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Assessment Month 2013 - Taking Root with...

This year’s Assessment Month, themed “Taking Root with Assessment,” offered workshops for both staff and students then culminated with the Assessment Reception. Assessment Month focused on improving program assessment and student learning through training and sharing ideas. Our annual Assessment Reception continues to be a force in creating college wide collaboration and communication about...

May 1st

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Apr 26th

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Kris Tiner and company entertained us with jazz.

Apr 26th

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Mar 9th

Agenda - 3/8/2013

Assessment Meeting Agenda 3/8/13 8:00- 9:00 Levinson 40 * Coffee and Treats will be served!!! *Approval of Minutes 2/8/13 *Updates · Accreditation Report and Follow up- Bonnie · Curriculum Clinic *Topic for discussion · Strengthening Success · Assessment Reception- Bulletin Boards · Assessing the Assessment Committee *Action Items from last meeting: Assessment...

Mar 8th

Meeting minutes - 2/8/2013

Assessment Meeting Minutes 2/8/13 8:00- 9:30 Levinson 40 Attendees: Michelle B, Susan M, Patrick S, David N, David K, Dawn D, Denise M, Michael E, Pam D, Bernadette T., and Karimeh A. *Approval of Minutes 11/9/12- minutes were approved *Updates · Think Tank- theme/activity ideas- Denise-reported that they had over 20 participants at the flex think tank meetings. Many good conversations and...

Mar 8th

BC Assessment committee presents at 2012 Student...

In October of 2012, David Koeth, Bonnie Suderman, and Bernadette Towns made a presentation at the 2012 Student Success Conference held in Costa Mesa, California. The theme of the conference was “Embracing and Leading Change.” The topic of the session was: “Spotlight On Assessment: Transforming your Campus Assessment Process and Outlook.” The workshop was well attended and...

Feb 5th

Assessment Meeting Minutes, 10/12/12

Assessment Meeting Minutes 10/12/12 Attendees: Michelle B, Bernadette T., Patrick S., Susan M., Pam D., David N., Denise M., Dawn D., Manny M., Brian H., David K., Karimeh A. *Approval of Minutes 9/14/12- minutes were approved unanimously. *Updates • Program Assessment- 100% of program assessments were submitted. • Course Assessments- 100% of course assessment timelines were submitted. • ...

Nov 9th

Assessment Committee agenda 11/9/12

Assessment Meeting Agenda 11/9/12 8:00- 9:30 Levinson 40 * Coffee and Treats will be served!!! J *Approval of Minutes 10/12/12 *Updates · Accreditation · Think Tank- theme/activity ideas · Course Outcomes *Topic for discussion · Assessing the Assessment Committee *Action Items from last meeting: · Bernadette write article about Student Success Conference and post on...

Nov 9th

Oct 12th

Assessment Meeting Agenda, 10/12/12

Assessment Meeting Agenda 10/12/12 8:00- 9:30 Levinson 40 * Coffee and Treats will be served!!! *Approval of Minutes 9/14/12 *Updates · Program Assessment · Course Assessments · Think Tank- theme/activity ideas · Accreditation- Week of October 22 * Upcoming Spring Events Planning · Assessment Week/Month? - Students-? - Faculty Training- Topics/ Days/Times · ...

Oct 9th

Assessment Meeting Minutes, 9/14/12

Assessment Meeting Minutes 9/14/12 8:00- 9:30 Levinson 40 Attendees: Bonnie S., Bernadette T., David K., David N., Conor W., Pam D., Kenward V., Denise M., Nancy M., Manny M., Patrick S., Susan M., Karimeh A., Ann M. Assessment Goals aligned with strategic goals · The committee discussed the assessment committee goals in relationship to the strategic college goals. All the goals were...

