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Paul Bowdre

Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness
Oakland City University
Paul Bowdre
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Leveraging Your Canvas LMS Data for Student Success and Continuous Improvement

The ability to extract student learning outcomes data from your Learning Management System (LMS) is essential for assessment and continuous improvement. We believe technology should not be a barrier t…
Academic Affairs
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Course Assessment
Curriculum
Information Technology
Institutional Effectiveness

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Institutional Effectiveness 2.0 in Action—Empowering Stakeholders to Lead Beyond Their Role

Institutional Effectiveness 2.0 in action requires a new way of leading, collecting data, and using data to drive decision-making. It requires leaders to empower their faculty and staff to not only co…
Academic Affairs
Accreditation
Assessment
Continuous Improvement
Institutional Effectiveness

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Lightning Talks Series—Addressing Problems of Practice: Collaborating with Your Community to Establish a Foundation to Collect Meaningful Data

Digital transformation of your assessment processes is exciting but challenging at the same time. Empowering key stakeholders to contribute and design this digital transformation is essential. Tasks a…
2021 SACSCOC Annual Conference
Academic Affairs
Accreditation
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Conferences
Continuous Improvement
Faculty Engagement
Institutional Effectiveness

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Meet Our Partners Series—Surviving & Thriving: Texas A&M University’s Improved Self Study Process for the SACSCOC Decennial Report

Leading effectiveness and improvement initiatives at any institution take a clear vision, collaboration, and an innovative plan. Dr. Alicia Dorsey successfully led Texas A&M University through the com…
2021 SACSCOC Annual Conference
Academic Affairs
Accreditation
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Conferences
Faculty Engagement
Institutional Effectiveness
Self Study

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How We Built This? Series—Accessibility and Assessment: Supporting Students in the New Normal

How We Built This? Series provides a forum for educational leaders to share their sustainable processes and best practices in leading assessment, student success and other initiatives at their institu…
Accessibility
Assessment
Conferences
Curriculum Design
Equity
Faculty Engagement
IUPUI Assessment Institute 2021
Student Engagement

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Expanding Professional Learning for Assessment and Improvement

Professional learning in higher education is a precious commodity given shrinking budgets and changes to the higher-ed landscape. To support assessment development efforts, AEFIS and Student Affairs A…
Assessment
Closing the Loop
Conferences
Continuous Improvement
Faculty Engagement
Institutional Effectiveness
IUPUI Assessment Institute 2021
Planning
Research
SAAL

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Innovative Approaches to Adapting VALUE Rubrics to Foster Learner Feedback in High-Impact Practices

Providing clear feedback is a known contributor to positively impacting student achievement. Yet, finding the right instruments and processes to give quality feedback in real-time can be daunting. Lea…
Assessment
Authentic Assessment
Conferences
Continuous Improvement
Faculty Engagement
Formative Assessment
Institutional Effectiveness
Instructional Strategies
IUPUI Assessment Institute 2021
Student Engagement

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Panel Discussion—Accessibility and Assessment: What You Need to Know

When it comes to supporting your students and campus work environments, colleges and universities have led the charge in providing equitable access to educational opportunities and resources to enable…
Academic Affairs
Accessibility
Assessment
Curriculum
Equity
Planning
Student Engagement

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Meet Our Partners Series—Johns Hopkins University Second Commission on Higher Education (CUE2) Report Results & Lessons Learned

This particular event will focus on the undergraduate curricular review at Johns Hopkins University, the first of its kind, and the takeaways of embarking on this initiative, the stakeholders involved…
Academic Affairs
Closing the Loop
Continuous Improvement
Curriculum
Faculty Engagement
Formative Assessment

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Lightning Talk Series—Assessing Your Strategic Initiatives Using Inclusive, Collaborative Planning at SUNY Oswego

This presentation focuses on the process and transparency for strategic planning at the State University of New York Oswego and how AEFIS Strategic Planning Solution provides a collaborative workspac…
AALHE2021
AEFIS Software
Closing the Loop
Continuous Improvement
Faculty Engagement
Institutional Effectiveness
Institutional Outcomes
Planning

