Best Assessment Institute In Indianapolis Podcasts (2025)

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s05e07: A Conversation About Continuous Improvement in Higher Education 50:51

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In this episode, we have a conversation about continuous improvement in higher education. Our guest is Will Miller. Will serves as Associate Vice President for Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he and his colleagues also host the annual Continuous Improvement Summit, which is open to…

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s05e06: Results from a Recent Study Entitled "A Portrait of the Assessment Professional in the United States" 1:02:42

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This episode features colleagues discussing results from a recent study they conducted entitled “A Portrait of the Assessment Professional in the United States.” Our guests are Ruth Slotnick and Mark Nicholas. Ruth is Director of Assessment at Bridgewater State University, and Mark is Vice President for the New England Commission of Higher Educatio…

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s05e05: Faculty Job Satisfaction and Retention in Collegiate Contexts with the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) 49:02

2M ago49:02

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In this episode, we discuss issues of faculty job satisfaction and retention in collegiate contexts. Our guest is Todd Benson. Todd is Executive Director and Principal Investigator with the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education, or COACHE as it is known, which is based in the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. Link …

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s05e04: A Conversation with an Assessment Leader Involved in Championing Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 1:02:06

3M ago1:02:06

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This episode features a conversation with a higher education assessment leader involved in championing Student Learning Outcomes, or SLOs as they are also known. Our guest is Jarek Janio, who, in addition to being a faculty member at Santa Ana College, is also one of the founders of the California Outcomes & Assessment Coordinator Hub, otherwise kn…

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s05e03: Research Perspectives from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 31:01

5M ago31:01

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This episode features a conversation with a colleague from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, or NACE as it is also known. Our guest is Mary Gatta, who serves as Director of Research and Public Policy at NACE. Link to resources mentioned in this episode: National Association of Colleges and Employers: https://www.naceweb.org/ This …

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s05e02: A Conversation with Colleagues Involved in Producing Assessment 101 in Higher Education, a New Book from Routledge 56:15

6M ago56:15

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In this episode, we have a conversation with colleagues involved in producing Assessment 101 in Higher Education: The Fundamentals and How to Apply Them, the debut title in the Assessment and Improvement in Higher Education book series from Routledge. Our guests are Alex Andrews, Keston Fulcher, and Megan Good. Alex is an Editor for higher educatio…

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s05e01: The Future of High-Impact Practices with Contributors to a Special Issue of Assessment Update 58:16

6M ago58:16

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This episode features contributors to a special issue of Assessment Update focused on the future of High-Impact Practices, also known as HIPs. Our guests are Catherine Chan, Jerry Daday, and Jillian Kinzie. Catherine is assistant vice provost for high impact practices in the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement at the Universi…

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s04e12: A Conversation with Two Directors of Higher Education Programs at 1EdTech, a Member-Led Non-Profit Educational Technology Partnership Organization 1:13:41

8M ago1:13:41

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This episode features a conversation with two colleagues from 1EdTech, a member-led non-profit educational technology partnership organization. Our guests are Suzanne Carbonaro and Kelly Hoyland, both of whom serve as directors of 1EdTech’s higher education programs. 1EdTech: https://www.1edtech.org/ This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Ed…

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s04e11: A Conversation with Four Influential Scholars in Experiential Education and High Impact Practices (HIPs) 1:29:29

9M ago1:29:29

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In this episode, we spend time with four influential scholars whose work has informed our thinking in the areas of experiential education and High Impact Practices, the latter often referred to as HIPs. Our guests are Alice Kolb, David Kolb, George Kuh, and Ken O’Donnell. Alice and David are widely recognized as leaders in experiential education, w…

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s04e10: A Conversation with the Editor of The National Teaching & Learning Forum, a Wiley Publication 52:40

9M ago52:40

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This episode features a conversation with the editor of The National Teaching & Learning Forum, a Wiley publication. Our guest is Lee Skallerup Bessette. In addition to serving as editor of this publication, Lee is also Assistant Director of Digital Learning in the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship at Georgetown University. Links t…

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s04e09: A Conversation with Editors of the Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry, Improvement, and Impact (JSAIII) 44:05

11M ago44:05

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In this episode, we have a conversation with editors of the Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry, Improvement, and Impact (JSAIII), which is an open access publication advancing assessment across all student affairs functional areas. Our guests are Heather Strine-Patterson and Alice Mitchell, both of whom serve as editors of the Journal, and both hav…

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s04e08: Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT) with Mary-Ann Winkelmes 1:00:23

12M ago1:00:23

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This episode focuses on Transparency in Learning and Teaching, also known as TiLT. Our guest is Mary-Ann Winkelmes. Mary-Ann is Founder, Director, and Principal Investigator of the Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education project. Link to plentiful resources from the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT) project: https://til…

