115th Annual Meeting
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General Program

Learn about the Commission’s
Pathways Construction Project:

Sunday, April 11 - Tuesday, April 13

A proposed new model
for continued accreditation




General Program Sessions are listed below by day and time. This year, sessions are characterized by keywords instead of tracks. This year’s program explores current issues in higher education including accountability, assessment of student learning, institutional effectiveness, organizational change, and quality improvement.

Be sure to look at the Pre-Conference and Special Programs for a full view of the 2010 Annual Meeting.

 

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GENERAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUNDAY, APRIL 11

Sun – 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. – Social Function

Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Session No.: G-SUN-715-a
Track: Social and Networking Functions

Sun – 8:30 – 11:30 a.m – Share Fairs, Networking Opportunites, Institutional and Business


Sun – 8:30 – 9:15 a.m – Concurrent Sessions, Business Partner Showcases, and Roundtables

Orientation for New Attendees
Session No.: G-SUN-0830-a
Mark Taylor, Arkansas State University-Beebe

Fostering Faculty Commitment to Liberal Arts Assessment: A Teacher-Driven Model
Session No.: G-SUN-0830-b
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | General Education | Organizational Change
Kevin Gyolai, North Dakota State College of Science
Gloria Dohman, North Dakota State College of Science

Improving Student Learning Using a Manageable, Relevant Approach
Session No.: G-SUN-0830-c
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Program Evaluation | Planning/Strategic Planning
Robert Flaherty, Baker University

Assessment of the Academic Advising Enterprise: From Neophyte to Putting Up a Good Data Fight
Session No.: G-SUN-0830-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Quality Improvement | Mission
Kevin Knutson, Western Michigan University

Beyond Retention: A Comprehensive Approach to the First College Year
Session No.: G-SUN-0830-e
John Gardner, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Betsy Barefoot, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Betsy Griffin, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

Veterans’ Education: Coming Home to the Community College Classroom

Session No.: G-SUN-0830-f
Karen Persky, College of DuPage

Providing Quality and Effective Communication
Session No.: G-SUN-0830-g
Keywords: Communication | Quality Improvement | Institutional Effectiveness
Pamela Cannamore, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Madie Cannamore, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

PEAQ Self-Study Fair
Session No.: G-SUN-0830-s
Track: Social and Networking Functions

Sun – 9:30 – 10:15 a.m – Concurrent Sessions, Business Partner Showcases, and Roundtables

Understanding Commission Monitoring through Reports and Visits
Session No.: G-SUN-0930-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Documenting Student Learning Outcomes and Experiences: A Credentialing Transcript Model For Assessment
Session No.: G-SUN-0930-b
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Assessment of Co-Curricular Offerings | Data Collection/Data Management
Mablene Krueger, Robert Morris University-Illinois
Amy Tworek, Robert Morris University-Illinois

Regular Program Assessment by Motivated Faculty - A Win-Win!
Session No.: G-SUN-0930-c
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Program Evaluation | Adjunct Faculty
Scott van Tonningen, Colorado Technical University

Student Affairs: A Place Where Learning Happens!
Session No.: G-SUN-0930-d
Keywords: Student Affairs/Student Services | Assessment of Student Learning | Collaborations/Partnerships
Michael Cairns, Ferris State University
Kristen Salomonson, Ferris State University
Fred Heck, Ferris State University

Promoting College Readiness for Underserved Students: Collaboration, Creativity and Continuous Quality Improvement

Session No.: G-SUN-0930-e
Keywords: Underserved Populations | Collaborations/Partnerships | Recruitment/Retention
Barbara Read, Inver Hills Community College
Mary McEathron, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Jason Cardinal, Century Community and Technical College
Tadael Emiru, Inver Hills Community College

Community Development Colleges in the Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges
Session No.: G-SUN-0930-f
Cecil Carter, Murray State College

No Marketing Please, We're Academics
Session No.: G-SUN-0930-g
Keywords: Communication | Innovation | Planning/Strategic Planning
Dale Hartley, Pratt Community College

Sun – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m – Concurrent Sessions, Business Partner Showcases, and Roundtables

The Commission’s Change Process: Off-Campus Sites, Locations, Campuses
Session No.: G-SUN-1030-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

The Accreditation Process: A Path to the Enhancement of Planning for Institutional Quality and Effectiveness

Session No.: G-SUN-1030-b
Keywords: Accountability | HLC Criteria for Accreditation | Institutional Effectiveness
Samuel Rankin, Chadron State College

A Comprehensive Program Review Carousel
Session No.: G-SUN-1030-c
Keywords: Program Review | Assessment of Student Learning | Assessment of Co-Curricular Offerings
Kathleen Clauson Bash, Graceland University

Looking at Underserved Student Success in High Impact Practices
Session No.: G-SUN-1030-d
Keywords: Diversity | Assessment of Student Learning | Underserved Populations
Carleen Vande Zande, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Perry Rettig, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

‘Assigning, Responding, and Evaluating’: A Five-Year Program for Assessing Writing
Session No.: G-SUN-1030-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Program Evaluation | General Education
Erik Juergensmeyer, Fort Lewis College

The New Face(book) of Higher Education

Session No.: G-SUN-1030-f
Keywords: Innovation | Organizational Change | Technology/Technology Tools
John Girard, Minot State University
Tom Seymour, Minot State University

The Differences in Global Awareness of Community College Students who Complete Globally-Infused Courses and Those Who Do Not
Session No.: G-SUN-1030-g
Janice Meyer, East Central College

Employee Leadership Training: An Overview
Session No.: G-SUN-1030-h
Keywords: Leadership Development Programs | Organizational Change | Institutional Effectiveness
Thompson Brandt, Highland Community College
Liz Gerber, Highland Community College

Sun – 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

The Commission’s Change Process: Certificate Programs, New Degree Programs and New Degree Levels, Distance Education
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Connecting the Dots: Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation, and Analytics
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-b and G-SUN-0215-b
Keywords: Innovation | Accountability | Organizational Change
Linda Baer, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
Michael Offerman, Capella University
Donald Norris, Strategic Initiatives, Inc.
Charles Lenth, State Higher Education Executive Officers

Life After Re-accreditation: Leveraging the Self-Study and Visit Process in Deliberate Ways

Session No.: G-SUN-0115-c
Keywords: Quality Improvement | Organizational Leadership | HLC Criteria for Accreditation
Joseph Untener, University of Dayton

Going Rogue: What No One is Telling You About Assessment
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Quality Improvement | Institutional Effectiveness
Susan Hatfield, Winona State University

Electronic Outcomes Assessment Reporting: Six Years Worth of Data and Lessons Learned

Session No.: G-SUN-0115-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Data Collection/Data Management | Organizational Change
Brian Inbody, Neosho County Community College

General Education Assessment through Educated Perspective Seminars
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-f
Keywords: General Education | Assessment of Student Learning | Innovation
Suzanne Sydow, Wayne State College
James O'Donnell, Wayne State College
Tamara Worner, Wayne State College

Humanizing Accountability: Embedded Assessment, the Heart of Teaching and Learning
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-g
Keywords: Program Evaluation | Quality Improvement | Faculty Development and Evaluation
Peggy Liggit, Eastern Michigan University
Michael Tew, Eastern Michigan University
Steven Pernecky, Eastern Michigan University

Teaching Generation NeXt: A Pedagogy for Today's Learners
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-h
Keywords: Pedagogy | Teaching | Faculty Development and Evaluation
Mark Taylor, Arkansas State University-Beebe

Distance Learning: Best Practices in Developing an Online Student Orientation
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-i
Keywords: Distance Education | Online Learning | Technology/Technology Tools
Kona Jones, Richland Community College
Elizabeth Jackson, Richland Community College

Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum: Responding to the ACUPCC
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-j
Keywords: Curriculum | Collaborations/Partnerships | Assessment of Co-Curricular Offerings
Betsy Boze, AASCU
Ruth Persons, University of Michigan-Flint
Rich Ringeisen, University of Illinois at Springfield

The College Achievement Program: Filling in the Missing Pieces
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-k
Keywords: Persistence | Institutional Effectiveness | Adult Learners
Laurel End, Mount Mary College
Joy Klotz, Mount Mary College
Jennifer Looysen, Mount Mary College

Internationalizing a Campus: A Framework for Assessing Its Progress
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-l
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Globalization/International Programs | Program Evaluation
Larry Braskamp, Loyola University of Chicago
James Kulich, Elmhurst College
Bob Haak, Augustana College

Sun – 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

Neg Reg and Its Implications for the Commission

Session No.: G-SUN-0215-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Connecting the Dots: Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation, and Analytics
Session No.: G-SUN-0115-b and G-SUN-0215-b
Keywords: Innovation | Accountability | Organizational Change
Linda Baer, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

Using HLC Criteria for Institutional Strategic Planning: Four Years Later
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-c
Keywords: Planning/Strategic Planning | Self-Study Process/Report | HLC Criteria for Accreditation
Terry Smith, Columbia College

Creating a Sustainable Assessment Process to Enhance Student Learning
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Accountability | Data Collection/Data Management
Wendy Marley, Lorain County Community College
Janis Thompson, Lorain County Community College
Karen Wells, Lorain County Community College

