Baseline - Anthology Inc.

For new Baseline users! This beginner's webinar will review the Baseline features and support available to help you conduct assessment: consultation, professional development, Community resources, national benchmarks, online and mobile data collection, rubrics, reporting, and key performance indicators.

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How to Use Baseline Reporting Tools

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Wednesday, January 12, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Wednesday, January 26, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Monday, February 7, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, February 22, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Wednesday, March 9, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Monday, March 21, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, April 7, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, April 19, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, May 5, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

During this session we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the tools and functions available in the Baseline site to review your data. Even if you haven't collected data yet, it is helpful to know how you will use the data when you are still in the assessment planning stages. Participants will learn how to create and customize graphs, apply filters to view subsets of data, create saved views of data, export data, and set up comparison reports of data across time, between groups or programs, or before and after an intervention.
This session is a combination of the webinar formerly known as How to Use Baseline: Reporting Site and How to Use Baseline: Custom Benchmarking.

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An Overview of the NASPA Assessment & Knowledge Consortium

Tuesday, January 18, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Wednesday, February 9, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Tuesday, March 8, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Wednesday, April 13, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern

This session will provide attendees with in-depth information regarding the Consortium. Topics will include: background and development of the Consortium, overall organization and "how it works," content/areas of study, sign-up and administration process, access to campus-specific as well as benchmarking data, and overall benefits to participation. Time for general questions and answers will also be provided.

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Consortium Benchmarking Report Capabilities

Friday, January 7, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Thursday, January 13, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Monday, January 24, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Wednesday, May 18, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Thursday, May 26, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Eastern

This session will take attendees through the process of creating a national benchmarking report for the Consortium studies in which they have participated. This will include a detailed, step-by-step tour of the report "wizard" tool, within which users can customize their report to include historical benchmarking data, peer institution participant data, and national averages. After the creation of the report, a full description of report features and benefits will be provided, along with tips on easing the data analysis process. There will be time allotted at the end of the session for general questions and answers.

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Introduction to CollegiateLink

Tuesday, January 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Friday, January 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Tuesday, February 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Wednesday, March 9, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Thursday, April 7, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Tuesday, April 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Monday, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern

This session will focus on a broad overview of the features in CollegiateLink and how they are beneficial to student engagement and office efficiency. The concepts and user interface of the system will be discussed. This session is a great way to be introduced to the look and feel of the CollegiateLink platform.

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CollegiateLink: Key Configuration Concepts

Wednesday, January 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Tuesday, January 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Thursday, February 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Tuesday, March 8, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern

This session will take a focused look at the concepts and applications of types, categories, and interests within CollegiateLink and how they are used to control and identify organizations, users, and events. This session is targeted to the primary administrative user of CollegiateLink and will focus on the initial configuration of the platform.

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CollegiateLink: Forms, Elections, & Registrations

Friday, January 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Thursday, January 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Wednesday, February 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Thursday, March 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Wednesday, April 6, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern

This session will take a focused look at the form building tools and concepts that create the foundation of form creation, campus-wide elections, and organization registration processes. This session is geared towards the primary administrative user of CollegiateLink who will be managing elections and registrations.

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CollegiateLink: Finance

Thursday, January 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Wednesday, January 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Thursday, April 21, 3:00pm 4:00pm Eastern

This session will take a focused look at the tools and concepts that make up the financial management system in CollegiateLink. This session is geared towards the primary financial administrative user(s) of CollegiateLink who will be managing transactions and funding requests.

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CollegiateLink: Event Management

Thursday, January 6, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Wednesday, January 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Tuesday, February 8, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Tuesday, March 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Friday, April 8, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern

This session will take a specific look at the tools and concepts around campus event management. From configuration of an approval process to tracking attendance, the entire event process will be discussed. Discussion of the multiple reviewer options during the approval process will be a central point of the presentation. This session is geared towards the primary event administrator(s) on campus.

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CollegiateLink: Branding and Marketing for Success

Tuesday, January 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Wednesday, February 9, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Wednesday, March 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern

This session will take a specific look at how CollegiateLink can be branded on campus in a way that leads to high rates of involved users and high activity throughout the system. Strategies and ideas will be explored of how CollegiateLink can pull other functional areas on campus into the system and how they can benefit as well. Important system configuration options will be discussed and toured including header and site name creation, marketing techniques, as well as ways to involve faculty, staff and student organization advisors within the CollegiateLink platform. This session is geared towards the primary event administrator(s) on campus.

