Assessing Student

Organizations

Abbie BullardSt. Lawrence University2006-2007

Discovering the correlation between learning, experience, and student programs at St. Lawrence

An Introduction

What is assessment in student organizations?

Objective of the handbook

Why should students do assessment?

Benefits of Assessment Identify strengths &

weaknesses Create more

effective programs Allocate resources

more efficiently Discover student

learning

Different Approaches

Assessment

Needs Satisfaction Economic Outcome Comparison

Planning Assessment

1.) Define Mission & Goals

Post- Its

Planning Assessment

2.) What to Assess?

Lunch Meeting

Planning Assessment

3.) Finding Resources Divide & Conquer

Planning Assessment

4.) Implement Best Method

Progress Outline

Planning Assessment

5.) Collect Reliable Data

Question Sheets

Planning Assessment

6.) Analyze & Makes Changes

Subgroups

Assessment Methods

DirectStatistical Data

Ex:LogsRecordsAttendanceInstitutional

IndirectOpinion/ Inferred Data

Ex:SurveysInterviewsFocus GroupsGroup DiscussionExit Interviews

Spring 2007 Plans Idea of assessment “Guinea Pig” groups Resources

Questions?