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Assessment Resources
Part of our objective is to provide our community with the resources they need to inform their assessment practices. Below there are several references to information and resources that may be useful to you in your assessment practices.
Trainings
Each semester our office offers several virtual trainings on various topics related to assessment, evaluation, Qualtrics, and Excel. Below are the trainings with details about the sessions and link to register being offered in the Spring 2022 semester:
| Session | Description | Date | Time | Link to Sign Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Basics | The purpose of this session is to provide a general overview of Excel and share some tips and tricks to maximize efficiency. Some topics that will be covered include formulas, data management, and data organization. No prior experience is needed to attend this session. | 09/29/2022 | 10:00 am | Register |
| Qualtrics Basics | The purpose of this session is to introduce participants to the updated Qualtrics and the basic operation of the Qualtrics platform. This is a general overview session, which will cover several key areas of the Qualtrics platform to get you started. Topics covered in this session include creating a survey, managing survey responses, options for your surveys, distribution of your surveys, and exporting your responses. | 10/13/2022 | 12:00 pm | Register |
| Advanced Qualtrics | The purpose of this session is to share the advanced features and options available in Qualtrics that you can use to create customized surveys. Some topics covered in the session include using display and skip logic, customizing survey flow and distribution options, and organizing results and reports. This session is open to everyone, but a basic understanding of Qualtrics and how it operates is recommended. | 11/3/2022 | 2:00 p.m. | Register |
*Registration closes at 1700hours the week before the session is offered
**All session will be virtual this semester
External Resources
There are many organizations and institutions that provide articles, resources, and templates that you can use for assessment-related activities. These materials are available by topic or in sequence with trainings, workshops, and webinars.
- Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)
- National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA)
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa)
Questions? If you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss your assessment practices, please contact MAJ Daniel Marshall at marshalldr@vmi.edu.