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02/13/2008

SC #2 ... Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Outcomes-Based Assessment of Communication Programs: Making a Difference in the Quality of Student L

Short Course #2 ... Thursday, 3:00 � 5:00pm

Outcomes-Based Assessment of Communication Programs: Making a Difference in the Quality of Student Learning

Instructors: Thomas Flynn, Slippery Rock University; Valerie Swarts, Slippery Rock University; James Laux, Slippery Rock University; Christine Pease-Hernandez, Slippery Rock University; Bruce Russell, Slippery Rock University

This short course explores methods of student-learning outcomes assessment used to evaluate our communication degree programs and meeting regional accreditation standards. In addition to meeting accreditation standards, assessment should be about continuously enhancing the quality of student learning, or, making a difference. Discussion will focus on the design and implementation of an appropriate and sustainable assessment plan for communication degree programs. The many challenges and opportunities of assessing learning outcomes will be examined. Participants will be provided with a variety of �user-friendly� materials and information that will aid them in developing assessment plans for their own communication programs and better understanding the role that assessment plays in student learning and teaching effectiveness.

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