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s04e07: A Conversation with the Co-Author of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning from Johns Hopkins University Press 40:44

1y ago40:44

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In this episode, we have a conversation with a coauthor of the book, Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, released in April 2024 by Johns Hopkins University Press. Our guest is Eddie Watson. Eddie is Associate Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director for Open Educational Resource…

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s04e06: A Conversation with Editors of the Routledge Book, Coordinating Divisional and Departmental Student Affairs Assessment (2nd Edition) 48:35

1y ago48:35

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This episode features editors of the 2nd edition of the Routledge book entitled Coordinating Divisional and Departmental Student Affairs Assessment. Our guests are Erin Bentrim, Gavin Henning, and Kimberly Yousey-Elsener. Erin is a Data and Learning Analytics Strategist at Anthology, Inc. Gavin is Professor of Higher Education at New England Colleg…

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s04e05: A Conversation with Co-Editors of Exemplars of Assessment in Higher Education, Volume Two: Strategies for a Changing Higher Education Environment 32:10

1y ago32:10

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In this episode, we have a conversation with the co-editors of the Routledge book Exemplars of Assessment in Higher Education, Volume Two: Strategies for a Changing Higher Education Environment. Our guests are Jane Marie Souza and Tara Rose. Jane Marie is Associate Vice President for Accreditation and the Accreditation Liaison Officer at the Univer…

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s04e04: The Relationship Between Student Affairs, Assessment, and Accreditation 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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This episode focuses on the intersection of work in student affairs and that of assessment and accreditation. Our guests are Sarah Gordon, Bill Heinrich, and Pam Shefman. Sarah is Associate Professor and Interim Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Arkansas Tech University. Bill is Director of Mindset at Symplicity, an educational technology f…

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s04e03: A Conversation on Equity-Centered Collaboration in Assessment and Improvement with Bethany Miller and Ellen Peters 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

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In this episode, we have a conversation on the theme of equity-centered collaboration in assessment and improvement. Our guests are Bethany Miller and Ellen Peters. Bethany is Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Macalester College and Ellen is Associate Provost for Institutional Research, Planning, and Student Success at the Univer…

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s04e02: A Conversation with Four Contributors to the 2nd Edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book from Routledge 1:03:42

1+ y ago1:03:42

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This episodes features four contributors from the 2nd Edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book published by Routledge featuring more than 50 thought leaders and partners from the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis. Our guests are Divya Bheda, Nick Curtis, Jerry Daday, and Caleb Keith. Divya is…

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s04e01: A Conversation with Ken O'Donnell, recipient of an inaugural Assessment Institute in Indianapolis award recognizing excellence in High-Impact Practices (HIPs) 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

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In this episode, we have a conversation with Ken O’Donnell, the inaugural recipient of a new Assessment Institute in Indianapolis award for excellence related to High-Impact Practices, often referred to as HIPs. Ken is Vice Provost at California State University-Dominguez Hills, and he is one of the founders of HIPs in the States, a network of coll…

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s03e12: Leadership Perspectives with Debra Humphreys from the Lumina Foundation 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Debra Humphreys, Vice President of Strategic Engagement with the Lumina Foundation. Lumina Foundation: luminafoundation.org This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more a…

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s03e11: Leadership Perspectives with Carleen Vande Zande from the National Association of System Heads (NASH) 52:31

1+ y ago52:31

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Carleen Vande Zande from the National Association of System Heads, or NASH as it is also known. At NASH, Carleen serves as the Chief of Staff for the Institute for System Improvement and Innovation and is involved in several national-level initiatives. Links to resources reference…

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s03e10: A Conversation with Leaders from the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) 1:07:03

2y ago1:07:03

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This episode features leaders from the Competency-Based Education Network, or C-BEN as it is also known. Our guests are Amber Garrison Duncan and Tiffany Freeze. Amber is Executive Vice President and Tiffany is Vice President for Consulting Services at C-BEN. Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN): c-ben.org/ Other references mentioned in this …

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s03e09: Leadership Perspectives with Erick Montenegro of the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education 46:52

2y ago46:52

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Erick Montenegro, who serves as Associate Director of the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. Links to resources mentioned in this episode include: The Pell Institute: https://www.pellinstitute.org/ Council for Opportunity in Education: https://coenet.…

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s03e08: Discussing the Carnegie Elective Classifications with Marisol Morales from the American Council on Education 50:46

2y ago50:46

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This episode features Marisol Morales, who serves as the Executive Director of Carnegie Elective Classifications at the American Council on Education. We spend time discussing the Elective Classification for Community Engagement and the Leadership for Public Purpose Classification, both of which reflect important values and goals for colleges and u…