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Getting Staff Buy-in by Developing a Culture of Assessment

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Friday, January 21, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Friday, April 1, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

Sustainable assessment practices are supported by a culture of informed decision making. Constructing a culture of assessment takes time and intentional efforts to support assessment. This session uses examples from Campus Labs member campuses to discuss steps you can take to create a culture of assessment including encouraging collaboration, sharing assessment results, allowing for risk taking, learning from each other's experiences, and providing adequate resources.

Assessment 140 - Developing a Student Affairs Assessment Process

Assessment 150 - How to Prepare Staff to Engage in Quality Assessment

Content Standard 13: Assessment Education

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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How to Write an Effective Learning Outcome Statement

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Monday, January 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, March 22, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Monday, May 2, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

During this webinar, participants will be exposed to the definition of learning outcomes assessment pieces as well as the difference between learning and program outcomes. We will outline the components of a learning outcome statement and how to use the 3 Ms to make each statement manageable, measureable, and meaningful. Lastly, we will review how to make connections between learning outcomes and big picture, overarching mission statements and goals.

Assessment 110 - Articulating Purpose and Mapping Activities

Content Standard 2: Articulating Learning and Development Outcomes

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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How to Develop and Use a Learning Outcomes Framework

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Monday, January 31, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Friday, March 25, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

In this session participants will learn how a learning outcome framework can be used in a variety of ways: as a starting point for learning outcome statements, to ensure you are providing intentional learning experiences, and to guide and report on assessment activity. We will share examples of learning outcome frameworks from professional associations as well as specific campuses. In addition, we will outline the process of developing a framework for your own campus and introduce the practice of curricular and co-curricular mapping using the framework.

Assessment 110 - Articulating Purpose and Mapping Activities

Content Standard 2: Articulating Learning and Development Outcomes

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Developing an Assessment Plan for your Department or Division

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Wednesday, January 19, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Wednesday, April 6, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of the components to consider including in an assessment plan. We will review connections to guiding documents, implementation steps, and review example assessment plans from campuses.

Assessment 140 - Developing a Student Affairs Assessment Process

Content Standard 1: Assessment Design

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Designing an Assessment Project: From Start to Finish

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Monday, February 28, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, April 5, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

Before conducting any assessment project, it is important to plan with purpose. This webinar is designed to help student affairs professionals understand the full cycle of assessment practice from start to finish. Within this topic, we will highlight the significance of beginning assessment projects with the end in mind to achieve better results and more useable data. At the conclusion of this webinar you will be able to use this information to begin or improve both individual projects and unit assessment plans.

Assessment 100 - Beginning Concepts and Overview of Process

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Survey Design and Questionnaire Writing Guidelines

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Tuesday, February 8, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, April 21, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

This webinar will address both the process and content for designing and implementing survey methodology. We will discuss timeline, questionnaire construction, response formats, obtaining useable survey responses, and data collection strategies. The session is a good refresher for folks who already use survey methodology and a good introduction for those who want to get started, but don't know where or how to begin.

Assessment 301 - Home Grown Surveys for Assessment

Content Standard 5: Surveys Used for Assessment Purposes

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Survey Administration

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Wednesday, February 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

In this session we will outline all the things you need to consider when planning to administer a survey, including sampling techniques, the difference between confidentiality and anonymity, and specific things to consider for each of three data collection methods: online, paper, and mobile. An explanation of relevant Baseline tools will be included.

Assessment 301 - Home Grown Surveys for Assessment

Content Standard 5: Surveys Used for Assessment Purposes

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Addressing Survey Fatigue: Response Rates, Sampling, and Other Things to Consider

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Thursday, March 3, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Friday, May 6, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

Survey fatigue is a growing concern of all educational practitioners. In this webinar, we will discuss the current issues campuses face regarding the issue of potential over-surveying of students. Strategies for addressing this issue will be presented, including methods to increase response rates, web survey best practices, and the use of incentives. Participants will learn about recent research in this area and take away ideas of how the implications from this research could affect the assessment culture on their campuses.

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Adding Focus Groups to Your Assessment Plan

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Co-facilitated by Dr. Nathan Lindsay, UNC-Wilmington

Tuesday, February 1, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, April 14, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

Focus groups provide an efficient method of gathering valuable qualitative data. The presenters will provide an overview of this methodology, including considerations such as sampling, question development, group facilitation, and analysis options. The session will focus specifically on how focus groups have been used for assessment in student affairs at the guest presenter's institution.

About the co-presenter:
Dr. Nathan K. Lindsay is the Director of Student Life Assessment at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He completed his master's in Instructional Technology at Indiana University and his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Michigan. His research interests include efforts to enhance the holistic development of students, the improvement of learning and teaching, the integration of technology into higher education contexts, and international/comparative issues in higher education. He currently serves on the Leadership Team of the NASPA Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community.

