2025 Assessment Institute Handouts
Each year, the Assessment Institute provides handouts from presenters who opt to submit them electronically. The following 2025 Assessment Institute presenters have chosen to share their handouts on the Assessment Institute website. Please note that not all presenters submit their handouts, and additional handouts will be added as they become available. Also, some links below will continue to be populated or updated by presenters after the Institute.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
| Session | Session Title/Handout | Presenters |
| 01A | Assessment 101 | Keston H. Fulcher and Mason Jones, James Madison University |
| 02A | The Scholar’s Academy: From Evidence-Informed Inquiry to Knowledge Dissemination | Organizers of the Assessment Institute and Editors from such publications as Assessment Update, Research & Practice in Assessment, and the Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry, Improvement, and Impact |
| 02C | Designing a Comprehensive Assessment Plan for Equity-Centered Student Success | Gavin Henning, New England College; and Anne E. Lundquist, The Hope Center at Temple University |
| 02J | Developing Implementation Plans for Meaningful Assessment: Connecting Theory to Practice | Joseph D. Levy, Excelsior University; and Natasha Jankowski, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
| 02G | Strategic Framework: Crafting a Comprehensive Faculty Development Program Aligned with Assessment and Accreditation Standards | Amy N. Morris and Nehad El-Sawi, Des Moines University |
| 02H | Creating and Implementing a Sustainable Assessment Process: Practical Approaches for Harmonizing Accountability and Improvement | Felix Wao, University of Oklahoma |
| 02I | ChatGPT and Educational Assessment: Opportunities and Challenges | John Hathcoat and Yu Bao, James Madison University; and Ruth Slotnick, Bridgewater State University |
| 03B | Adapting to Generative AI in Ways that Support Equity and Accuracy in Measures of Student Learning | Karen E. Singer-Freeman, The George Washington University; and Christine Robinson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| 03D | Transform Your Survey Skills: From Design to Impact | Joanna Z. Boeing, Bridgewater State University |
| 03F | Building a Faculty Development Strategy to Support Advances in Assessment and Evidence-Based Pedagogy | Maureen Martin and Marcus Nicks, Howard Community College |
| 03G | Beyond the Numbers: Transforming Assessment Data into Compelling Stories | Ryan Smith, Illinois State University; Becky Croxton; Colorado State University; and Kelly McCarthy, Florida Polytechnic University |
| 03I | Reclaiming Student Learning Outcomes: Making Observable Behavior the Cornerstone of Higher Education Assessment | Jarek Janio, Santa Ana College; Marty Alvarado, SOVA Group, Nonprofit; and Nate Casale, Feedback Fruits |
| 03J | Elevate Your Student Affairs Assessment Impact: Unlock the Power of Communities of Practice | Renée Delgado-Riley, University of Oregon; Joseph D. Levy, Excelsior University; Shaun Boren, University of Florida; Kim Kruchen, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sophie Tullier, University of Delaware; Tori Rehr, The Ohio State University; and Sarah LaFrance, James Madison University |
| 05H | Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English Composition Assessment: A Collaborative Exploration with Student Researchers | Amy J. Heston, Walsh University; Ling Qian and Madeline M. Heston, The University of Akron; and Tatiana C. Tolson, Walsh University |
| 05J | Pushing Boulders: Exploring the Barriers to Conducting Equity Informed Assessment | Beth Janetski and Mary Thompson, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Julene Jones, University of Kentucky; and Sarah Wu, Georgia Institute of Technology |
| 05M | Using Power BI to Showcase Internal and External Data: Challenges, Successes, and Lessons Learned | Jessica M. Turos and Eric Bell, Bowling Green State University |
Monday, October 27, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
| Session | Session Title/Handout | Presenters |
| 15D | Improving Student Learning, One Course Student Learning Outcome (CSLO) at a Time! | Trisha Wilging, Long Beach City College |
