In this episode, we discuss the role the Department Chair plays in higher education institutions with representatives from the Wiley publication entitled The Department Chair . Our guests are Carolyn Allard, Trey Guinn, Juston Pate, and Halley Sutton. Carolyn is Editor of The Department Chair ; Trey is Associate Professor and Program Director in the School of Media and Design at the University of the Incarnate Word; Juston is President and CEO of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College; an...
Dec 14, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This episode features contributors to a special issue of Assessment Update focused on learning improvement. Assessment Update is a bimonthly periodical from Wiley for which Stephen Hundley, host of the Leading Improvements in Higher Education podcast, serves as editor. Each of today’s podcast guests have contributed articles to the November/December 2022 issue of Assessment Update . Our guests are Terri Flateby, Megan Good, Julie Morrison, Monica Stitt-Burgh, and Pam Tracy, all of whom are membe...
Nov 14, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This episode features three colleagues James Madison University's (JMU) Center for Assessment and Research Studies, or CARS, all of whom are also faculty members in JMU's Department of Graduate Psychology: Sara Finney, Keston Fulcher, and Megan Good. Sara is an Associate Director in CARS. Keston previously served as Executive Director of CARS and is an Improvement Strategist. Megan currently serves as Interim Executive Director of CARS. The Center for Assessment and Research Studies is recipient...
Oct 04, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. President Artis shares with us her leadership journey, advice for aspiring leaders, and future trends, including the role Historically Black Colleges and University play in higher education. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more at jmu.edu/assessment...
Sep 12, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode, we spend time with Drew Koch, Chief Executive Officer of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. The Gardner Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving outcomes associated with teaching, learning, retention, and completion, along with promoting higher education’s larger goal of achieving equity and social justice. Learn more about the Gardner Institute at jngi.org . This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is spo...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Delivering on the Promise of High-Impact Practices: Research and Models for Achieving Equity, Fidelity, Impact, and Scale . Our guests are Jerry Daday, Jillian Kinzie, and John Zilvinskis. Jerry is a Professor of Sociology at IUPUI, where he also leads the Institute for Engaged Learning in the Division of Undergraduate Education. Jillian is Interim Co-Director of the National Survey of Student Engagement in the Center f...
Jul 07, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Kate McConnell from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). At AAC&U, Kate serves as Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director of VALUE. Kate’s leadership at AAC&U provides tremendous opportunities for advancing our understanding of important teaching, learning, and assessment concepts. Learn more about AAC&U at aacu.org . This season of Leading Improv...
Jun 13, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Reframing Assessment to Center Equity: Theories, Models, and Practices . Our guests are Gianina Baker, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Gianina is the acting director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Gavin is Professor of Higher Education at New England College where he directs the master’s and doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration. Anne is managing director for learning and i...
May 09, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, we have a conversation about learning and assessment taking place in fraternity and sorority contexts within the higher education sector. Our guests are Jim Barber, Heather Matthews, and Steve Veldkamp. Jim is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs in School of Education at the College of William & Mary. Heather is Chief Communication Officer at Sigma Phi Epsilon. Steve is Special Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs at The Pennsylvania State University, ...
Apr 07, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This episode features the co-editors of a special issue of Research & Practice in Assessment focused on the topic of assessment’s evolving professional identity. Our guests are Jeanne Horst and Gina Polychronopoulos. Jeanne is Director of Research at CommonLit, and Gina is Associate Director for Curricular Assessment at George Mason University. Our conversation has relevance for both individuals working directly in assessment and for colleagues who support and champion assessment in their re...
Mar 11, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, we spend time with three colleagues representing the Learning Improvement Community, a network of individuals in higher education reshaping learning outcomes assessment. Our guests are Kathleen Gorski, Errin Heyman, and Pam Tracy. Kathleen is Dean for Learning Outcomes, Curriculum, and Program Development at Waubonsee Community College. Errin is Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Reach University. Pam directs the Center for Faculty Enrichment at Longwood University, wh...
Feb 14, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, we discuss The Guiding Principles for the Assessment of Arts Learning . Our guests are Timothy Brophy, Maria Leite, Marcia McCaffrey, and Jeff Poulin. Timothy is Director of Institutional Assessment and Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida. Maria is Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment at the University of Florida. Marcia is an Arts Consultant with the New Hampshire Department of Education. Jeff is Managing Director of Creative Generation. Please s...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this special episode, we provide a recap of the 2021 Assessment Institute, the oldest and largest U.S. higher education event focused on assessment and improvement. Stephen Hundley and Caleb Keith provide an overview of the Assessment Institute, including some of the themes from this year’s program. Christine Robinson and Karen Singer-Freeman share an update on the Grand Challenges in Assessment Project. Jerry Daday, representing HIPs in the States, discusses the continued evolution of High I...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), which promotes standards in student affairs, student services, and student development programs. Our guests are Dan Bureau, Devon Ford McCartney, and Darby Roberts. Dan is Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellbeing at Louisiana State University and is immediate past president of CAS. Devon teaches at the University of Houston and works full time at...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
This episode recognizes and celebrates Alverno College, recipient of the 2021 Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award. Our guests are Joe Foy, Heather Mernitz, and Kathleen O’Brien. Joe is vice president for Academic Affairs at Alverno College. Heather is Professor of Physical Sciences and Chair of the Council for Student Assessment at Alverno College. Kathleen is Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Emerita at Alverno College and currently serves as Provincial Coordinator ...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, we recognize and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), a grant program of the National Science Foundation. This goal of this federal program is to assist higher education institutions in broadening participation of historically underserved students in the STEM disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Our guests are Leroy Jones II, Kim Nguyen, and Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy. Leroy is Professor of Chemis...