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Meet Our Partners Series—”Agile Wayfinding: Combining Innovation and Assessment at University of Maryland Global Campus”

This particular event will focus on Agile wayfinding and its purpose in institutional planning and assessment processes. University of Maryland Global Campus has a long history of evaluating innovati…
Academic Affairs
Assessment
Continuous Improvement
Institutional Outcomes
Planning

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Life Preserver on Board— Rescuing Assessment Efforts When it’s Not Business as Usual

The abrupt move to remote learning during the Spring 2020 semester caused assessment efforts at many institutions to founder. Messiah University’s streamlined assessment processes became a life-pres…
Accreditation
Assessment
Closing the Loop
Faculty Engagement
HLC2021
Planning
Program Assessment

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Lightning Talk Series— “A Collaborative Approach to Preparing Learners with Digital Skills for the 21st Century Workforce”

This presentation focuses on the collaboration between the Greater Washington Partnership, a civic alliance of employers and higher education institutions in the Capital Region, from Baltimore to Rich…
AEFIS Software
Authentic Assessment
Badge
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Curriculum
DigCredSummit2021
Planning
Skills

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Lightning Talk Series—”Transition to a Continuous Learner Record During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Success Story”

Lightning Talks are short, targeted presentations that provide insight into best practices, challenges, and successes in assessment. Listen in as some of the greatest minds and thought leaders share a…
Accreditation
AEFIS Software
Authentic Assessment
Competency-Based Education—CBE
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Curriculum Mapping
DigCredSummit2021
Skills

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Meet Our Partners Series— “Planning for a Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) at University of Minnesota”

This particular event will focus on the implementation of Comprehensive Learner Record; who needs to be involved, what data needs to be collected and included, and the process and strategy for moving …
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Closing the Loop
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Conferences
Curriculum
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Mapping
DigCredSummit2021
Equity

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Democracy & Assessment Series—Your Voice Matters! Episode 3 Theory to Practice

As your community of practice, AEFIS Academy is launching a four-part series designed to explore and unpack the relationship between Democracy and Assessment. Throughout this series, a variety of thou…
Assessment
Democracy & Assessment
Equity
Planning
Research
Student Affairs

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Democracy & Assessment Series— Your Voice Matters! Episode 2 Defining Democratic Learning

As your community of practice, AEFIS Academy is launching a four-part series designed to explore and unpack the relationship between Democracy and Assessment. Throughout this series, a variety of thou…
AACRAO2021
Assessment
Conferences
Democracy & Assessment
Equity
Lifelong Learning
Planning
Research
Student Affairs

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Meet Our Partners Series—”Setting Your Priorities to Work Smarter Not Harder” Tips from the University of Kentucky

This particular event will focus on the importance of managing your limited time and provide a forum to discuss how to say no, set boundaries, and managing expectations for colleagues, partners, and o…
Academic Affairs
Assessment
Mental Wellness
Planning

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Microcredentials for Authentic Lifelong Learning at Johns Hopkins University

Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) is an effective way to transmit knowledge, skills and abilities earned by learners to employers. On top of its traditional renowned programs, Johns Hopkins Universit…
AEFIS Software
Badge
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Conferences
Continuing Education
DigCredSummit2021
Lifelong Learning
Skills

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Boot Camp—Curriculum Mapping & Outcomes Alignment with Institutional Leaders Across the Country

This Bootcamp brings together leaders in curriculum planning and assessment from community colleges and four-year universities from three parts of the country. These coaches will take you through curr…
AEFIS Software
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Curriculum
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Mapping
General Education
Institutional Outcomes

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Lightning Talk Series—Collaborating with Your Faculty to Promote Teaching, Value, & Scholarship with Texas A&M International University

Lightning Talks are short, targeted presentations that provide insight into best practices, challenges, and successes in assessment. Listen in as some of the greatest minds and thought leaders share a…
Accreditation
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Faculty Engagement
Planning
SACSCOC2020
Student Engagement

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Hands on HIPs—Understanding the Student Outcomes from the Students’ Perspective

Get a chance to have thought leadership discussions with thought leaders and exchange battle stories from the field.
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Authentic Assessment
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Conferences
Equity
IUPUI2020
Skills
Student Engagement

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Lightning Talk Series—Program Assessment Done Right!