Faculty Development as a By-product of a Portfolio Program
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Faculty Development and Evaluation | Communication
K. Scott Alberts, Truman State University
Karen Smith, Truman State University
Douglas Davenport, Truman State University

Lessons Learned: The Process of Building Assessment at Small Institutions
Session No.:G-SUN-0215-f
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Institutional Effectiveness | Quality Improvement
Koreen Ressler, Sitting Bull College
Renee Froelich, Sitting Bull College
D'Arlyn Bauer, Sitting Bull College
Sterling St. John, Sitting Bull College

Whole Person Assessment: Linking Scholarships with Student Learning Outcomes Scores
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-g
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Enrollment Management | General Education
Calvin Easterling, Oral Roberts University
Ralph Fagin, Oral Roberts University

Casting a Broader Net: Diversity, Sustainability, and Community College Transfer Students
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-h
Keywords: Diversity | Innovation | Research Projects/Studies
Katrina Wade-Golden, University of Michigan
John Matlock, University of Michigan

Silos to Seeds: Coordinating and Building Capacity for Online Learning
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-i
Keywords: Online Learning | Collaborations/Partnerships | Planning/Strategic Planning
Mary Ann Danielson, Creighton University
Tracy Chapman, Creighton University
Gail Jensen, Creighton University
Colette O'Meara, Creighton University

Developmental Education Initiative: Building on the Foundation of Achieving the Dream
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-j
Keywords: Collaborations/Partnerships | Innovation | Institutional Effectiveness
Davis Jenkins, Community College Research Center
Laura Meeks, Eastern Gateway Community College
Jerry Sue Thornton, Cuyahoga Community College

Improving the First Year through Self-Study: Lessons from the Field
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-k
Betsy Barefoot, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Elizabeth Lindquist, Metropolitan Community College - Longview
Keith Pickus, Wichita State University

What U.S. Higher Education Must Learn from the Bologna Process
Session No.: G-SUN-0215-l
Keywords: Globalization/International Programs | Accountability | Quality Improvement
Paul Gaston, Kent State University

Sun – 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

Introduction to Pathways-One
Session No.:G-SUN-0315-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes
Incorporating Student Engagement into the Accreditation Process

Incorporating Student Engagement into the Accreditation Process

Session No.: G-SUN-0315-b
Keywords: Institutional Effectiveness | Quality Improvement | Data Collection/Data Management
Courtney Adkins, Center for Community College Student Engagement
Kristin Mallory, Bridgemont Community and Technical College
Randy Olsen, Lake Region State College
April Juarez, Center for Community College Student Engagement

Providing Context to CLA Results at a Research University and a Liberal Arts College

Session No.: G-SUN-0315-c
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | General Education | Accountability
Anne Dueweke, Kalamazoo College
Michael McDonald, Kalamazoo College
Erika Prager, University of Wyoming
Rollin Abernethy, University of Wyoming

Dear Assessment Coordinator...: Advice from Those Who Have Been There

Session No.: G-SUN-0315-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Planning/Strategic Planning | Accountability
Jennifer Fager, Xavier University
Renay Scott, Owens Community College

Developing Student Learning Outcomes: An Institutional Agenda
Session No.: G-SUN-0315-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Diversity | Assessment of Co-Curricular Offerings
Dwyane Smith, Harris-Stowe State University
Michelle McClure, Harris-Stowe State University
Julie Weissman, Harris-Stowe State University

Program Review for Quality Improvement

Session No.: G-SUN-0315-f
Keywords: Program Review | Quality Improvement | Technology/Technology Tools
Kent Richards, Lake Superior College
Mark Magnuson, Lake Superior College

Strategic Alignment: Connecting the Dots between Planning, Program Review, and Assessment

Session No.: G-SUN-0315-g
Keywords: Program Review | Assessment of Student Learning | Institutional Effectiveness
Carole Richardson, Central Michigan University
Claudia Douglass, Central Michigan University
Paula Serra, Central Michigan University

Worldwide Higher Education: UNESCO's World Conference on Higher Education Outcomes
Session No.: G-SUN-0315-h
Keywords: Institutional Effectiveness | Innovation | Globalization/International Programs
Sally Johnstone, Winona State University

Cost Effective First-Year Initiatives: Maintaining Momentum in Hard Times

Session No.: G-SUN-0315-i
John Gardner, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

The Virtual Library: Enriching or Diminishing the Learning Environment
Session No.: G-SUN-0315-j
Keywords: Libraries/Learning Resources | Learning Environment | Online Learning
Alice Crosetto, University of Toledo
Laura Kinner, University of Toledo
Thomas Atwood, University of Toledo

