NEeanFF2019: 2019 NEean Fall Forum College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA, United States, November 1, 2019 |
Conference website | http://www.neean.org |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=neeanff2019 |
Abstract registration deadline | September 1, 2019 |
Submission deadline | September 1, 2019 |
Inquiry-based learning emphasizes students developing their own questions and providing them with the tools to explore those questions. Reframing assessment away from “assurance of learning” and towards evaluation as open-ended inquiry has the potential to align it more closely with classroom teaching and faculty interests. How can we do that?
We invite you to offer a proposal that addresses assessment in higher education. Proposals that address the conference theme, “Assessment as Inquiry,” are encouraged but not required. UPDATE Proposals are due by September 1, 2019.
Conference Session Types:
Full Presentation Session (45 minutes)
Traditional format - for an extended examination of assessment issues, processes, or research results. Hands on participation is encouraged but not required. Presentations should aim to be no longer than 35 minutes to allow time for questions and conversation. Presenters interested in extended audience involvement through activities should propose a Hands-on workshop instead.
“One Particular Idea” presentation (10-12 minutes)
Shorter than typical presentations, “One Particular Idea” presentations should focus on exploring a single focused topic or angle. They can either present a focused assessment project or a single unique theme. “One Particular Idea” proposals will be grouped (as much as possible) with one or two other similar proposals, and (depending on scheduling) have limited time (3-5 minutes) for questions and comments.
Panel Discussion (45 minutes)
Panel Discussions allow assessment practitioners to present and examine multiple views on general topics of assessment interest. Each panelist is given 3-5 minutes to present their views on the topic, which is to be followed by a conversation initially between panelists and then also incorporating the audience. Proposals should provide details on the topic to be addressed and propose groups of three or four panelists from at least two different institutions with the goal of the panelists representing multiple viewpoints.
Hands-on Workshop (90 minutes)
This provides participants with a deep examination of a specific topic or question, or an in-depth demonstration of a particular facet of learning assessment, accompanied by extensive hands-on activities. Workshops are highly interactive and also give participants the chance to discuss in depth their own experiences and points of view, or to develop tools and activities for use in their own work. Facilitators should limit their presentations to 30 minutes and plan for multiple elements of audience participation.
“How Do I Assess This?” Solution Sessions (continuous discussions scheduled in 45 minute session times)
Bring a thorny assessment question or challenge to share with like-minded assessment professionals and NEEAN board members for feedback and possible answers. Think of this as a “problem-solving” or “mini-consulting” opportunity. If interested, please propose a specific challenge you would like help with, or a general theme that has been challenging for assessment more generally. You can also sign up with a specific challenge after the proposal deadline by e-mailing neean.assess@gmail.com.
Submission Guidelines and Requirements
NEean welcomes proposals that reflect a range of asssessment topics including:
- Data-guided improvements in curriculum and pedagogy that result in a better understanding of the teaching and learning process,
- Integrative assessment projects that serve to break down silos and inspire collaboration,
- Assessment of all college and university areas, including degree programs, student services, academic supports and business units, and
- Course, program and institutional level assessment projects that demonstrate how data was used to impact student success.
Presentations should connect assessment data to actions. Successful proposals often go beyond describing processes and provide examples of how results were used to inform institutional decisions and practices. Longer presentations (45 or 90 minutes) are encouraged to address the entire assessment cycle (e.g., Plans, Goals, Assessments, Outcomes, Actions).
- Coversheet: Project title as well as the name, title, affiliation, address, telephone and email information for all presenters.
- Session type: Please see session type descriptions above. Sessions categories are: full presentation session, "one particular idea," panel discussion, hands-on workshop, or "How do I assess this?" solution session.
- Intended audience: Faculty? Academic support personnel? Administrators? Learning and Teaching staff? Assessment Professionals?
- Session title and an abstract of no more than 50 words (for use on the conference website and final program).
- Session description that includes the (a) session objectives; (b) institutional impact; (c) the applicability of the information to other institutions; and for hands-on workshops, (d) opportunities for audience participation. No more than 250 words.
- Technology requirements
List of Possible Topics
- Accreditation
- Assessment as Inquiry (conference theme)
- Assessment in General Education and all Major Fields
- Assessment in Online Programs
- Assessment in Student Affairs
- Competency-Based Education and Assessment
- Course-Level Assessment
- Diversity and Assessment
- Effective Collaborations for Assessment
- Emerging Trends in Assessment
- Information Literacy Assessment
- Institution-Wide Data Collection/Use for Assessment
- Leadership in Assessment
- Use of Technologies in Assessment
Venue
NEean Fall Forum
College of the Holy Cross
Hogan Conference Center
Worcester, Massachusetts
November 1, 2019
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Contact
Questions? Please contact Jane Boyland, NEean Executive Director, neean.assess@gmail.com.