There are many ways to learn more about assessment! Check these out!
Workshops, one-on-one training and video tutorials for Watermark Planning & Self-Study (PSS),
Kent State implemented Taskstream by Watermark in the 2017-2018 academic year as part of a comprehensive plan to centralize resources and enhance communication about assessment. In fall 2023, the university upgraded to Watermark's Planning & Self-Study platform, further streamlining assessment processes and fostering alignment with institutional goals. Kent State deans, directors, faculty, staff, and administrators are learning how to use Watermark PSS to report and review their assessment data. Want to learn this assessment tool? Contact our office at IE Assessment
Assessment Support Group
Since July 2018, the Kent State Assessment Support Group has continued to expand, welcoming all faculty and staff interested in the assessment of student learning. Members share challenges and achievements, cultivate strategies and skills, and develop expertise in assessment practices. Today, the group represents faculty and staff who are active Watermark users, promoting a culture of assessment across campus. Contact IE Assessment and join us today!
Assessment Funds Award
The Office of Accreditation, Assessment, and Learning, in collaboration with the Advisory Committee for Academic Assessment (ACAA), periodically offers awards (~$500) to support assessment-related activities. These funds are available to departments or programs making curricular or programmatic changes based on assessment results or developing innovative assessment approaches. Eligible uses include assessment planning, resources, professional development, or activities supporting program improvement. Award recipients must document the impact in their annual assessment report and may share highlights on the AAL website or at events, such as the Spring 2024 Assessment Appreciation Luncheon.
