CIRTL Network Meeting: Overview Ann Austin Texas A&M University June 3, 2009

Goals for the Meeting Ass where we are and where we are going Ass where we are and where we are going At each institution and in the Network At each institution and in the Network Reflect on our practice Reflect on our practice Share progress and ideas Share progress and ideas Identify challenges and ask questions Identify challenges and ask questions

Philosophical Assumptions guiding Evaluation Modeling TAR Modeling TAR Ask questions and learn from our work Ask questions and learn from our work Use evaluation to improve Use evaluation to improve Linking GoalsProgram ActivitiesEvaluation Linking GoalsProgram ActivitiesEvaluation Evaluation helps clarify goals and keep focus Evaluation helps clarify goals and keep focus Evaluation as basis of discussion across Network Evaluation as basis of discussion across Network Use evaluation to learn and plan for future Use evaluation to learn and plan for future Evaluation must be feasible and realistic Evaluation must be feasible and realistic

Overview of Morning Session Highlight Institutional Evaluation Plans Highlight Institutional Evaluation Plans Identify successes and challenges Identify successes and challenges Identify issues for cross-Network discussion Identify issues for cross-Network discussion Breakouts after lunch Breakouts after lunch

Project Goals for CIRTL 1.Establish graduate through faculty learning communities at Network universities. 2.Establish cross-network learning community. 3.Foster transition from CIRTL graduate programs into faculty positions. 4.Enhance graduate education in teaching and learning at other universities.

CIRTL Network UW-Madison TAMU Howard Vanderbilt MSU CU-Boulder CIRTL Evaluation & Research Team

Levels of Assessment GTA (Level I) Level II PFF AGEP ETTL Course Level 3: Network Level Assessment Level 2: Institution Level Assessment Level 1: Program Level Assessment

GTA (Level I) Level II PFF AGEP ETTL Course Study impact of CIRTL activities on individual participants related to key goals: Within institution Cross-campus Common Items Formative assessment related to program improvement. Performed by local CIRTL team (ELs, PIs, and partners).

Level 2: Institution Level Assessment GTA (Level I) Level II PFF AGEP ETTL Course Study the process of institutionalization and organizational change in relation to CIRTL goals and activities. Identify lessons learned for broader dissemination. Performed by CIRTL ERT; informed by Level 1 Assessment

Level 3: Network Level Assessment GTA (Level I) Level II PFF AGEP ETTL Course Study the development of the Network and the Networks impact on institutions. Evaluation of key Network goals related to CIRTL Performed by CIRTL ERT; informed by Level 1 & 2 Assessment

Institutional Presentations Evaluation Plans Evaluation Plans Goals Goals Criteria for Success Criteria for Success Strategies for Measuring Success Strategies for Measuring Success Connection to Pillars Connection to Pillars Success, issues, questions Success, issues, questions