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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 training sessions 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 2025 semester:
| Session | Description | Date | Time | Link to Sign Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualtrics Basics | 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. | 2/27/2025 | 12:15 p.m. | Register |
| Translating Assessment Results into Action | The purpose of this session is to share recommendations, tips and tricks, and common practices for translating assessment findings into continuous improvement actions. Some topics covered in this session include the fundamentals of assessment, steps to identify actions, and considerations for choosing actions. This session is open to everyone. | 4/02/2025 | 12 p.m. | Register |
*Registration closes at 1700hours the week before the session is offered.
**All session will be virtual.
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.