Month: February 2017

“To be, or not to be, that is the question,” is an often quoted Shakespearean line. I love a good quote, but am often guilty of not knowing the origin of the quote. So I thought I would research some of my favorite assessment quotes and share them with you; including a few new ones from our keynote speakers for our Assessment Matters Conference on May 5, 2017. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This quote is often wrongly credited to Albert Einstein; however, the author is unknown. “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin “Ultimately, the most fruitful way to learn if the conclusions that we have drawn from assessment data are correct is to try to change something and see what happens.” Drs. Charles Blaich Continue reading Don’t Quote Me!→

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Flowers, candy, and stuffed animals of many varieties will be given to sweethearts and potential sweethearts all over the country. This day the Office of Outcomes Assessment would like to return to the days of yore and present you with a poem to show you we do have a heart and care about you; not just your data. Assessment Cyclical, measurable, innovative Friend of all educators Lover of cumulative data, research questions, and student learning outcomes Feels elation when student learning is improved Feels frustration when others don’t understand me Wants to see educators from all over the mid-west at the May 5th conference Lives at Johnson County Community College Matters How about showing your faculty and staff you care and send/bring them to the Assessment Matters conference on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This assessment bouquet includes keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and a preconference the afternoon before. Topics being Continue reading Assessment Matters! A Valentine’s Day Poem→