Assessment Committee Meeting Minutes
Members Present: Aguinaga, Chen, Cohn, Henriques, Kenneday, Naimpally, Novack, Saint-Germain, Santhiveeran
A. The meeting was called to order at
B. The secretary of the day was selected.
C. The agenda for the day was moved, seconded, and approved.
D. The
E. Coordinator's report
1. The campus accountability surveys were distributed and were well-received.
2. The Committee members have made comments on the Academic Senate reorganization plan. Those who have additional comments may contact Saint-Germain.
3. There were forty-one 3E full proposals submitted. Reviews of these proposals shall be completed in two weeks. Those who received grants previously awarded should submit their reports.
4. For the Department of Social Work, Saint-Germain and Santhiveeran conducted an assessment workshop, which generated productive discussions.
5. The Academic Affairs has announced a new position for campus Assessment and Program Review Coordinator.
F. Discussion and recommendations regarding the new campus assessment plan
1. Although various offices on campus are in charge of the assessment activities regarding the priorities mentioned in the plan, it is suggested that the Committee focus its lens on Academic Affairs.
2. The Committee needs to define its purview well and may use the WASC report as well as the Chancellor's accountability report as guiding principles. Before identifying problems, the Committee should identify goals that are measurable and doable.
3. The role of the Committee needs to be defined because it shapes the direction of this body. Assessment needs to be institutionalized so that it may contribute to the decision-making process concerning the distribution of resources on campus.
4. The plan identifies issues but issues connected to the university need to be flexible.
5. The Committee should find ways to better utilize knowledge resources and expertise on campus.
6. In addition to quantitative assessment, the Committee should emphasize qualitative assessment, which has been a systematic attempt in GE.
7. The Committee should look for ways to facilitate more systematic aggregation of data and the sharing of best practices.
8. The draft plan will be circulated to obtain additional feedback.
The minutes have not yet been approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Chen