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s03e07: Discussing Students' Basic Needs with Colleagues from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University 53:08

2y ago53:08

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In this episode, we spend time discussing students’ basic needs with colleagues from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University. Our guests are Anne Lundquist, Stacy Priniski, and Josh Williams. Anne is Director and Assistant Professor at The Hope Center in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple. Stacy is a Senior…

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s03e06: Leadership Perspectives with Chancellor Joe Garcia from the Colorado Community College System 36:45

2y ago36:45

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Joe Garcia, Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System, the largest higher education and workforce training provider in the State of Colorado. Colorado Community College System: cccs.edu/ This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for …

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s03e05: A Conversation with Three Leaders Representing Institutional Accreditation Organizations in Higher Education 59:20

2y ago59:20

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In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing institutional accreditation organizations in higher education. Our guest are David Chase, Laura Gambino, and Mac Powell. David is Vice President of Educational Programs at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, known as WASC, where he is part of the Senior College and Universi…

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s03e04: Leadership Perspectives with Amelia Parnell from NASPA 46:57

2+ y ago46:57

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Amelia Parnell, Vice President for Policy Research and Advocacy at NASPA, a U.S. association devoted to serving student affairs administrators in higher education. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode include the following: NASPA (association): https://naspa.org/ You Are a…

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s03e03: The Role of Chairs in Leading Higher Education Institutions with Representatives from The Department Chair, a Wiley Publication 56:08

2+ y ago56:08

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In this episode, we discuss the role the Department Chair plays in higher education institutions with representatives from the Wiley publication entitled The Department Chair. Our guests are Carolyn Allard, Trey Guinn, Juston Pate, and Halley Sutton. Carolyn is Editor of The Department Chair; Trey is Associate Professor and Program Director in the …

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s03e02: A Conversation with Contributors to a Special Issue of Assessment Update Focused on Learning Improvement 53:28

2+ y ago53:28

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This episode features contributors to a special issue of Assessment Update focused on learning improvement. Assessment Update is a bimonthly periodical from Wiley for which Stephen Hundley, host of the Leading Improvements in Higher Education podcast, serves as editor. Each of today’s podcast guests have contributed articles to the November/Decembe…

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s03e01: Recognizing the Center for Assessment and Research Studies, 2022 Recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award 56:53

2+ y ago56:53

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This episode features three colleagues James Madison University's (JMU) Center for Assessment and Research Studies, or CARS, all of whom are also faculty members in JMU's Department of Graduate Psychology: Sara Finney, Keston Fulcher, and Megan Good. Sara is an Associate Director in CARS. Keston previously served as Executive Director of CARS and i…

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s02e12: Leadership Perspectives with President Roslyn Clark Artis from Benedict College 49:31

2+ y ago49:31

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. President Artis shares with us her leadership journey, advice for aspiring leaders, and future trends, including the role Historically Black Colleges and University play in higher education. This season of Leading Improve…

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s02e11: Leadership Perspectives with Drew Koch, Chief Executive Officer of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education 1:13:41

2+ y ago1:13:41

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In this episode, we spend time with Drew Koch, Chief Executive Officer of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. The Gardner Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving outcomes associated with teaching, learning, retention, and completion, along with promoting higher education’s larger goal of ac…

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s02e10: A Conversation with Three Editors of the New Stylus Publishing Book, Delivering on the Promise of High Impact Practices 51:25

3y ago51:25

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This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Delivering on the Promise of High-Impact Practices: Research and Models for Achieving Equity, Fidelity, Impact, and Scale. Our guests are Jerry Daday, Jillian Kinzie, and John Zilvinskis. Jerry is a Professor of Sociology at IUPUI, where he also leads the Institute for Eng…

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s02e09: Leadership Perspectives with Kate McConnell from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) 56:48

3y ago56:48

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Kate McConnell from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). At AAC&U, Kate serves as Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director of VALUE. Kate’s leadership at AAC&U provides tremendous opportunities for advancing our unde…

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s02e08: A Conversation with Three Editors of the New Stylus Publishing Book, Reframing Assessment to Center Equity 52:34

3y ago52:34

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This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Reframing Assessment to Center Equity: Theories, Models, and Practices. Our guests are Gianina Baker, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Gianina is the acting director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Gavin is Professor of Higher Education at New…

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s02e07: Learning and Assessment in Fraternity and Sorority Contexts 59:12

3y ago59:12

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In this episode, we have a conversation about learning and assessment taking place in fraternity and sorority contexts within the higher education sector. Our guests are Jim Barber, Heather Matthews, and Steve Veldkamp. Jim is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs in School of Education at the College of William & Mary. Heather is Chief Commu…