Innovative Learning Delivery: A New Model for A Changing Marketplace
Session No.: G-SUN-0315-k
Keywords: P-16 Collaborations | Innovation | Organizational Change
Kevin Kopischke, Alexandria Technical College
Jan Doebbert, Alexandria Technical College
Sue Collins, Northeast Higher Education District
Roy Smith, Northeast Higher Education District

The Blended Family: The Recruiting and Acculturation of Adjunct Faculty
Session No.: G-SUN-0315-l
Keywords: Adjunct Faculty | Faculty Development and Evaluation | Teaching
Cheryl Torok Fleming, Indiana Wesleyan University
Dennis Mixer, Indiana Wesleyan University
John Johnson, Indiana Wesleyan University

Sun – 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

Pathways Panel-One
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Developing an Institutional Dashboard for Strategic Planning, Accountability, and Communication
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-b
Keywords: Accountability | Planning/Strategic Planning | Technology/Technology Tools
Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Sarah Forbes, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Reconciling Methods to Assess Discipline-Specific and General Education Learning
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-c
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | General Education | Curriculum
Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Karen Alfrey, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Karen Black, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Ethical Issues in Assessment
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Accountability | Quality Improvement
Marsha Watson, University of Kentucky
Judith Eroe, Grand Canyon University
Robert Mundhenk

Assessing College Learning Outcomes in Co-Curricular Activities
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Assessment of Co-Curricular Offerings | Data Collection/Data Management
Jo Ann Burkhardt, Defiance College
Jeffrey Weaner, Defiance College

Making Student Learning Outcomes a Part of The College Culture

Session No.: G-SUN-0415-f
Track: Assessing and Improving Student Learning Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Communication | Innovation
Roger Werbylo, Pima County Community College District
Shelly Dorsey, Pima County Community College District

PEAQ on Steroids: Continual Improvement Using an Old Friend
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-g
Keywords: Quality Improvement | Organizational Change | Institutional Effectiveness
Larry Sanderson, New Mexico Junior College
Steve McCleery, New Mexico Junior College

Systematically Develop Organizational Learning Using On-Line Assessment and Program Review Databases
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-h
Keywords: Organizational Change | Innovation | Quality Improvement
Kim Bender, Colorado State University

Leveraging Online Programs to Establish a Competitive Advantage in a Thriving Global Campus Network
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-i
Keywords: Online Learning | Organizational Leadership | Underserved Populations
Carol Adams, Webster University
Grant Chapman, Webster University
M. Elizabeth Russell, Webster University
Dan Viele, Webster University

Improving Success of the Other New Students: Foundations of Excellence Transfer Focus
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-j
Betsy Barefoot, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Kerri Clopton, University of Northern Iowa
Susan Sciame-Giesecke, Indiana University Kokomo
Betsy Griffin, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

Reconstructing the Family Model: Improving Student Success in STEM
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-k
Keywords: STEM Courses and Programs | Recruitment/Retention | Diversity
Kimberly Kendricks, Central State University
Kumar Nedunuri, Central State University
Anthony Arment, Central State University

Service Learning, The “Nuts and Bolts”
Session No.: G-SUN-0415-l
Keywords: Service Learning | General Education | Teaching
John Phelan, Western Oklahoma State College

Sun – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m – Social Function

Grand Annual Meeting Reception

Session No.: G-SUN-0500-a
Track: Social and Networking Functions

GENERAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE MONDAY, APRIL 12
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Mon – 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m – Social Function

Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Session No.: G-MON-0700
Track: Social and Networking Functions

Mon – 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m – Listening Sessions

Listening Sessions: Institutional Responses to Changes and New Directions within the Commission
Session No.: G-MON-0715-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Listening Sessions: Institutional Responses to Changes and New Directions within the Commission
Session No.: G-MON-0715-b
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Listening Sessions: Institutional Responses to Changes and New Directions within the Commission
Session No.: G-MON-0715-c
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Mon – 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m – Keynote Address

Using Student Learning Outcomes for Accountability and Improvement: The NILOA Agenda
Session No.: G-MON-0815-a
Stanley Ikenberry, University of Illinois
George Kuh, Indiana University Bloomington
Peter Ewell, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems

Mon – 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m – Concurrent Sessions and Businerr Partner Showcases

Perspectives on the Criteria for Accreditation
Session No.: G-MON-0945-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

What is Assessment For?
Session No.: G-MON-0945-b
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Accountability
Michael McPherson, Spencer Foundation

Communicating Meaningful and Measurable Institutional Data to College Constituents
Session No.: G-MON-0945-c
Track: Challenges and Opportunities for Organizational Leadership Keywords: Accountability | Communication | Institutional Effectiveness
Joan McCleish, Mercy College of Health Sciences
Barbara Decker, Mercy College of Health Sciences

