Dr. Gino Pasquariello 2011 Annual TRACS Conference

 The Purpose of this workshop is to provide you with a clear pathway to institutional assessment that results in  Better Data Collection and Analysis  Better Planning  Better Reporting  Provides you with a professionally developed system  Topics will cover  The steps of an effective assessment cycle  The characteristics of a quality assessment instruments  Maximizing the effectiveness of assessment data and findings

 Is there a Documented and Approved Assessment Plan?  Include instruments and schedules  Department and Program reviews  Assess Student and Program Learning Outcomes  Is the Assessment Plan Implemented?  Evidence of data collection and analysis  Evidence of dissemination and reporting  Is the Assessment Data Utilized?  Reviews  Planning  Budgeting

 In Theological Education, we are on the cusp of a revolution, but it requires a shift toward a Culture of Assessment!  80% of assumptions are not substantiated by data (anecdotal, gut, emotion, personal preference, etc..)  Improve Alignment between Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Budgeting AssessmentPlanningBudgeting

 Alignment is Critical!  What are you Assessing?  Why are you Assessing it?  How are you Assessing it? Assessment Evaluation & Reporting

 Alignment is Critical!  Institutional Mission and Objectives  Institutional Effectiveness  Program and Student Learning Outcomes  Accreditation Standards  Institutional Benchmarks  External Agencies  Best Practices

 Executive Administration  Departments  Accreditation  Annual Operational Report  Quality Compliance Review (QCR)  Self-Study Documentation  Transparency, Reality, ROI

 A Complete Suite of Core Institutional Assessment Instruments  Entering Student Inventory (ESI)  Seminary Experience Inventory (SEI)  Graduating Student Inventory (GSI)  Alumni Inventory (AI)  Faculty Satisfaction Inventory (FSI)

 Three Key Areas  Quality of Instruments (Design and Development)  Timeliness of Reporting (Analysis and Dissemination)  Implementation of Findings (Closing the Loop)

 Quality of Instruments  Alignment  Validity and Reliability  Filtering and Analysis  Assurance of Confidentiality

 Timeliness of Reporting  Year-round, documented, and systematic cycle of assessment  Time to Reporting ▪ Review ▪ Planning ▪ Budgeting

 Implementation of Findings  Useful Formatting  Summary information  Strategic Recommendations  Departmental Action and Improvement  Developing SWOT Analysis Data

 Core Online Assessment Instruments  Entering Student Inventory (ESI)  Seminary Experience Inventory (SEI)  Graduating Student Inventory (GSI)  Alumni Inventory (AI)  Faculty Satisfaction Inventory (FSI)

 Professional Features  Provide an Annual Documented System of Administration, Analysis and Reporting of Institutional Assessment  Designed according to higher education Best Practices and the unique context of the Christian education environment (Validity and Reliability)  Alignment with Accreditation Reporting  Provides Timely reporting of assessment findings  Facilitates data-driven decision-making for Strategic Planning  Provides Benchmarking Data for Institutional Effectiveness

 Participating Schools Include:  Bethel Theological Seminary  Phoenix Seminary  Denver Seminary  Multnomah University  Ashland Seminary  Columbia University  The Goal is to provide TRACS institutions with these assessment instruments and to also provide all-schools data for benchmarking and reporting

Blessings and Thanks!  Contact Information: Dr. Gino Pasquariello Director of Institutional Research Southern California Seminary El Cajon, CA Office: Cell: