Traditional structures in higher education divide and isolate student services from academic affairs. Yet, students move through their degree programs as whole people with personal and academic concerns combined to impact their work and success. How can new models of departmental collaboration build clarity, consistency, and DEIB impact for measurable student success?

Joanna Bauer, VP of Academic & Student Affairs | CAO/ ALO, Claremont Lincoln University
Audrey Jordan, Jerry D. Campbell Professor and DEI Specialist, Claremont Lincoln University
Karen Kraker, Dean of Student Services & Registrar, Claremont Lincoln University
Stephanie Varnon-Hughes, Dean of Teaching, Learning & Leadership, Claremont Lincoln University

Assessment professionals can play a key role in institutional efforts in support of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. The adoption of equitable and culturally responsive data collection, analysis, and use of data have contributed to the closing of equity gaps, among other outcomes. But the impact of assessment professionals on DEI can go beyond this. We share how the Inclusive Excellence Framework inspires additional ways assessment offices can contribute to institutional JEDI goals.

Kyle Amore, Associate Director of Co-Curricular Assessment, Santa Clara University
Christine Bachen, Director of Educational Assessment, Santa Clara University