CIRTL Network Meeting: Overview Ann Austin Texas A&M University June 3, 2009.

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CIRTL Network CIRTL Network Meeting: Meeting: Overview Overview Ann Austin Ann Austin Texas A&M University Texas A&M University June 3, 2009 June 3, 2009

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CIRTL Network CIRTL Network Meeting:Meeting:Overview Overview

Ann AustinAnn AustinTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University

June 3, 2009June 3, 2009

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Goals for the MeetingGoals for the Meeting

Ass where we are and where we are Ass where we are and where we are goinggoing At each institution and in the NetworkAt each institution and in the Network

Reflect on our practiceReflect on our practice

Share progress and ideasShare progress and ideas

Identify challenges and ask questionsIdentify challenges and ask questions

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““Philosophical” Philosophical” Assumptions guiding Assumptions guiding

Evaluation Evaluation Modeling TARModeling TAR

Ask questions and learn from our workAsk questions and learn from our work Use evaluation to improveUse evaluation to improve

Linking Goals—Program Activities—Linking Goals—Program Activities—EvaluationEvaluation Evaluation helps clarify goals and keep focusEvaluation helps clarify goals and keep focus

Evaluation as basis of discussion across Evaluation as basis of discussion across NetworkNetwork Use evaluation to learn and plan for futureUse evaluation to learn and plan for future

Evaluation must be feasible and realisticEvaluation must be feasible and realistic

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Overview of Morning Overview of Morning SessionSession

Highlight Institutional Evaluation Highlight Institutional Evaluation PlansPlans

Identify successes and challengesIdentify successes and challenges

Identify issues for cross-Network Identify issues for cross-Network discussiondiscussion Breakouts after lunchBreakouts after lunch

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Project Goals for CIRTLProject Goals for CIRTL

1.1. Establish graduate through faculty Establish graduate through faculty learning communities at Network learning communities at Network universities.universities.

2.2. Establish cross-network learning Establish cross-network learning community.community.

3.3. Foster transition from CIRTL graduate Foster transition from CIRTL graduate programs into faculty positions.programs into faculty positions.

4.4. Enhance graduate education in teaching Enhance graduate education in teaching and learning at other universities.and learning at other universities.

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CIRTL NetworkCIRTL Network

UW-Madison

TAMU

Howard

Vanderbilt

MSU

CU-Boulder

CIRTL

Evaluation &

Research Team

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Levels of AssessmentLevels of Assessment

GTA (Level I)

Level II

PFFAGEP

ETTL Cour

se

Level 3: Network Level

Assessment

Level 2: Institution Level

Assessment

Level 1: Program Level Assessment

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Level 1: Program Level Level 1: Program Level AssessmentAssessment

GTA (Level I)

Level II

PFFAGEP

ETTL Cour

se

Study impact of CIRTL activities on individual participants related to key goals:

•Within institution•Cross-campus Common Items

Formative assessment related to program improvement.

Performed by local CIRTL team (ELs, PIs, and partners).

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Level 2: Institution Level Level 2: Institution Level AssessmentAssessment

GTA (Level I)

Level II

PFFAGEP

ETTL Cour

se

Study the process of institutionalization and organizational change in relation to CIRTL goals and activities.

Identify lessons learned for broader dissemination.

Performed by CIRTL ERT; informed by Level 1 Assessment

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Level 3: Network Level Level 3: Network Level AssessmentAssessment

GTA (Level I)

Level II

PFFAGEP

ETTL Cour

se

Study the development of the Network and the Network’s impact on institutions.

Evaluation of key Network goals related to CIRTL

Performed by CIRTL ERT; informed by Level 1 & 2 Assessment

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Institutional Institutional PresentationsPresentations

Evaluation Plans Evaluation Plans GoalsGoals Criteria for SuccessCriteria for Success Strategies for Measuring SuccessStrategies for Measuring Success Connection to PillarsConnection to Pillars

Success, issues, questionsSuccess, issues, questions