How does a program or an institution leverage assessment data to improve educational effectiveness and inform curriculum development and planning? In this session, we will share our approach to synthesizing the results of different assessment methods to inform curriculum development and co-curricular programming. By considering students’ perceptions of their own learning alongside faculty and employer evaluations of their learning, faculty and administrators can determine where the curriculum needs to be adjusted and where co-curricular opportunities can best support student success. We will share our process for aligning assessment instruments, analyzing data, and using results to inform decision-making.

Natalia Worden, Chief Academic Officer, Design Institute of San Diego
Lisa Schattman, Library Director and Assessment Coordinator, Design Institute of San Diego

Gaining insights into industry needs is an important aspect to the development of academic programs, especially with expectations of programs leading to jobs.  This sessions will share approaches by California State University Northridge to engage with industry partners in the development of new academic programs, as well as engaging in conversations with industry partners for continuous program improvement. The presenter will share strategies and processes that have been put in place to bring teams of faculty and industry representatives together for academic program development.

Jane Rosenthal Dieken, Assistant Dean for Program Development, California State University, Northridge