Measuring Student Engagement and Success in Academic Programs
March 10, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Online
Presenters: Lauren Schlesselman and Liza Boritz
Overview:
This one-hour workshop, offered by Liza Boritz (the Director of Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation with Student Life and Enrollment) aims to provide an overview for faculty and staff working with academic-focused programs on effectively assessing student engagement and success. With the increasing evidence of the importance of connection and belonging in student learning outcomes, it is essential for academic programs and departments to understand and utilize a variety of metrics that go beyond traditional academic assessments. This workshop will serve as a primer on the most effective methods for assessing student engagement and success, helping academic programs and departments gain a more holistic perspective on the student learning experience.
Objectives:
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
1. Understand the importance of measuring student engagement and success in promoting academic achievement and retention.
2. Gain practical tools for assessing both in-class and out-of-class student engagement.
3. Learn how to analyze and interpret data from student surveys, participation metrics, and academic performance.
4. Explore strategies to adjust teaching methods based on engagement and success data.
5. Leave with actionable strategies to foster and measure engagement throughout the semester.
Target Audience:
Faculty and staff members from all disciplines who wish to improve their understanding of student engagement and success metrics.
Workshop Structure:
This one-hour workshop will include a combination of presentations, group discussions, and hands-on exercises. The session is designed to be interactive and focused on practical takeaways.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3366
For more information, contact: Stacey Valliere at stacey.valliere@uconn.edu