2:38 p.m., March 13, 2008--In keeping with UD's commitment to implementing and institutionalizing a University-wide student learning outcomes assessment program, the Office of Educational Assessment is sponsoring a Spring Semester Assessment Round Table Series to acquaint members of the University community with the basics of conducting assessments for programmatic improvements. All sessions will be from 11:45 a.m.--1:15 p.m. in 234 Purnell Hall:

• Wednesday, March 19, Lou Rossi, UD associate professor of mathematics, will share his overall experience with assessment for programmatic improvements, with special emphasis on writing observable and measurable learning goals;
• Thursday, April 24, Delphis Levia, UD assistant professor of geography, will talk about curriculum mapping; and
• Friday, May 16, Suzanne Burton, UD associate professor of music, will share her experiences with course-embedded assessments, including a discussion of practical direct and indirect assessment techniques.

All sessions will be facilitated by Kathleen Pusecker, outcomes assessment analyst in the Office of Educational Assessment. Members of the University community are invited to participate in the full series or in individual sessions.

To register, send e-mail to [klp@udel.edu]. For more information, visit [www.assessment.udel.edu].