Training

The Office of Assessment provides training sessions and workshops for faculty and staff who need assistance with the Anthology Planning system, assessment planning, and other assessment-related topics. Please see our upcoming training sessions below. 

Anthology Planning Assessment Software Training

Summer 2025 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal. 

Assessment Planning Series

Summer 2025 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal. 

Wrapping Up the Assessment Cycle: Assessment Plans Containing Learning Objectives

This session focuses on completing the assessment cycle for assessment plans containing Learning Objectives. Items to be discussed will include findings, actions, and PCI elements. This session is for all faculty and staff involved in assessment planning for academic programs (degrees, minors, and certificates). Access to the Anthology Planning software platform is not required to attend.

Wrapping Up the Assessment Cycle: Assessment Plans Containing Performance Objectives

This session focuses on completing the assessment cycle for assessment plans containing Performance Objectives. Items to be discussed will include results, actions, and PCI elements. These sessions are for all faculty and staff involved in assessment planning for support units (academic, student, and administrative). Access to the Anthology Planning software platform is not required to attend.

Additional Assessment Sessions

Spring 2025 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal. 

Assessment Mini-Grant Information Session

Office of Assessment staff will discuss Assessment Mini-Grant eligibility and requirements, share examples of previously approved grant projects, and discuss dos and don'ts for creating a successful grant application. This presentation is for faculty and staff.

Custom Presentations or Workshops

We are happy to customize a presentation or workshop for individuals, groups, or whole department/offices. Please contact our team at assessment@shsu.edu if you would like to set up a custom event. Topics include but are not limited to: 

• Assessment overview
• Assessment planning or brainstorming
  • Assistance with the assessment plan in general
  • Developing & Measuring Learning Objectives
  • Developing & Measuring Performance Objectives
• Anthology Planning software training
• Curriculum mapping
• Meta-assessment