1. Vickie Delaney LDR 678 August 14, 2013

2. Mercy College of Ohio  Founded in 1917 as School of Nursing  Evolved into college of health professions  Certificate  Associate  Baccalaureate  Soon Master degree level programs

3. Lori Edgeworth, BA, MEd  Education- University of Toledo  Bachelor of Arts- Communication  Masters of Education- counseling and higher ed.  Employment  University of Toledo 5 years in Admissions recruiting and planning 21 years in Student Affairs- programming, leadership, conduct, judicial affairs, retention Director of Student Involvement  Mercy College of Ohio 2 years Director of Student Life 1 year Director of Career Services Current Director of Assessment and Planning

4. Overview  Development of a training tool for new instructors that explains the methods of assessment of student learning  Often healthcare instructors have no formal training as educators  Will become part of new faculty orientation  Posted on distance learning platform  Will include modules to complete

5. Objectives  Modules: Introduction to assessment of student learning Writing learning objectives Assessment matrix, assessment plan, benchmarks Assessment rubrics Data analysis Improvement plans  Delivery types:  Introduction and overview of assessment of student learning PPT ®  Video taped segments with VPAA and Director of Assessment and Planning that describes their roles and the role of assessment and defines student learning outcomes  Other videos and PPT ®  3 modules  Course level  Program level  Institution level  All the items listed under “initial” were included in the modules  Pilot program launched  Feedback-positive Initial PlanEventual Program

6. In the End  Over 200 hours completed  10 PPTs were developed  Video introductions and voice over  1 video tape  Gave overview and introduction to the assessment of student learning with VPAA and Dir. Assessment and Planning  Attended Assessment Committee meetings and HLC Assessment Workshop  Read 3 books:  Creatively Ever After: A Path to Innovation  Integrating: Planning, Assessment and Improvement in Higher Education  Assessment in Medical Education and Training

7. Theory Into Practice  Research completed  Observation of Site Supervisor leadership style  Discussions with site supervisor about culture and strategic planning  Utilized knowledge gained in Strategic Planning course

8. Next Steps  Moving to Compliance Area  Establishing as part of Faculty Orientation not only adjunct faculty  Updates and changes as they become necessary