DEDICATED TO USING EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENT AT ALL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH:

RESEARCH

 DATA

ASSESSMENT

 

LEARN MORE

DEDICATED TO USING EVIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENT AT ALL  INSTITUTIONS THROUGH:

RESEARCH

 DATA

ASSESSMENT

 

LEARN MORE

Academic Teaching and Learning Assessment Support (ATLAS) collaborates with faculty and staff at colleges and universities to build and strengthen the capacity of assessment programs to gather and use evidence to improve student learning at liberal arts institutions.

This is accomplished by:

 Identifying Unique Characteristics

We believe the most important step in creating effective assessment programs is to determine what will work within a college or university’s unique culture, values, and structures. Every institution is different, and there is not a standardized approach.

 Assessing Current Programs

It is not possible to improve student learning without assessing where a college or university currently stands. We help liberal arts institutions use assessment evidence they already have to analyze their current situation and identify what may or may not need improvement.

 Collaborating with Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff are key in creating and strengthening assessment programs because they understand the unique challenges their institutions face. Workshops are an opportunity for faculty and staff to discuss and collaborate with colleagues from other institutions.

 Including Students in the Conversation

College and universities often overlook this critical source of information, but conversations with students in focus groups can aid efforts to understand assessment evidence. Students can tell us the “why” and “how” behind the data, and their input is key in improving student learning.

LEARN ABOUT ASSESSMENT SUPPORT


We provide a wide range of assessment and consulting support. If you need assistance improving or creating an assessment program, becoming accredited, or assessing and bettering your current programs, learn more about our service.

REGISTER FOR ATLAS WORKSHOPS m


Our workshops are retreats to create and analyze assessment plans in the company of supportive colleagues. During workshops, ATLAS staff and TASP scholars assist attendees with designing or improving assessment plans.

LEARN ABOUT THE CENTER OF INQUIRY


ATLAS is one of three branches of the Center of Inquiry. While ATLAS offers assessment and consulting services, the Center of Inquiry also provides survey services through HEDS and faculty resources through TASP for liberal arts institutions.

LEARN ABOUT ASSESSMENT SUPPORT



We provide a wide range of assessment and consulting support. If you need assistance improving or creating an assessment program, becoming accredited, or assessing and bettering your current programs, learn more about our service.

REGISTER FOR ATLAS WORKSHOPS m



Our workshops are retreats to create and analyze assessment plans in the company of supportive colleagues. During workshops, ATLAS staff and TASP scholars assist attendees with designing or improving assessment plans.

LEARN ABOUT THE CENTER OF INQUIRY



ATLAS is one of three branches of the Center of Inquiry. While ATLAS offers assessment and consulting services, the Center of Inquiry also provides survey services through HEDS and faculty resources through TASP for liberal arts institutions.

Join us at Wabash College for our “Students Engaging Students to Improve Learning” workshop.

When we try to make sense of assessment evidence, we often overlook a critical source of information—our students. Learn more about the “how” and “why” behind data with this workshop that includes student-led focus groups.

November 4-6, 2016