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Outcomes-based Assessment for Career Services

July 20-22, 2009 :: Boston, MA

Increased pressure to measure results and stringent accreditation standards are making it necessary for career services officers to move beyond counting office visits, job postings, and placements. A more sophisticated assessment methodology can help you align programming with your goals and justify departmental expenditures.

Join us to learn the theoretical perspective behind outcomes-based assessment and apply it as you develop a plan to take back to your institution. We will discuss key elements of an outcomes-based assessment plan, including:

Developing outcomes
Choosing a method for collecting data
Analyzing data
Making decisions about programmatic changes
Connecting theory to professional and accreditation standards
Closing the assessment loop by connecting the changes to long-term objectives

First Year Student Programs Assessment Workshop

July 23-24, 2009 :: Boston, MA

Increased pressure to improve efficiency and accountability are making it necessary for all first year programs to demonstrate their contributions to student learning, retention, and development. First-year programming offers a unique opportunity to assess outreach across campus and tie together the educational experience for students with clear, shared goals. A more sophisticated assessment methodology that moves past student satisfaction can help you align programming with these goals and justify departmental expenditures, staffing decisions, and program changes.

Join us to develop a first year student programs assessment plan to take back to your institution. We will discuss key elements of an outcomes-based assessment plan, including:

Developing learning objectives for first year student programs
Developing and refining learning outcomes
Choosing a practical method for collecting data
Creating measurement tools and identifying indicators of student learning
Analyzing data
Making decisions about programmatic changes
Identifying next steps for creating your assessment plan

Planning for a One-Stop Enrollment Services Model

July 27-29, 2009 :: Boston, MA

While the basic premise of the one-stop enrollment services model is the same across institutions–streamlining student service delivery–actual implementation varies widely based on strategic goals, available resources, and student population. In fact, the "one-stop" moniker can refer to a host of institutional changes, ranging from streamlining the registration process to reducing student runaround and from providing individualized in-person service to using the web as a virtual shop. With so many possible approaches, administrators are faced with the challenge of determining which changes are right for their college or university.

Join us for help in considering the available options from diverse institutional perspectives. We will examine five main components involved in the planning and implementation process:

Process redesign
Physical space considerations
HR issues–Change management & training
The advantages and use of technology
Assessment methods

What People are Saying About Our Conferences

Online Course Design

"WOW this conference delivered beyond my expectations! Not only did the conference actually include what was promised, the resources that I left with – especially those that were housed online – were excellent and immediately transferrable to my needs!"
-Karen J. Barr, Ph.D., Professor, Nicolet Area Technical College

Engaging in Collaborative Strategic Planning

"A highly engaging, hands-on conference that showcases many of the tools needed to effectively and efficiently implement strategic planning. I will be able to seamlessly adopt many of these tools at my college starting next week."
-Erik Christensen, Chair, Natural Science Department, South Florida Community College

Planning for a One-Stop Enrollment Services Model

"The delivery of this conference exceeded my expectations. Participants were engaged in a manner that reflected the unique needs of each campus. I'd encourage any schools considering this service model to attend."
-Holly Bigelow, Director, Admissions & Records, Rochester Community & Technical College

Developing a Leadership Giving Program to Elevate Your Annual Fund

"The organization and setting for this conference was impeccable. The faculty has and shared a wealth of practical knowledge and experience. As someone transitioning into this field, this conference will be invaluable."
-J. Scott Nelson, Associate Director, Leadership Giving, Furman University

Outcomes-Based Assessment for Career Services

"This conference helped translate assessment from the theoretical to the practical, and our team left with concrete tools to apply immediately to our program."
-Jennifer J. Ewing, Counselor/Research Coordinator, Stephen F Austin University