Into the Effectiveness Abyss: An Ecological Model Around First-Year Experience
Session No.: G-MON-0945-d
Track: Programs and Structures that Support Student Success Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Institutional Effectiveness | First Year Programs
Shaun Cowman, Rock Valley College
Evan McHugh, Rock Valley College
Patrick Peyer, Rock Valley College
Audra Cooke, Rock Valley College

Developing Faculty Engagement in Teaching and Assessing General Education Outcomes

Session No.: G-MON-0945-e
Track: Assessing and Improving Student Learning Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Faculty Development and Evaluation | General Education
Jeremy Penn, Oklahoma State University
Chris Ray, Oklahoma State University
Jane Swinney, Oklahoma State University

A Performing Arts Model of Mixed Methods Assessment
Session No.: G-MON-0945-f
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Technology/Technology Tools | Pedagogy
Kathleen Perkins, Columbia College Chicago
Jonathan Keiser, Columbia College Chicago

Strategic Planning 101
Session No.: G-MON-0945-g
Track: Challenges and Opportunities for Organizational Leadership Keywords: Planning/Strategic Planning | Organizational Change | Organizational Leadership
Robert Wilkinson, Pittsburg State University

Mission Enhancement 101: From Technical to Comprehensive in Five Steps
Session No.: G-MON-0945-h
Keywords: Organizational Change | Planning/Strategic Planning | Mission
Joyce Helens, Saint Cloud Technical College
Sue Schlicht, Saint Cloud Technical College
Lynette Olson, Saint Cloud Technical College
Alfredo Olivera, Saint Cloud Technical College
Kathy Zavala, Saint Cloud Technical College

Revitalizing Program Review Using Integration, Data Transparency and Online Technology
Session No.: G-MON-0945-i
Keywords: Accountability | Data Collection/Data Management | Program Review
Christina Frazier, Southeast Missouri State University

Engaging Adjunct Faculty: Enhancing Their Voice, Building an Online Community
Session No.: G-MON-0945-j
Keywords: Adjunct Faculty | Innovation | Online Learning
Kathleen Stauber, Loyola University of Chicago
Shirley Simon, Loyola University of Chicago

Foster Care Kids: Aging Out of State Systems and Aging Into Higher Education Institutions
Session No.: G-MON-0945-k
Keywords: Collaborations/Partnerships | Innovation | Recruitment/Retention
Kathie House, Oakland Community College
Pamela Siegfried, Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Jennifer Gentry, The Virginia Foundation for Community Colleges
Yvonne Unrau, Western Michigan University

Mon – 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m – Concurrent Sessions and Businerr Partner Showcases

Commission and Assessement
Session No.: G-MON-1045-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Consortia for Mission-based Learning Outcomes: Comparing Data, Sharing Best Practices
Session No.: G-MON-1045-c
Keywords: Accountability | Collaborations/Partnerships | Mission
Paul Burkhardt, Prescott College
Jack Herring, Prescott College
Kathleen O'Brien, Alverno College
Glen Rogers, Alverno College

Creating and Working Within a Culture of Evidence
Session No.: G-MON-1045-d
Keywords: Accountability | Quality Improvement | Institutional Effectiveness
Jeffrey Seybert, Johnson County Community College

Utilizing Curriculum Mapping to Improve Program and Institutional Learning Outcomes

Session No.: G-MON-1045-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Curriculum | General Education
Bonnie Allen Smith, Hocking College

Academic Glue for General Education, the Major and Co-curricular Experiences
Session No.: G-MON-1045-f
Keywords: General Education | Assessment of Student Learning | Learning Environment
Jessica Jonson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nancy Mitchell, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Energizing the Campus Community through Digital Assessment
Session No.: G-MON-1045-g
Keywords: Institutional Effectiveness | Research Projects/Studies | Technology/Technology Tools
Michael Jackson, Oklahoma City University
Jacci Rodgers, Oklahoma City University

Creating a Culture of Assessment: A University-Wide Program of Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes at a Graduate Health Sciences University
Session No.: G-MON-1045-H
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Data Collection/Data Management | Program Review
John Vitale, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Using a Grassroots Approach to Forward the Agenda of Student Success
Session No.: G-MON-1045-i
Keywords: Organizational Change | Collaborations/Partnerships | Innovation
Sarah Hansen, University of Iowa
Elizabeth Whitt, University of Iowa
Thomas Rocklin, University of Iowa

Retention: One Student at a Time
Session No.: G-MON-1045-j
Keywords: Recruitment/Retention | Enrollment Management | Quality Improvement
Ryan Ruda, Garden City Community College
Kevin Brungardt, Garden City Community College
Deanna Mann, Garden City Community College

