The Joy of Assessment

Romancing Narratives of Student Success from Outcomes and Rubrics

Assessment: we must do it, so let's make it useful! Panelists from different accrediting regions and varied programs—from the community college to the BA and BFA to the MFA—discuss practical ways to develop learning outcomes, write meaningful outcomes criteria, gather data, and describe the results. This panel provides ideas to streamline the assessment process, meet accreditors' expectations, and communicate the value of our programs as we identify ways to improve them.

Many AWP members are required to participate in program assessment, and AWP can offer support for these faculty to create assessment processes that improve their creative writing programs and the discipline as a whole. Our panelists have expertise and hands-on experience in all phases of assessment, in all levels of higher education, and in creative writing pedagogy. Assessment is difficult in the arts and humanities, yet it is vital to keep pace with trends that define the university.

Panelists

Anna Leahy, Chapman University
Mary Cantrell, Tulsa Community College
Aileen Murphy, Virginia Tech
Judith Baumel, Adelphi University
Stephanie Vanderslice, University of Central Arkansas
Kendall Dunkelberg, Mississippi University for Women


Welcome to the wiki for our panel, presented at AWP in Denver, April 10, 2010

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