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Links to Elizabeth Barkley's Powerpoint slides

Elizabeth Barkley - Powerpoint Part 1 Elizabeth Barkley - Powerpoint Part 2 Elizabeth Barkley - Powerpoint Part 3

Mar 29th

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Mar 1st

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Feb 21st

Keynote Speaker for the 2012 conference

The 2012 Assessment and Engagement Conference Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Barkley is an internationally known scholar, educator and consultant. With over 30 years experience as an innovative and reflective teacher, her areas of interest include engaging students through active and collaborative learning; transforming face-to-face and online curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners...

Feb 21st

Preparing for the Conference

Things to keep in mind about the 2012 Assessment and Engagement Conference at Bakersfield College: 1. You must pay for your lunch at the conference. The cost is $7. Make sure to reserve a lunch at the Eventbrite site when you reserve your workshops. 2. Bring copies of your course SLOs if you will be participating in the “Program Assessment Plans/ Assessment Module” workshop. 3. Note...

Feb 21st

2012 Conference Schedule

- - - - - - - 8:00 - 8:30 am Meet & Greet (outside Forums) Campus Center - - - - - - - 8:45-9:45 Workshop I (Language Arts - various rooms) - - - - - - - 10:00 -11:00 Keynote Speaker - (Forums) - - - - - - - 11:05 - 12:05 Workshop II (Language Arts - various rooms) - - - - - - - 12:05 - 1:00 Lunch (Cafeteria) - - - - - - - 1:15 - 2:45 Assessment Breakout Groups...

Feb 21st

2012 Conference Workshops

Approaches to Assessing Course SLOs 8:45-9:45 / LA 201 Presenters: Dr. Kimberly Van Horne and Joyce Kirst Description of workshop: Presenters will cover data driven assessment for course SLO’s. - - - - - - - CCSSE Results 11:05-12:05 / LA 201 Presenter: Ann Morgan Description of workshop: Presenter will explain the CCSSE results completed at Bakersfield College last year that informed...

Feb 21st

Dec 6th

What if the secret to success is failure? (NY... →

An article that examines the roles of character and grit in academic success. Source:Dr. Kenward Vaughan, Professor of Chemistry and Chair, Physical Science at Bakersfield College

Oct 21st

Comments now available on this site

Welcome to the BC Learning Outcomes blog. You’ll notice a new feature - comments. You can make comments on any post, text, image, or link. We want to create community, so please share your thoughts and ideas.

Sep 8th

The Writing Center

The Writing Center emerged from a comprehensive study of Bakersfield College’s developmental education programs three years ago, undertaken by a team led by Dr. Hunter Boylan from the National Center for Developmental Education. That study, colloquially known as “the Boylan Report” and funded by Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) money, engaged multiple stakeholders, interviews, review of available...

Aug 31st

WAYPOINT OUTCOMES: A remarkable FREE assessment...

Waypoint Outcomes builds software that streamlines the interactions between learners and teachers. The results can mean a dramatically improved dialog about outcomes and rich data on student learning. The Waypoint Fellows Program is intended to help institutions build grassroots knowledge of rubrics and Waypoint, and to help faculty create exceptional feedback for students. Faculty can build,...

May 20th

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Prizes

Many people have been asking what the winners received. The departments were awarded gift cards to Office Max. Enjoy the new supplies!!! The individual prize winners were awarded gift cards to Espresso Cafe. Congratulations! Well Done.

May 4th

Assessment Reception Winners

Faculty and Staff Picks: Best presentation- DSPS Best Idea I plan to Steal- Biology- Case Study Assessment Committee Picks: Best Assessment Cycle Plan Represented- Behavioral Science Best Project Display Board Presenters: Dr. Kimberly Van Horne, and Kristen Rabe Congratulations to all! The prizes will be delivered soon to department chair and prize winners by Bonnie or Bernadette. Thank you...

May 2nd

Apr 29th

Assessment Reception Showcase 2011 - Participating...

24 campus departments participated in the first annual Outcomes Assessment Reception Showcase: Academic Development Admissions and Records Art Department Assessment Center BC Extended Learning Office Behavioral Science Biology Counseling Delano Campus Disabled Student Programs and Services English Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Family and Consumer Education Information...

Apr 28th