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ERIC Number: ED594970
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-2155-7535
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University-Wide Assessment Days: The James Madison University Model. The AIR Professional File, Spring 2019. Article 144
Pastor, Dena A.; Foelber, Kelly J.; Jacovidis, Jessica N.; Fulcher, Keston H.; Sauder, Derek C.; Love, Paula D.
Association for Institutional Research
James Madison University has used dedicated Assessment Days for more than 30 years to collect longitudinal data on student learning outcomes. Our model ensures all incoming students are tested twice: once before beginning classes and again after accumulating 45-70 credit hours. Although each student completes only four instruments during a 2-hour testing period, 25 different assessments are administered, thereby allowing for the examination of student growth on a variety of different outcomes. This article describes our model and outlines the logistics involved in planning for Assessment Day, including the physical and human resources needed for its success. We also address changes we have made over the years and the challenges we continue to encounter. Our intention is to share lessons learned and encourage readers to consider how our model might be adapted for the assessment of programs both large and small at their own institutions.
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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