Sep 20, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This episode features three leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). Our guests are Kayla Loper, Zachary Clark, and Amber Shaverdi Huston. Kayla is Manager of Arts, Culture, & Entertainment at Oklahoma State University. At the time of this recording, Zachary was Director of Student Activities & Assessment at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Amber is Executive Director of the National Association for Campus Activities. Kayla, Zachary, and Amber discuss the im...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Ryan Gower, Chancellor of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges . This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solutions for higher education. Watermark offers integrated digital tools that support assessment and accreditation, faculty activity reporting, course evalua...
Aug 01, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, we have an equity conversation in which we preview the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey. Our guests are Ciji Heiser, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Ciji is Director of Assessment and Effectiveness in the Division of Student Affairs at Western Michigan University. Gavin is Professor and Director of Higher Education Programs at New England College. Anne is Assistant Vice President, Campus Strategy at Anthology. Listeners are invited to participate in the Equity-Cent...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Richard Dunsworth, President of the University of the Ozarks. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solutions for higher education. Watermark offers integrated digital tools that support assessment and accreditation, faculty activity reporting, course evaluati...
May 03, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This episode discusses technology’s role in supporting assessment-related activities and features a representative from our podcast sponsor. We are pleased to welcome Austen Adair, Vice President, Sales Enablement at Watermark. Two colleagues representing Watermark client institutions join Austen for this episode: Michele Atkins and Royce Robertson. Michele is Assistant Provost for Accreditation and Research and Professor of Education at Union University. Royce is Director of Instructional Desig...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This episode discusses 2021 themes and trends in Enrollment Management. Our guests are Boyd Bradshaw, Reggie Hill, and Joan Hope. Boyd is Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Enrollment Management Officer at IUPUI. Reggie is Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at University of the Ozarks. Joan is Editorial Director at Wiley, and, in this capacity, serves as Editor of Enrollment Management Report , a monthly periodical with a national readership. This season of Leading Improvements in Highe...
Apr 20, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This episode profiles 2021 themes and trends in Student Affairs. Our guests are Rob Aaron, Claudine McCarthy, and Frank Shushok. Rob is Executive Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Planning at Northwestern University. Claudine is Editor of Student Affairs Today , a periodical from Wiley with a national readership. Frank is Vice President for Student Affairs at Virginia Tech. These guests discuss learning and development taking place in student affairs programs and services. This season o...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, we have a conversation about the future of assessment with three thought leaders contributing to a special issue of Research & Practice in Assessment, an online journal. Our guests are David Eubanks, Keston Fulcher, and Megan Good. Dave is Assistant Vice President in the Office of Institutional Assessment and Research at Furman University. Keston is Executive Director of the Center for Assessment & Research Studies and a Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison ...
Mar 11, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, we have a conversation with three editors from Research & Practice in Assessment, an online journal focusing on higher education assessment. Our guests are Robin Anderson, Katie Busby, and Nick Curtis. Robin was involved in the founding of Research & Practice in Assessment and produced its inaugural issue. Katie served as journal editor from 2014-2019, and Nick is the current editor. Listeners will enjoy learning about the purpose, evolution, and features of Research &am...
Feb 12, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode features a discussion with three executive search consultants and coaches concerning how to engage in the leadership search process in higher education. Our guests are Jacob Anderson, Leila Moore, and Steve Leo. Jacob is a principal with Parker Executive Search. Leila is now in private practice and was formerly Vice President with William Spelman Executive Search. Steve is a partner with Storbeck Search. If you are thinking about pursuing a leadership role, or are just interested in...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This is the second of a special two part episode of the podcast featuring track leaders of the Assessment Institute, each of whom are providing a recap of major themes from the 2020 event, held in late October 2020. This episode features leaders representing these tracks: the Student Affairs Programs and Services track; the Global Learning track; the Graduate and Professional Education track; the Community Engagement Track; the STEM Education Track. Each of these track leaders share important in...
Dec 14, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This is the first of a special two part episode of the podcast featuring track leaders of the Assessment Institute, each of whom are providing a recap of major themes from the 2020 event, which was held in late October 2020. This episode features leaders representing these tracks: NILOA, the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, the Assessment Institute’s Signature Partner; HIPs in the States, a Track focusing on High Impact Practices; the Faculty Development Track; the Learning I...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode features Pat Hutchings, a Senior Scholar with the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Pat is the 2020 recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award, presented to her at the 2020 Assessment Institute. This conversation highlights Pat's remarkable career and accomplishments related to teaching, learning, and assessment. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of education...
Nov 20, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features four board members from SAAL, Student Affairs Assessment Leaders. Sara Gordon is Associate Professor in the Center for Leadership and Learning at Arkansas Tech University. Joe Levy is Executive Director of Assessment & Accreditation at National Louis University. Sara Ousby is Director of Student Affairs Assessment at the University of North Texas. Aimee Shattuc...
Oct 15, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 12