Lightning Talks are short, targeted presentations that provide insight into best practices, challenges, and successes in assessment. Listen in as some of the greatest minds and thought leaders share a…
Assessment
Closing the Loop
Continuous Improvement
Planning
Program Assessment
Student Engagement

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Meet Our Partners Series—Building a Common Assessment Framework

Get a chance to have thought leadership discussions with thought leaders and exchange battle stories from the field.
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Closing the Loop
Continuous Improvement
Curriculum Design
Institutional Outcomes
Planning

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Lightning Talk Series—“Making Data Simple: A Three-Step Process Toward Evergreen Data Analysis”

Lightning Talks are short, targeted presentations that provide insight into best practices, challenges, and successes in assessment. Listen in as some of the greatest minds and thought leaders share a…
Assessment
Closing the Loop
Continuous Improvement
Institutional Outcomes
Interoperability
Planning

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Boot Camp: CLR 101—How to Launch Comprehensive Learner Record at Your Institution

As a holistic approach to improving student success, Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) has the potential to positively impact the student success ecosystem. CLR is a dynamic, real-time portfolio, whi…
AEFIS Software
Authentic Assessment
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Curriculum Mapping
Formative Assessment

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Meet Our Partners Series—Building a Culture of Transparency through Strategic and Self-Study Planning

Get a chance to have thought leadership discussions with thought leaders and exchange battle stories from the field.
Accreditation
Continuous Improvement
Faculty Engagement
Institutional Outcomes
Planning
Self Study

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Lightning Talk Series—“Reinventing Course Evaluations As Assessments for Continuous Improvement”

Listen in on authentic learner success and continuous improvement stories and beyond by some of the greatest minds and thought leaders in assessment for learning.
AEFIS Software
Continuous Improvement
Faculty Engagement
Planning
Research

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Meet Our Partners Series—Mapping & Assessing Your Micro-credential Program

Get a chance to have thought leadership discussions with thought leaders and exchange battle stories from the field.
AEFIS Software
Badge
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Continuing Education
Curriculum Mapping
Equity
Skills

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Meet Our Partners Series—Collaborative Evidence Collection Across Your Institution

Get a chance to have thought leadership discussions with thought leaders and exchange battle stories from the field.
Accreditation
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Continuous Improvement
Institutional Outcomes
Planning
Student Engagement

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Meet Our Partners Series—Importance of Collecting Data on Outcomes to Empower Student Success

Get a chance to have thought leadership discussions with thought leaders and exchange battle stories from the field.
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Authentic Assessment
Comprehensive Learner Record—CLR
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Mapping
Institutional Outcomes
Planning

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Meet Our Partners Series—Benefits of Partnership, Planning, and Flexibility in Institutional Assessment

Get a chance to have thought leadership discussions with thought leaders and exchange battle stories from the field.
AEFIS Software
Closing the Loop
Continuous Improvement
Course Assessment
Planning

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Lightning Talk Series—“Data-Informed Curriculum Mapping: A Four-Step Approach”

Listen in on authentic learner success and continuous improvement stories and beyond by some of the greatest minds and thought leaders in assessment for learning.
Accreditation
AEFIS Software
Assessment
Competency-Based Education—CBE
Continuous Improvement
Curriculum
Program Assessment

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Lightning Talk Series—“Be a Hero! Create an Institutional Evidence Bank”

Listen in on authentic learner success and continuous improvement stories and beyond by some of the greatest minds and thought leaders in assessment for learning.
Accreditation
AEFIS Software
Closing the Loop
Continuous Improvement
Faculty Engagement
Institutional Outcomes
Planning
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