In Kansas its more likely April thunderstorms bring May mosquitoes flowers. Although April in Johnson County is historically wet and windy with unpredictable temperatures; May is sunny with mild temperatures and is all-around a beautiful month. May 5 is anticipated to be sunny with temps in the mid to upper 70s. An excellent day for the Assessment Matters conference.
Come enjoy the day with colleagues from around the Midwest and beyond in the Regnier Center located on the campus of Johnson County Community College. Have a cup of coffee and a pastry while you browse through and choose your morning breakout sessions to attend. Please consider Assessment and Campus-Wide Engagement: Incorporating a Center for Teacher and Learning presented by Dr. Jelena Ozegovic, Dr. Tiffany Bohm, Tom Grady, and Julian Gonzalez from Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Creating a culture of assessment is often a significant challenge at many community colleges. Institutions are increasing recognition and awareness that assessment should inform curriculum, teaching, and learning. This session will focus on ways to utilize a Center for Teaching and Learning to help facilitate such assessment conversations; provide training and opportunities for faculty to learn about teaching and learning; and help create a culture that sustains and values improvements in learning for both faculty and students.
Maybe a glass of orange juice and fresh fruit is more appealing while you ponder attending Gaining a Greater Understanding of Embedded Core Skills in the Content of General Education Courses presented by a panel from Emporia State University.
Following recommendations from a Higher Learning Commission 10-year site visit in March 2015, Emporia State University has been addressing a common issue in higher education: the assessment of general education courses in terms of student learning outcomes. This presentation and small group breakout session will highlight GEAT’s initial plan in 2016-2017 to examine syllabi from the core skills courses and to administer a survey to faculty teaching these courses. GEAT’s outcome by the end of Spring 2017 is to gain a greater understanding of embedded core skills in the content of general education courses. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their general education experiences with the panel participants both collectively and individually.
Whatever your interest, you must register to have a choice of great presentations and meaningful conversations around assessment. For more information, visit the Assessment Matters Conference blog page. You can also begin making your session selections by browsing the 2017 Assessment Matters Program.
May never looked so lovely.