Evidence Based Strategies for Recruiting a Diverse Faculty
Session No.: G-MON-1045-k
Keywords: Faculty Development and Evaluation | Diversity | Organizational Change
Abbie Robinson-Armstrong, Loyola Marymount University
Glen Jones, Arkansas State University

Mon – 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – General Session

Not a Moment to Lose: Accreditation’s Narrow Window of Opportunity
Session No.: G-MON-0130-a
Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education

Mon – 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

Overview of Commission Indicators: Financial and Non-Financial
Session No.: G-MON-0230-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Introduction to Pathways - Two
Session No.: G-MON-0230-b
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

From Numbers to Knowledge: Presenting Data without Numbing Your Audience
Session No.: G-MON-0230-c
Keywords: Communication | Institutional Effectiveness | Research Projects/Studies
Trudy Bers, Oakton Community College
Amy Blumenthal, Oakton Community College

21st Century Issues that have Changed Higher Education Forever
Session No.: G-MON-0230-d
Keywords: Adult Learners | Planning/Strategic Planning | Organizational Change
Lee Bash, William Penn University

Using a Capstone Course To Assess Student Learning: Is The End Insight?
Session No.: G-MON-0230-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Teaching | Data Collection/Data Management
David Knopp, Kansas City Kansas Community College

Developing Faculty Ownership of General Education Assessment
Session No.: G-MON-0230-f
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | General Education | Teaching
Jeffery Aper, Blackburn College
Sam Meredith, Blackburn College

Using Integrated Teams to Guide Curriculum and Assess Institutional Outcomes
Session No.: G-MON-0230-g
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Institutional Effectiveness | Program Evaluation
Steven Jones, United States Air Force Academy
Richard Fullerton, United States Air Force Academy
Dana Born, United States Air Force Academy

Reframing the Paradigm: From Accountability Reporting to Assessing for Program Improvement
Session No.: G-MON-0230-h
Keywords: Organizational Change | Assessment of Student Learning | Organizational Leadership
Shelly Stovall, New Mexico State University
Laurie Churchill, New Mexico State University

Integrating Hands-on Learning into Distance Education Programs

Session No.: G-MON-0230-i
Keywords: Distance Education | Innovation | Collaborations/Partnerships
Tricia Berry, Kaplan University

A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing the Needs of At-Risk Populations in Urban Communities
Session No.: G-MON-0230-j
Keywords: Underserved Populations | First Year Programs | Persistence
Daniel Lowery, Calumet College of St. Joseph
Joseph Kovach, Calumet College of St. Joseph
Eugene Finnegan, Calumet College of St. Joseph
Darren Henderson, Calumet College of St. Joseph
Dionne Jones-Malone, Calumet College of St. Joseph

Harnessing the Power of Many: Building a Culture of Diversity
Session No.: G-MON-0230-k
Keywords: Diversity | Organizational Change | Collaborations/Partnerships
Shanda Gore, University of Toledo
Bin Ning, University of Toledo

7-14 Partnerships in Math and Science
Session No.: G-MON-0230-l
Keywords: Collaborations/Partnerships | STEM Courses and Programs | P-16 Collaborations
Dave Henson, Eastern Arizona College
Phil McBride, Eastern Arizona College

Mon – 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

Pathways Panel - Two
Session No.: G-MON-0330-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Making the VSA and the College Portrait Work for You
Session No.: G-MON-0330-b
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Accountability | Communication
Steven Hawks, Kansas State University
Ruth Dyer, Kansas State University
Brian Niehoff, Kansas State University

Faculty Driven Assessment of Student Learning: Changing a Culture
Session No.: G-MON-0330-c
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Organizational Change | Accountability
Karen Wilson, Delta College
Bobbi Allen, Delta College
Gail Hoffman-Johnson, Delta College

Stability Amidst Change: Assessment as Organizational Development

Session No.: G-MON-0330-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Organizational Change | Quality Improvement
Tim Detwiler, Cornerstone University
Richard Sherry, Bethel University
Joel Frederickson, Bethel University

Learning from Listening; Approaches to Reforming Baccalaureate Student Learning Goals
Session No.: G-MON-0330-e
Keywords: Planning/Strategic Planning | General Education | Curriculum
Greg Long, Northern Illinois University
Carolinda Douglass, Northern Illinois University
Jes Cisneros, Northern Illinois University

Student Success Begins with Effective Instruction
Session No.: G-MON-0330-f
Keywords: Faculty Development and Evaluation | Pedagogy | Teaching
Linda Schoen, Ohio Dominican University
Joanne Vickers, Ohio Dominican University
Mary Lee Peck, Ohio Dominican University

