University Studies Annual Assessment 2014-2015

Authors

Rowanna L. Carpenter, Portland State UniversityFollow
J.R. Estes, Portland State UniversityFollow
Celine Fitzmaurice, Portland State UniversityFollow
Seanna M. Kerrigan, Portland State UniversityFollow
Annie Knepler, Portland State UniversityFollow
Dana Lundell, Portland State UniversityFollow
Neera Malhotra, Portland State UniversityFollow
Vicki Reitenauer, Portland State UniversityFollow
Erika Schnatz, Portland State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2015

Subjects

Program evaluation in education, Curriculum-based assessment

Abstract

During the 14-15 academic year, University Studies (UNST) adopted a “Goal of the Year,” communication. We introduced a new writing rubric, piloted the rubric and used it to review Freshman Inquiry (FRINQ) ePortfolios and Sophomore Inquiry (SINQ) writing samples. We investigated the usefulness of the rubric, the types of writing being asked of our students and how well our students’ writing reflects our expectations for their learning. At the Capstone level, we expanded our course ePortfolio assessment approach to include intentional faculty conversations about how they address the goal of communication in their courses. We continue to be interested in understanding how Capstone faculty help students meet our learning goals.

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/32435

Citation Details

Carpenter, Rowanna L.; Estes, J.R.; Fitzmaurice, Celine; Kerrigan, Seanna M.; Knepler, Annie; Lundell, Dana; Malhotra, Neera; Reitenauer, Vicki; and Schnatz, Erika, "University Studies Annual Assessment 2014-2015" (2015). University Studies Annual Assessment Reports. 1.
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/32435