"Put me in Coach!" Engaging Faculty to Form a Winning Assessment Team

Area of Science:

• Educational Administration
• Organizational Management
• Academic Assessment

Background:

• Effective assessment committees are crucial for institutional improvement.
• Managing assessment processes requires strategic planning and collaborative effort.
• Existing literature often lacks practical guidance for committee management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a framework for managing successful assessment committees.
• To offer practical strategies for developing productive assessment teams.
• To enhance the understanding of leadership and culture within assessment processes.

Main Methods:

• Utilizes an athletic team model as a guiding metaphor.
• Discusses key components: team development, assessment planning, culture, and leadership.
• Provides actionable advice and examples for faculty engagement.

Main Results:

• Highlights the importance of a joint effort from all stakeholders.
• Outlines strategies for creating a positive and productive committee culture.
• Emphasizes the need for clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

Conclusions:

• An athletic team model provides a valuable metaphor for effective assessment committee management.
• Engaged faculty, clear roles, and strategic planning are essential for successful assessment.
• Implementing this model can lead to a well-rounded and productive assessment committee.