Workshops
CLAS Workshops
CLAS Workshops are currently provided for CLAS Advisors and CLAS Unit Assessment Leads. Please contact us if you would like to attend a CLAS Workshop.
“The small group analyzing and discussing the examples seems to have worked very well.” Participant Comment
CLAS Workshops will cover the following topics:
MODULE 1: Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Participants will master the foundational nature of PLOs in the continuous improvement of academic programs as well as utilize best-practice frameworks for writing and enhancing program learning outcomes.
Fall 2022
- CLAS workshop, September 2022
- Unit-level Assessment Lead Workshop, November 2022
- FOTL workshop, January 2023
- Video excerpt from FOTL workshop, January 2023
MODULE 2: Mapping Program Learning Outcomes to Your Curriculum
Participants will begin to map program learning outcomes so they are aligned to courses in program curricula. Participants will consider where in curricula program learning outcomes are addressed and assessed, and consider appropriate assessment measures.
Spring 2023
MODULE 3: Assessment Strategies and Planning
Participants will use their PLOs and curriculum map to work on a multiyear plan for assessing their program PLOs. Participants will consider different strategies and tools for assessments.
FALL 2023
- Assessment: Planning and Strategies for CLAS Advisors, October 3 and 4
- Assessment: Planning and Strategies for Unit-Level Leads, Nov 15 and 16
MODULE 4: Using Assessment Data to Continuously Improve Programs
Participants will look at trends in their assessment reports for 2023. Participants will look at sample data sets and consider different ways of analyzing data to provide actionable information about student learning in their programs.
SPRING 2024
“I very much enjoyed the opportunity to work with some program outcomes.” Participant Comment
CLAS Workshops are currently provided for CLAS Advisors and CLAS Unit Assessment Leads. Please contact us if you would like to attend a CLAS Workshop.
CLAS Workshops will cover the following topics:
MODULE 1: Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Participants will master the foundational nature of PLOs in the continuous improvement of academic programs as well as utilize best-practice frameworks for writing and enhancing program learning outcomes.
Fall 2022
- CLAS workshop, September 2022
- Unit-level Assessment Lead Workshop, November 2022
- FOTL workshop, January 2023
- Video excerpt from FOTL workshop, January 2023
MODULE 2: Mapping Program Learning Outcomes to Your Curriculum
Participants will begin to map program learning outcomes so they are aligned to courses in program curricula. Participants will consider where in curricula program learning outcomes are addressed and assessed, and consider appropriate assessment measures.
Spring 2023
MODULE 3: Assessment Strategies and Planning
Participants will use their PLOs and curriculum map to work on a multiyear plan for assessing their program PLOs. Participants will consider different strategies and tools for assessments.
FALL 2023
- Assessment: Planning and Strategies for CLAS Advisors, October 3 and 4
- Assessment: Planning and Strategies for Unit-Level Leads, Nov 15 and 16
MODULE 4: Using Assessment Data to Continuously Improve Programs
Participants will look at trends in their assessment reports for 2023. Participants will look at sample data sets and consider different ways of analyzing data to provide actionable information about student learning in their programs.
SPRING 2024