| 15F | Please Pardon Our Dust: Remodel of General Education Assessment is Underway | Troy Nash, Alana Alvarez, and Wesley Barker, Mercer University |
| 15L | PowerBI for Program Assessment: Overcoming Constraints, Enhancing Insights | Kristoffer M. Rees, Indiana University Online |
| 15N | Examining Campus Community and Sense of Belonging for Diverse Students | Yanmei Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology, Yiyun Jie, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Jie Zhang, Purdue University |
| 16A | The 2023 Landscape Report: Practitioners’ Perceptions on the Field of Student Affairs Assessment | Vince Nix and Lan Song, West Texas A&M University; Ellissa Brooks Nelson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Rebecca Gibbons, University of South Florida; Erin Thomas, Illinois State University; and Leo Young, Azuza Pacific University |
| 16G | Closing the Loop on Long-Term Assessment Outcomes | Amy Cardace, Fairleigh Dickinson University |
| 16H | Decoding Psychometrics: How to Enhance MCQ Exam Quality through Effective Item Analysis | Sarah A. McCauley, University of South Florida, Tampa; and Kelly McCarthy, Florida Polytechnic University |
| 16I | Development of a University-Wide Assessment Strategy through the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to Translate Assessment Rubrics into Disciplinary Language | Jean A. Cardinale, Alfred University |
| 16K | From Surveys to Synergy: The Evolution of Our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Assessment - Handout Slides |
Michael Bridges, Tzurei Chen, and Sheryl Sanders, Pacific University |
| 17C | From Data to Action: Storytelling with Data | Shaun Boren, University of Florida; Renée Delgado-Riley, University of Oregon; Kimberly Kruchen, University of Colorado, Boulder; Joseph D. Levy, Excelsior University; Tori Rehr, The Ohio State University; and Heather Strine-Patterson, Virginia Tech |
| 17D | Closing the Loop with Change Management: Maximizing the Impact of Assessment in Higher Education | Cindy Cogswell, New York University; Keston H. Fulcher, James Madison University; Gavin Henning, New England College; Natasha Jankowski, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; and Jillian Kinzie, Indiana University Bloomington |
| 18C | Do You Have a Code of Ethics for Assessment Practice? | Pamela Kerouac and Chantel Reynolds, Cambridge International |
| 18E | Rubrics for Virtual Global Learning: Icebreakers and Beyond | Kimmaree Murday, Indiana University Bloomington; Douglas Jerolimov and Amy Johnson, Indiana University Indianapolis |
| 18F | How it Started...How it’s Going: One Assessment Team’s Continuous Journey | Olivia Rines, Alison Amato, and Julianne Taylor, Harford Community College |
| 18K | Grand Challenges: Integration of Rapid Pedagogical Improvements through Assessment Practices | Chadia Abras, Johns Hopkins University; and Jessica Taylor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
| 18L | Basic Needs and Academic Outcomes: Findings and Recommendations from The 2023 - 2024 Hope Center for Student Basic Needs National Survey | Anne E. Lundquist, The Hope Center at Temple University |
| 18M | Navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Grading Implementation: Lessons from a Pilot Study on Institutional Readiness and Student Experience | Kyle Dillon and Jodi Robison, Brigham Young University - Idaho |
| 18O | Creating a High-Impact Assessment Framework: Aligning Student and Academic Affairs for Collaborative Student Success | Denise Mngo, Pratt Institute |
| 18Q | The Impact of General Education Learning Outcomes on Assessment and Curriculum at a Community College | Eric Wiesenauer, Casey Armour, and Jonathan Garn, Delta College |
| 18S | Collaborating with Students as Stakeholders: Enhancing Institutional Success | Ashley N. Ballard, University of North Florida |
| 18T | Authentic Assessment for Student Learning Outcomes Improvement – Course-Level SLOs and Canvas Outcomes | Trisha Wilging, Long Beach City College |
| 19C | Analyzing Small Sample Sizes After Disaggregation: Exploring Observation-Oriented Modeling for Assessing Learning Outcomes | Vince Nix and Lan Song, West Texas A&M University; Joseph D. Levy, Excelsior University; and Sarah Wu, Georgia Institute of Technology |