Assessment 305 - Interviews/Focus Groups in Assessment

Content Standard 6: Interviews and Focus Groups Used for Assessment Purposes

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Rubrics 101: A Tool to Assess Learning

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Thursday, January 27, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, February 24, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Wednesday, March 23, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Friday, April 15, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

Rubrics are a very valuable tool for measuring learning directly and objectively. In this session, participants will learn the basics of rubric design, administration, and reporting so that they can be used to assess student learning outcomes on their campus.

Assessment 313 - Data Analysis Techniques: Rubrics

Content Standard 4: Assessment Instruments

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Strategies for Developing a Rubric Instrument

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Co-facilitated by Molly Albart

Thursday, February 3, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, April 12, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

In this session we will focus on the process of developing a rubric instrument customized to your needs. Several different types of rubric models will be shared, and we will discuss strategies for developing rubric dimensions, composing dimension descriptions, and selecting an appropriate scale. Additionally, an institution that has developed rubrics for use on their campus will share best practices.

About the co-presenter:
Molly Albart is the Director of Apartment Life at the University of Texas at Arlington. Molly is the co-chair for the Division of Student Affairs Assessment Team and provides leadership for the assessment programs and projects for the department of Apartment and Residence Life which includes the development of goals, objectives and student learning outcomes and the assessments associated with each. Molly has been working in Residence Life for more than 10 years.

Assessment 313 - Data Analysis Techniques: Rubrics

Content Standard 4: Assessment Instruments

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Basic Statistics & Quantitative Analysis I

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Friday, February 25, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Monday, April 18, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

This session will provide information regarding descriptive statistics that are often used when reviewing assessment data. We will cover the statistics available in the Baseline reporting site and benchmarking tools and we will discuss which analysis should be used in example situations, based on the questions that need answered by the data. We will also provide an overview regarding levels of measurement that can help determine what types of statistics you are able to run on your data.

Assessment 310 - Data Analysis Techniques: Quantitative

Content Standard 7: Analysis

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Basic Statistics & Quantitative Analysis II

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Thursday, March 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, May 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

After a very brief review of levels of measurement and descriptive statistics, the focus of this session will be on inferential statistics that are often conducted with an advanced statistical software package (e.g., SPSS). Examples include t-tests, ANOVAs, and chi squares. We will review the purpose behind each of these types of analyses and provides examples for which you might consider using these more advanced statistics.

Assessment 310 - Data Analysis Techniques: Quantitative

Content Standard 7: Analysis

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Qualitative Data Analysis

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Facilitated by Becki Elkins, Cornell College

Thursday, February 17, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

So, you've collected great information from interviews/focus groups or open-ended questions on a survey. Maybe even from observations and documents. Now what? Are you drowning in data? How do you share that information in a way that moves beyond anecdote? How do you analyze the data you've collected? How do you make meaning of the data? This webinar will outline acceptable standards of rigor for qualitative assessments and explore the steps involved in general qualitative data analysis and interpretation. After building a foundation in qualitative assessment, the session will offer steps you can take to organize your data into themes and effectively share the data with various audiences.

About the presenter:
Becki Elkins is the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Cornell College, visiting assistant professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of Iowa, and chair of ACPA's Commission for Assessment and Evaluation. She holds a Ph.D. in Student Affairs Administration and Research from the University of Iowa, a master's degree in Higher Education from Iowa State University, and a bachelor's degree in Public Relations from the University of Kansas. With nearly 20 years of professional experience in student affairs and higher education, her interests today include qualitative research methods, assessment design, and college student learning.

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Reporting and Sharing Assessment Results

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Wednesday, February 23, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, April 28, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

Collecting data is one of the steps in assessment, but not the final step. Once data is collected, reporting and using the data are necessary to receive the full benefits of assessment efforts. This webinar shares information on what makes data useful, various reporting techniques, and best practices in creative ways to share your data with various audiences. During each webinar we will be joined by a Member Campus who will share how they implemented a best practice strategy at their institution.

Content Standard 11: Effective Reporting and Use of Results

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

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Key Performance Indicators

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Friday, February 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Monday, April 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern

This session will outline the benefits and best practices of an emerging assessment trend: the use of "key performance indicators," "dashboard indicators," or "balanced scorecards" in higher education. A demonstration of the Baseline Performance Indicator functionality will illustrate how you can use Baseline to develop and measure performance indicators on your campus.

Core Competencies: Research & Evaluation

These sessions require Internet and phone access and group participation is welcomed.