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Conducting a CAS Standards Self- Review. John Purdie II, Ph.D. Assoc. Dir., Residence Life Western Washington University. Remember “getting a physical”?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Conducting a CAS Standards Self-Review
John Purdie II, Ph.D.Assoc. Dir., Residence Life
Western Washington University
Remember “getting a physical”?“Again this year, members of the Whatcom Medical Society will be performing sports physicals for Squalicum and other area high school athletes. This is not intended to be a comprehensive physical exam and should not take the place of those recommended by your family physician. These physicals are designed to be limited to sports-directed examinations. As such, only returning athletes (current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders) with record of a comprehensive exam on file at their high school will be eligible. INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL 9TH GRADERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
What game are you playing…?Together we provide an environment
for our diverse student population to reach their greatest potential through inspiration,
accessibility, and support.
UAA Student Affairs departments and staff are committed to providing student-centered services and programs that support students' academic and social
integration into the UAA community, engage students in active learning, and
foster the growth and development of each student.
PurposeIntroduce the CAS StandardsDevelop capacity to conduct a CAS self-studyProvide support and motivation as you continue
to progress toward becoming…
Mission Driven
Evidence-based
decision-making
Informed Practitioners
Culture of Evidence
Data driven
Able to demonstrate contributions to student learning
A Connoisseur, a Critic, and a Skeptic walk into a student union…CAS provides a structured method of
evaluation:Is the “X” functioning effectively to achieve
its mission?X is usually a program , service, or department
What evidence is available to support the determination?
Participant OutcomesIn order to be able to conduct a CAS self-study,
by the end of this session participants will be able to:Articulate the purpose and benefits of a self-
studyFeel increased self-efficacyIdentify institutional stakeholders needed for
the processIdentify and obtain appropriate sources of
data/evidence
What is CAS?The mission of the Council for the
Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) is to promote the improvement of programs and services to enhance the quality of student learning and development.
CAS is a consortium of 40 professional associations who work collaboratively to develop and promulgate standards and guidelines and to encourage self-assessment.
Essential Elementsin the CAS ApproachCulture that values involvement of all its membersHas identified quality indicatorsUse of standards and guidelinesWillingness/capacity:
To examine itself and assemble resultsTo report and use the results
Has accountability, credibility, improvementMeasures of quality & effectiveness, impact on learning,
and program & service improvement
Hmmm...
We hold these truths to be self-evident…
Evaluative EvidenceSTUDENT RECRUITMENT MATERIALS:
Brochures & other program informationParticipation policies & procedures
PROGRAM DOCUMENTS: Mission statements; program purpose &
philosophy statementsCatalogs & related materialsStaff & student manuals; policies &
procedures
ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS:Organization charts; student & staff profilesFinancial resource statements & budgetsAnnual reports
Evaluative Evidence (cont.)STAFF ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Curriculum vitae & resumes; professional activityService to other programs, departments, or
community
STUDENT ACTIVITY REPORTS:Portfolios, developmental transcripts, resumesReports of student service
RESEARCH & EVALUATION DATA:Needs assessments & self-studiesProgram evaluation; graduate & follow-up studies
Quantitative DataSummary of objective responses on a
questionnaire or program evaluationStatistics about use by students and various
population subgroupsNeeds assessments, follow-up studies, and
self-study reportsInstitutional research reports and fact booksComparative or benchmark data at local,
regional or national level
Qualitative DataFocus group informationWritten summaries of responses to open-
ended questions in interviews and on evaluations
Client satisfaction surveys, self-reports, and written comments, both solicited and unsolicited
Team Discussion – what would be useful and where can you get that
Organization of CAS StandardsMissionProgramLeadershipHuman ResourcesEthicsLegal
ResponsibilitiesEquity and AccessDiversity
Organization and Management
Campus and External Relations
Financial ResourcesTechnologyFacilities and
EquipmentAssessment and
Evaluation
CAS: Standards and GuidelinesSTANDARD (BOLD TYPE; AUXILARY VERB MUST)
Financial Aid Programs (FAP) must have adequate, suitably located facilities, adequate technology, and equipment to support its mission and goals efficiently and effectively. Facilities, technology, and equipment must be evaluated regularly and be in compliance with relevant federal, state, provincial, and local requirements to provide for access, health, safety, and security.
GUIDELINE (LIGHT-FACED TYPE; VERB SHOULD)The program should have facilities or have access to: private office or space for confidential counseling, interviewing, and
other meetings office, reception, and storage space and security sufficient to
accommodate assigned staff, supplies, equipment, library resources, and machinery
conference room or meeting space
"If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else.“
~Yogi Berra
CAS Self-Assessment Process1. Establish and prepare the Self-
Assessment Team2. Compile and review Documentary and
Evaluative Evidence3. Identify Discrepancies4. Determine appropriate Corrective Action5. Recommend Steps for Program
Enhancement6. Prepare an Action Plan
The Self-Study TeamAppointing the Team:Size of team ≈ 5Composition: Faculty, Staff, Students &
OthersMost, if not all, should be from outside the unitAt least 2 of those should be pretty
knowledgeable Admin. support?
The Self-Study TeamTraining the Team:
Establish team ground rulesDiscuss meaning of each standardEstablish team’s inter-rater reliabilityEncourage team discussion; expect
disagreements; commit to consensual resolution
Status Report!
Participant OutcomesIn order to be able to conduct a CAS self-study, by
the end of this session participants will be able to:Articulate the purpose and benefits of the reviewFeel increased self-efficacyIdentify institutional stakeholders needed for
review processIdentify and obtain appropriate sources of
data/evidence
With pilot teams after lunch:A cursory review of “what” and “why”In-depth on “how” (i.e., using SAGs)