16TH ANNUAL ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 AND THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 AGENDA {Zoom link is provided below and via calendar invitation/email}
SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE: ASSESSMENT LIFE AFTER COVID
Wednesday, March 3
12:30 PM Lobby Opens for Informal Conversation
1:00 PM Welcome and Introductions
Dr. A. Hope Williams, President NCICU
1:15 PM Introduction of Keynote Speaker & Keynote Address
The “Telephone Problem”: Planning for Another “New Normal” Disruption seems to be the best way to describe our current state. This session will focus on the importance of planning and assessment as we adapt.
Steven M. Sheeley, Senior Vice President SACSCOC
Session Facilitator: Carrie Mata, Director of Research NCICU
2:00 PM Move to Break-out Rooms (Please feel free to choose the Break-out Session of your liking)
2:10 Pm Breakout Rooms/Tracks: Select the room/interest area of your choice Ice breakers: Polls, Chat • Academic Programs Assessment Panel o NCICU campuses o UNC campuses Facilitator: Kim Fath, Associate Director for Assessment, Elon University
• Library Directors & Assessment Facilitator: Tracey Sherrod, Director of Library Services, Methodist University
• Assessment Matters in Student Life Co-Facilitators: Elizabeth Hernandez, Dean of Students, St. Andrews University LeAnna Rice, Associate Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator, Queens University of Charlotte
Session Chair: Michael Hadley, Director for Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Methodist University
3:30 PM Adjourn Thursday, March 4
9:30 AM Virtual Coffee Break Facilitated by Kim Fath, Elon University
10:00 AM Higher Ed Updates: NCICU, North Carolina Legislative, and Federal
Dr. Williams NCICU
10:30 AM Case Scenarios: Substantive Change Kevin Sightler, Director of Substantive Change SACSCOC
Session Facilitator: Borree Kwok, Associate Provost for Administration Campbell University
Noon Lunch Break Conversation: Breakout Room
1:00 PM “Resilience Amidst Disruption: A SACSCOC Update” This session will address recent changes at SACSCOC, including current strategies to cope with the pandemic. Time will be set aside for Q/A.
Steven M. Sheeley, Senior Vice President SACSCOC
Session Facilitator: Michael Hadley Methodist University
1:45 PM Break
2:00 PM “Who needs help? Assessing academic risk in the COVID class” COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the university admissions process. The traditional metrics of GPA and SAT are under increased scrutiny or have been removed as admissions requirements. This presentation will introduce the Transition to College Inventory within a framework for implementation, with the goal that at-risk students may be identified and supported in a proactive manner.
David Shields, Instructor of Psychology University of Mount Olive
Session Facilitator: Jay Lowery, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment High Point University
2:45 PM COVID lessons – What to Keep? What is the New Normal?
Session Facilitator: Liz Cooper, Software Administrator and Application Analyst Methodist University
3:45 PM Closing Remarks & Adjourn
NCICU extends deep appreciation to this year’s Committee members for their contributions to the planning of this agenda:
Elizabeth Cooper, Methodist University; Kimberly Fath, Elon University; Michael Hadley, Methodist University; Borree Kwok, Campbell University; Jay Lowery, High Point University; LaVerne Macon, Livingstone College; Rob Springer, Elon University; Terri Stevenson, Livingstone College; and Joshua Wilkey, Brevard College
ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION (DAY ONE): NCICU invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Day One - 16th Annual NCICU Assessment Conference Time: Mar 3, 2021 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://ncicu.zoom.us/j/97287634244?pwd=M0ZwLzQ4QnNtRTFrOXlTYzNsNGdZZz09
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ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION (DAY TWO): NCICU invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Day Two - 16th Annual NCICU Assessment Conference Time: Mar 4, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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