NSSE’s 2009 annual report cites low participation in high-impact activities (such as study abroad, service learning, internship, undergraduate research, or senior experience) among transfer students as one measure of engagement and likely persistence. The lowest engagement was from vertical transfers (students who enter four-year institutions from community colleges). In the survey, 62% of native seniors had participated […]
Now included in membership! Academic Impressions’ Five Paths to Leadership℠ Assessment has been leveraged in our leadership programs for years. Thousands of leaders in higher ed have benefited from this dynamic model that explores and reveals how one’s leadership styles manifest under normal circumstances—and how they change under stress. Having a deeper understanding of your […]
Now included in membership! Academic Impressions’ Five Paths to Leadership℠ Assessment has been leveraged in our leadership programs for years. Thousands of leaders in higher ed have benefited from this dynamic model that explores and reveals how one’s leadership styles manifest under normal circumstances—and how they change under stress. Having a deeper understanding of your […]
Your campaign launch sets the tone for your entire fundraising effort. This is your opportunity to develop buy-in and lay the foundation for a successful start to the campaign. With stakes as high as this, you need a coordinated strategy when launching a campaign. Join us online to learn how to plan for a successful […]
Series: Costs Down, Quality Up Historically, initiatives to improve quality have also meant added cost—smaller class sizes, more faculty who conduct research, etc.—but this is no longer a sustainable model for all institutions. What are the innovations that can actually drive the cost to educate a student lower while driving critical outcomes like student success and completion higher? This […]
by Daniel Fusch and Caleb Tegtmeier (Academic Impressions) The challenges facing our students and our institutions are more complex than in the past, and no single, siloed office can address these challenges adequately. That’s why some institutions have been forming student affairs innovation hubs to bring together a more diverse crew of creative minds from […]
In addition to serving as Drexel University’s vice provost for institutional research, assessment, and effectiveness, Craig is also the president of Q.E.D. Learning and Assessment — a consulting company focused on outcomes assessment, retention analytics, and program evaluation. Craig received his doctorate from the Group in Logic and Methodology of Science at the University of […]
Doug is Emeritus at SIUE and formerly served in higher academic administration at Arizona State University and the University of North Florida. Most recently he held the interim title of “Assessment Coach” at Purdue. Doug was first a “pure” faculty member in medical physiology and biophysics and came into assessment at its beginnings in the […]
Joseph’s career includes 24 years of experience in assessment, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, and planning. In his current role, his portfolio of work includes regional and specialized accreditation and policy related to accreditation. During his many years at North Carolina Community College System, Joseph established a university-wide assessment at NC State University, served as the founding […]
In her current role, Tiffany serves as an administrator of Lipscomb’s CORE Assessment Center and designs behaviorally-based assessment and curriculum for the university’s competency-based education program. She is a graduate of Harding University and spent six years studying at the University of Memphis, earning her Master of Arts and Education Specialist degrees in School Psychology, […]
