is now open. The review cycle provides support for completing the tool, as well as third-party feedback on your assessment • Optional review process • Reviews completed by Assessment Review Panel • Registration for review of your assessment will be open January 18 through April 18, 2016 http://surveys.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HAMwdk17GhZ9l3 • May 30, 2016: Single section of assessment due for initial feedback • Conference calls and reminder emails • Completed tool due September 12th, 2016 www.acs.c o m American Chemical Society

  7. Can I get feedback when I use the assessment tool? • Review Process • Individually reviewed by 3-5 peers • Face-to-face meeting of 2-3 reviewers to prepare a letter with comments (received in January) • Participants in the review process receive: • Customized feedback based on the Assessment Review Panel review • Aggregate summary of notable practices gleaned from all assessment reports • Toolkit for sharing results with administration • Highlight strengths • Suggest ideas for growth • Identify potentially useful resources Follow up survey • Feedback on the process • Request additional assistance American Chemical Society

  8. Tips for using the assessment tool • Decide what you would like to accomplish • Complete only the sections that help you with your goals • Work on one section at a time and take breaks. • Plan ahead. • If working together have planned meetings. • Be honest and complete. • The more you write the better feedback you get. • Ask for help. • Call: 1-800-227-5558, ext. 6108 • Email: 2YColleges@acs.org American Chemical Society

  9. Areas of The Assessment Tool I. Institutional Overview II. Institutional Environment III. Chemical Safety IV. Faculty and Staff V. Infrastructure VI. Curriculum VII.UndergraduateResearch, Internships, and Related Opportunities VIII. Student Academic Counseling, Career Advising, and Mentoring XI. Self-Evaluation and Assessment X. Partnerships American Chemical Society

  10. More questions? • ACS Undergraduate Programs Office • Blake Aronson, Sr. Education Associate • 1-800-227-5558, ext. 6108 • 2YColleges@acs.org • Facilitator • Olga Katkova: okatkova@tmcc.edu • Other resources • ACS Guidelines for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs (www.acs.org/2YGuidelines) • ACS two-year college resources (www.acs.org/2YColleges) American Chemical Society

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