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. 

blackboard PlanninG Software Training

Fall 2026 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal. 

Blackboard Planning is the software system SHSU uses to create, edit, and store programmatic assessment plans across all colleges and divisions. Anthology Planning Software Training will explain how to navigate the system, create and edit plan items, run reports, and more. This training is available to new users and to those who just need a refresher.

All attendees must be granted access to Blackboard Planning by the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment prior to training. A supervisor must email Tama Hamrick at thamrick@shsu.edu to request access.

Assessment Planning Series

Fall 2026 Sessions

Register in Talent Management through the MySam portal. 

This session is hosted by the Office of Assessment and focuses on developing clear, measurable learning objectives and selecting appropriate methods for assessing student learning. Participants will learn how to align measurement methods with learning objectives and establish meaningful criteria for evaluating student achievement. Practical guidance and examples will be provided to support effective assessment practices.

DEVELOPING & MEASURING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

This session is hosted by the Office of Assessment and focuses on developing clear, measurable performance objectives and selecting appropriate methods for assessing unit performance. Participants will receive practical guidance on aligning performance objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and targets to support meaningful assessment and continuous improvement.

customized training and 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 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
• Blackboard Planning software training
• Curriculum mapping
• Meta-assessment