1. What to Think About When You Think About Assessment: Starting with the End in Mind
Ruth E. Cain, Director of Assessment
FaCET Conference – 10 January 2017

2. Overview
Debrief
Curriculum Maps
Signature Assignments

3. Part I: Debrief
What’s on your mind – reflections on today’s work with Barb and Carol
What are you taking away from the discussions?
How will you use the information in your work with the Gen Ed 2.0 Task Force and/or major programs?
What remains unclear? What questions do you have? What additional information would you like to receive?

4. Part II: Curriculum Maps
A. What they are.
B. Why they are important.
C. How they are used.
D. Examples

5. Part III: Signature Assignments
A. What they are.
B. Why they are important.
Characteristics
Examples
What do you value in the example?
What should be eliminated?
What should be added?
“The clearer and more detailed the assignment guidelines, the better the quality of student work” (UMKC faculty member, Gen Ed assessment review panel, May 2016).