In 2006, with the generous support of the Teagle Foundation, the Center of Inquiry established the Teagle Assessment Scholar Program.

 

 

Teagle Assessment Scholar Program Core Values

 

• Helping institutions use assessment evidence they already have—such as data from the National Survey of Student Engagement, the Collegiate Learning Assessment, senior exit interviews, or capstone projects
• Working with faculty and staff to develop and use different kinds of assessment evidence to improve student learning
• Program reviews and reviews of institutional research offices
• Helping institutions prepare for accreditation
• Developing formative assessment plans for strategic, curricular, and program planning

 

Most colleges and universities now routinely gather evidence on student learning. Unfortunately, this evidence does not readily lead to improved student learning. One reason for this is that institutional governance structures, reward systems, and faculty and staff incentive structures—which began their evolution decades ago—are neither organized for nor experienced with using evidence for change. Indeed, assessment evidence can often be viewed as subverting the explicit and implicit goals of these conservative structures.

 

What do Teagle Scholars do?

 

Teagle Scholars collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to use evidence to improve student learning by participating in site visits to institutions and by helping to facilitate multi-institution workshops. See a list of recent Teagle Scholar events.

 

If you wish to speak to someone to find out more about our assessment support, please contact Kathy Wise at kathyswise@gmail.com.