| 19H | The EDGE Effect: Transforming Professional Development through Leadership Growth | Melisa Pierce, Whiddon College of Medicine |
| 19G | Exploring Student Self-Assessment in General Education: Using Survey Tools for Enhancing General Education Program Assessment | Jeremy Reich and Yi Meng, New Jersey Institute of Technology |
| 19L | Seeking Your Vignettes for a Grand Challenges in Assessment Book Project Vignettes Form |
Karen E. Singer-Freeman, George Washington University; Jessica Taylor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; and Christine Robinson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| 19O | Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Assessment: Aligning Learning Outcomes with Smarter Rubrics | Tim McKenna-Buchanan and Justin Lunsford, Manchester University |
| 19P | From Data to Action: What Five Years' of General Education Assessment Taught Us | Yan Cooksey, Southern Methodist University |
| 19U | What Reliability and Validity Evidence Do I Need? Developing Strong Assessments from Start to Finish | Amy Cardace, Fairleigh Dickinson University |
| 19V | Streamlining Student Achievement and Continuous Improvement with Insights | Jerry Anderson and Erin Bentrim, eLumen |
| 20A | The Impact of a University-Wide Assessment of Real-World Experiences on Student Success | Christina Williams and Anne Dayton, University of Houston |
| 20E | HIPs Student Panel: Evolution from Intern to Behind-the-Scenes Support of an Internship Program | Daniel Keim, Brandi Gilbert, Melanie Reyes, Ariana Garcia, and Kelli Davis, Indiana University Indianapolis |
| 20I | Progressive Learning Autonomy Assessment Tool to Improve Clinical Performance | Monica P. Gibson and Vanchit John, IU School of Dentistry |
| 20K | From Templates to Talk: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Enrich Faculty Engagement in Assessment | Will Miller, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
| 20M | Reflection as a Career-Minded Tool | Stephanie Roach, Jennifer Alvey, and Kazuko Hiramatsu, University of Michigan-Flint |
| 20P | Key Ingredients of Program Review in Higher Education: Insights from a Collaborative Study in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan | Toru Hayashi, Kanazawa University; Andrea Beach, Western Michigan University; Masayuki Fukano, Osaka Metropolitan University; and Satoshi Ozeki, University of Miyazaki |
| 20S | Does Your Co-Curricular Data Bring You Joy? | Jennifer Grundey, Michelle Musser, and Kelly Shields, Ohio Northern University |
| 20Q | Ctrl+Alt+Dlt: Refreshing the Assessment Wheel for A Community College | Natacia Owens and Sharla Anke, Butler County Community College |
| 21C | Crafting Better Exams: A Hands-On Session for Improving Your Multiple-Choice Test Questions | Mary S. Kopale and Benjamin Shultz, University of Illinois Chicago, Retzky College of Pharmacy |
| 21F | Mapping the Way to Automated Assessment Data Collection | Margaret Carmack and Tonya Haas, Colorado Technical University |
| 21G | Empowering Student Affairs through Monthly Assessment and Professional Development: A Sustainable Model for Engagement and Impact | Kelsey H. Guy and Ogorchukwu Johnson, Mississippi State University |
| 21H | Assessment of Student Learning in Academic Programs | Gloria Rogers and Robyn Hall, ABET, Inc. |
| 21I | Applying Outcomes Assessment to Support Persistence in STEM Learners | Natalya Voloshchuk and Karen Harris, Rutgers University |
| 21J | Hook Your Gen Ed Class to Career Competencies Day One | Jessica Rabb, Nashville State Community College |
| 21L | Students Finding Their Place through General Education | Meg Wright Sidle and Justin Hazlewood, University of Pikeville |
| 22B | Assessment Culture: Using "Assessment 101 in Higher Education" to Engage Faculty and Staff in the Assessment Process | Elizabeth Harp, Christina Garcia, and Jennifer Larson, Saint Anthony College of Nursing and Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing |
| 22N | Built to Last: An Organizational Structure That Can Bear the Assessment Load | Alan Boerngen, Kaskaskia College |
| 22O | From Compliance to Innovation: How Leadership, Collaboration and Culture Drive Effective Assurance of Learning | Tamara Merseli and Jennifer Laubenthal, Central Michigan University |