Transformative Learning: Collaborating to Enhance Student Learning

Session No.: G-MON-0330-g
Keywords: Innovation | Institutional Effectiveness | Mission
John Barthell, University of Central Oklahoma
William Radke, University of Central Oklahoma
Kathryn Gage, University of Central Oklahoma

Faculty Systems and Processes: Foundations for Academic Quality

Session No.: G-MON-0330-h
Keywords: Online Learning | Faculty Development and Evaluation | Institutional Effectiveness
Russell Paden, University of Phoenix

An Enrollment Management Model for At-Risk Students at an HBCU

Session No.: G-MON-0330-i
Keywords: Enrollment Management | First Year Programs | Underserved Populations
Linda Okiror, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Jewell Walker, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Leon Crumblin, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Sustainability: Quality Stories in Environmental Stewardship, Curriculum and Campus Operations

Session No.: G-MON-0330-j
Keywords: Quality Improvement | Curriculum | Organizational Change
Karen Stewart, Waubonsee Community College
Dale Willerth, Waubonsee Community College
Teri Leatherbury, Waubonsee Community College
David Voorhees, Waubonsee Community College

Civic Engagement and Leadership Education: A Collaborative Approach to Student Learning

Session No.: G-MON-0330-k
Keywords: Collaborations/Partnerships | Leadership Development Programs | Service Learning
Dan Kittle, Wartburg College
Fred Waldstein, Wartburg College

University Partnership Program at a Community College: Computer Science and Engineering

Session No.: G-MON-0330-l
Keywords: Collaborations/Partnerships | STEM Courses and Programs | Teaching
John Crooks, Lorain County Community College
Adrienne Aguilar, University of Toledo

Mon – 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

Becoming a Commission Peer Reviewer
Session No.: G-MON-0430-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

AQIP and Continuous Improvement

Session No.: G-MON-0430-b
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Assessment and Accountability: Institutional Report Card on Quality and Outcomes
Session No.: G-MON-0430-c
Keywords: Accountability | Assessment of Student Learning | Institutional Effectiveness
John Woods, Rasmussen College
Tawnie Cortez, Rasmussen College
Matthew Segard, Rasmussen College

Assessing the Impact of a SoTL Program on Improving Teaching and Learning
Session No.: G-MON-0430-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Teaching | Organizational Leadership
Mary Ellen Finch, Maryville University of Saint Louis
Charles Gulas, Maryville University of Saint Louis

Assessing Student Learning Outcomes on Diversity at the Institutional, Program, and Classroom Level and Using Assessment Information to Support Individual Learners
Session No.: G-MON-0430-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Diversity | Mission
Carrie Nepstad, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Janvier Jones, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Patricia Perez, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Electronic Collection of General Education Data: A Case Study
Session No.: G-MON-0430-f
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Data Collection/Data Management | General Education
Carey Roberts, Arkansas Tech University
Wyatt Watson, Arkansas Tech University

Developing Curricular and Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes in General Education Reform
Session No.: G-MON-0430-g
Keywords: General Education | Curriculum | Organizational Change
Ross Peterson-Veatch, Goshen College
Anita Stalter, Goshen College
Bill Born, Goshen College

Integrative Collaboration: Working Together on Common Goals
Session No.: G-MON-0430-h
Keywords: Planning/Strategic Planning | Collaborations/Partnerships | Organizational Leadership
Christopher Markwood, University of Wisconsin-Superior
Jan Hanson, University of Wisconsin-Superior
Vicki Hajewski, University of Wisconsin-Superior

An Effective and Simple Program Review and Planning Process
Session No.: G-MON-0430-i
Keywords: Planning/Strategic Planning | Program Review | Institutional Effectiveness
Fred Lillibridge, Dona Ana Community College

Graduation and Retention Rates for Adult Serving Institutions

Session No.: G-MON-0430-j
Keywords: Accountability | Data Collection/Data Management | Recruitment/Retention
Christopher Davis, National-Louis University

Innovative Technology Use: Engaging All Faculty through Faculty-Led Professional Development
Session No.: G-MON-0430-k
Keywords: Innovation | Pedagogy | Faculty Development and Evaluation
Anne Johnson, Inver Hills Community College
Melissa Landin, Inver Hills Community College
Cheryl Redinger, Inver Hills Community College
David Riggs, Inver Hills Community College

A National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education
Session No.: G-MON-0430-l
Keywords: STEM Courses and Programs | Curriculum | Persistence
Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University

GENERAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE TUESDAY, APRIL 13
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Tue – 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. – Social Function

Coffee and Informal Networking
Session No.: G-TUE-0700
Track: Social and Networking Functions

Tue – 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Third General Session

Accountability and Improvement: Can Outcomes Assessment Serve Both Masters?