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s02e06: Assessment's Evolving Professional Identity with Co-Editors of a Special Issue of Research & Practice in Assessment 37:16

3y ago37:16

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This episode features the co-editors of a special issue of Research & Practice in Assessment focused on the topic of assessment’s evolving professional identity. Our guests are Jeanne Horst and Gina Polychronopoulos. Jeanne is Director of Research at CommonLit, and Gina is Associate Director for Curricular Assessment at George Mason University. Our…

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s02e05: A Conversation with Three Colleagues Representing the Learning Improvement Community 50:54

3y ago50:54

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In this episode, we spend time with three colleagues representing the Learning Improvement Community, a network of individuals in higher education reshaping learning outcomes assessment. Our guests are Kathleen Gorski, Errin Heyman, and Pam Tracy. Kathleen is Dean for Learning Outcomes, Curriculum, and Program Development at Waubonsee Community Col…

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s02e04: The Guiding Principles for the Assessment of Arts Learning 1:18:57

3+ y ago1:18:57

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In this episode, we discuss The Guiding Principles for the Assessment of Arts Learning. Our guests are Timothy Brophy, Maria Leite, Marcia McCaffrey, and Jeff Poulin. Timothy is Director of Institutional Assessment and Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida. Maria is Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment at the Universit…

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s02e03: 2021 Assessment Institute Recap 1:16:48

3+ y ago1:16:48

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In this special episode, we provide a recap of the 2021 Assessment Institute, the oldest and largest U.S. higher education event focused on assessment and improvement. Stephen Hundley and Caleb Keith provide an overview of the Assessment Institute, including some of the themes from this year’s program. Christine Robinson and Karen Singer-Freeman sh…

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s02e02: A Conversation with Three Leaders Representing the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) 59:45

3+ y ago59:45

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In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), which promotes standards in student affairs, student services, and student development programs. Our guests are Dan Bureau, Devon Ford McCartney, and Darby Roberts. Dan is Assistant Vice President for Student Health…

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s02e01: Recognizing Alverno College, 2021 Recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award 1:03:34

3+ y ago1:03:34

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This episode recognizes and celebrates Alverno College, recipient of the 2021 Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award. Our guests are Joe Foy, Heather Mernitz, and Kathleen O’Brien. Joe is vice president for Academic Affairs at Alverno College. Heather is Professor of Physical Sciences and Chair of the Council for Student Assessment…

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s01e26: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), a National Science Foundation program 56:09

3+ y ago56:09

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In this episode, we recognize and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), a grant program of the National Science Foundation. This goal of this federal program is to assist higher education institutions in broadening participation of historically underserved students in the STEM disciplines o…

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s01e25: The Role of Campus Activities in Student Development with Leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities 1:13:01

3+ y ago1:13:01

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This episode features three leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). Our guests are Kayla Loper, Zachary Clark, and Amber Shaverdi Huston. Kayla is Manager of Arts, Culture, & Entertainment at Oklahoma State University. At the time of this recording, Zachary was Director of Student Activities & Assessment at Indiana Unive…

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s01e24: Leadership Perspectives with Chancellor Ryan Gower from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 57:05

4y ago57:05

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Ryan Gower, Chancellor of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges . This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solution…

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s01e23: An Equity Conversation Previewing the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey 1:11:01

4y ago1:11:01

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In this episode, we have an equity conversation in which we preview the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey. Our guests are Ciji Heiser, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Ciji is Director of Assessment and Effectiveness in the Division of Student Affairs at Western Michigan University. Gavin is Professor and Director of Higher Education Pr…

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s01e22: Leadership Perspectives with President Richard Dunsworth from the University of the Ozarks 48:59

4y ago48:59

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Richard Dunsworth, President of the University of the Ozarks. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solutions …

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s01e21: Technology's Role in Supporting Assessment Activities with Watermark and Their Clients 1:13:16

4y ago1:13:16

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This episode discusses technology’s role in supporting assessment-related activities and features a representative from our podcast sponsor. We are pleased to welcome Austen Adair, Vice President, Sales Enablement at Watermark. Two colleagues representing Watermark client institutions join Austen for this episode: Michele Atkins and Royce Robertson…

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s01e20: 2021 Themes and Trends in Enrollment Management 52:54

4y ago52:54

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This episode discusses 2021 themes and trends in Enrollment Management. Our guests are Boyd Bradshaw, Reggie Hill, and Joan Hope. Boyd is Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Enrollment Management Officer at IUPUI. Reggie is Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at University of the Ozarks. Joan is Editorial Director at Wiley, and, in this capa…

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