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Reference Guide to Principles
and Practices—Participants in Student Assessment
In a culture of effective student assessment, the participants display many of these characteristics.
Students
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take an active role in learning.
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participate fully in the assessment techniques of the classroom.
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develop self-assessment skills.
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work with the
faculty as a partner in learning.
Faculty
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incorporate assessment in the early stages of instructional planning.
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learn the needs of the students and design assessment techniques that meet their needs.
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use the O.V.E.R.T. model for qualities of effective classroom assessment.
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contribute to the effective development and administration of course and program assessment.
Department Chairs
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support faculty in the implementation of effective classroom assessment techniques.
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work with faculty to develop and assess course outcomes.
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use outcome assessment data to support curriculum review.
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collect and organize input from faculty for department reports.
Deans
Director of Academic Assessment
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articulates the purposes and goals of student assessment.
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provides leadership and support to faculty, department chairs and deans.
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works with faculty to effectively assess student achievement at the classroom level.
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works with department chairs and deans to effectively assess student achievement at the course and program levels.
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develops and delivers professional development programs on student assessment.
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organizes and administers the reporting of assessment results.
Administration in Academic Affairs
Center for Teaching and Learning
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