CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
Minutes of the Assessment Committee
Meeting of December 3, 1998
Members Present:
* These minutes have not been approved.
1. The meeting convened at 12:00 p.m. in the Academic Senate Office Conference Room, LIBE112. Susan Nummedal and Michael Lacourse served as acting Co--Chairs for the meeting.
2. The Agenda for the meeting was approved.
3. Announcements:
Cynthia Parish (Adult Learning Coordinator, University College & Extension Services) was introduced to the Committee as a new member.
4. First Item of Discussion:
The Committee discussed ways in which the entire campus community could become informed and involved in the University Assessment process. At present few faculty seem to understand the full scope of activities that are included in Assessment as defined by the Academic Senate and University Administration. The Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes goes far beyond the administration of tests in the classroom.
To communicate the true mission of University Assessment the Committee has developed the following ideas:
a. Assessment Committee formation at the College level. Each College could create an Assessment Committee with a member from each department.
b. Assessment Committee communication with Department Chairmen. A current Assessment Committee member could attend a meeting of Department Chairmen for their respective College. The Committee member would present the Spring 1999 agenda at this meeting. Department Chairs would be asked to communicate this information to their faculty members. Minutes from the Assessment Committee meetings (and other announcements) could be emailed to all Chairmen.
c. Web Page of the Assessment Committee. The Web Page of the Assessment Committee has been linked to the Academic Senate web site. This link encourages perusal of University Assessment activities and may enhance the dissemination of information to those outside the CSULB community.
d. Spring 1999 Event Day to Highlight University Assessment Activities.
e. Assessment Committee Newsletter to the CSULB community.
5. Second Item of Discussion:
The Committee discussed the merits and feasibility of an Event Day to enable the University community to learn about Assessment activities. The banner for the Day will read "AssessmentFrom Policy to Action!". Michael Lacourse and Susan Mulvaney volunteered to serve as a subcommittee to plan the Event Day.
6. The subcommittee revising Assessment Grant criteria scheduled a meeting on Dec. 8, at 1:30 pm. (The members of this committee are Gary Reichard, Margaret Merryfield, Michael Lacourse, and Rose M. Martin.) The new grant criteria will be presented at the next meeting of the Assessment Committee. This meeting will take place on Jan. 19 from 2 - 4 pm.
7. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted,
Rose M. Martin
Recording Secretary