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

Spring 2024 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal. 

Assessment Planning Series

Spring 2024 & Summer 2024 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal.

Wrapping Up the Assessment Cycle

Office of Assessment staff will review the items needed to complete your assessment plan for the 2023-2024 cycle (i.e. findings/results, actions, and PCI elements). Unless your college or division has earlier deadlines, findings and results are due August 1, 2024, and the actions and PCI elements are due September 2, 2024.

This session is for all faculty and staff involved in assessment planning for academic programs (degrees, minors, certificates) and support units (academic, student, administrative). Access to Anthology Planning is not required to attend.

Additional Assessment Sessions

Spring 2024 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal.

Curriculum Mapping Overview

The Office of Assessment will host a session to discuss the benefits of curriculum mapping, provide examples of curriculum maps and emphasis levels, and explain how assessment is a cornerstone of the process. This presentation is best suited for academic programs (degrees, minors, and certificates) and any other units that have learning objectives in their assessment plans, but all faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Assessment Mini-Grant Information Sessions

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

Custom Presentations or Workshops

We are happy to customize a presentation or workshop for individuals, groups, or whole departments/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 plan in general
  • Developing & Measuring Learning Objectives
  • Developing & Measuring Performance Objectives
• Anthology Planning training
• Curriculum mapping
• Meta-assessment