Session No.: G-TUE-0830-a
Trudy Banta, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Tue – 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Concurrent Sessions, Business Partner Showcases, and Roundtables

The Commission’s Change Process: Institutional Control, Structure, and Organization
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Blended Learning 2.0: The Tsunami of Choice
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-b
Keywords: Quality Improvement | Organizational Change | Online Learning
Patrick Mayers, DeVry University
Jesus Fernandez, DeVry University
Judy Kristan, DeVry University
Mike Komos, DeVry University
Christine Lewinski, DeVry University

Measuring Institutional Effectiveness: Five Practical, Easy to Administer Instruments
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-c
Keywords: Institutional Effectiveness | Organizational Leadership | Quality Improvement
June Smith, BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Get Your Assessment in Gear: Exploring Critical Thinking at a Community College
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Organizational Change | Research Projects/Studies
Michael Callon, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Jane Reynolds, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
David St. John, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

The “Mile-High” View: Creating an Inventory of Institutional Assessment Practice
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-e
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Planning/Strategic Planning | Organizational Change
Donna Vinton, University of Northern Iowa

Key to Quality Professional Programs: A Strong General Education Foundation
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-f
Keywords: General Education | First Year Programs | Degree Completion Programs
Diane Maletta, Purdue University-North Central
Andrew Weiss, Heidelberg University

Adapting Higher Education for the Emerging Knowledge-based Global Economy
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-g
Keywords: Globalization/International Programs | Student Mobility | Workforce Development
Tim Gallimore, Missouri Department of Higher Education

Augie Choice: A New Model to Support High Impact Pedagogy
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-h
Keywords: Innovation | Pedagogy | Learning Environment
Jeff Abernathy, Augustana College
Steve Bahls, Augustana College
Thomas Williams, University of Iowa

Opportunities and Challenges: Managing College Access Program for Underrepresented Students
Session No.: G-TUE-0930-i
Keywords: Underserved Populations | Recruitment/Retention | Diversity
Michael Fagin, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Tonya Phillips, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Michael Miller, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Getting Adjunct Faculty Connected: Orientations and Support for Adjuncts

Session No.: G-TUE-0930-j
Keywords: Adjunct Faculty | Communication | Faculty Development and Evaluation
Jody Tomanek, Metropolitan Community College
Margi Boord, Des Moines Area Community College

Tue – 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Concurrent Sessions and Business Partner Showcases

Proposed Commission Policies: Contractual Relationships and Partnerships
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-a
Track: Commission Policies, Procedures and Processes

Blended Learning 2.0: The Tsunami of Choice (Roundtable)
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-b
Keywords: Quality Improvement | Organizational Change | Online Learning
Patrick Mayers, DeVry University
Jesus Fernandez, DeVry University
Judy Kristan, DeVry University

Standards, Structure, and Flexibility: Three Keys to Assessment Reporting
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-c
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | HLC Criteria for Accreditation | Technology/Technology Tools
David Pratt, Purdue University-North Central
Christian Reiner, Purdue University

Assessing Outcomes Achievement with Interactive Rubrics: Discovering Best Practices
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-d
Keywords: Assessment of Student Learning | Data Collection/Data Management | Research Projects/Studies
J. Terrell Tuten, Ashford University
Heather Conklin, Ashford University

Involving Faculty in Campus-wide General Education Assessment Strategies
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-e
Keywords: General Education | Assessment of Student Learning | Technology/Technology Tools
Jean Deller, Trine University
Vicki Moravec, Trine University
David Finley, Trine University
David Wood, Trine University

How to Recognize Effective Strategies in Institutional Planning
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-f
Keywords: Planning/Strategic Planning | Institutional Effectiveness | Data Collection/Data Management
Philip Garber, Elgin Community College
Sumitra Duggirala, Elgin Community College

Key to Quality Professional Programs: A Strong General Education Foundation (Roundtable)
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-g
Keywords: General Education | First Year Programs | Degree Completion Programs
Diane Maletta, Purdue University-North Central
Andrew Weiss, Heidelberg University

Making it Happen: Curriculum Revision Guided by the Collaborative Improvement Model
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-h
Keywords: Organizational Change | Curriculum | Assessment of Student Learning
Catherine Nosek, Winona State University
Martha Scheckel, Winona State University

Empowering Developmental Student Success through Collaboration, Integration, and Innovation
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-i
Keywords: Persistence | Collaborations/Partnerships | Underserved Populations
Randall Fletcher, Parkland College
Pamela Lau, Parkland College

Creating Quality Faculty Development Programs To Impact Teaching and Learning
Session No.: G-TUE-1030-j
Keywords: Faculty Development and Evaluation | Institutional Effectiveness | Learning Environment
Mildred Pearson, Eastern Illinois University
Krishna Thomas, Eastern Illinois University