2014 De Anza College Campus Convocation



April 18, 2014
Conference Rooms A&B



Breakout Sessions I
Developing Department/Division Equity Plan (Word):
Facilitated by Cynthia Kaufman and Veronica Neal
ATC Building Room 204
The main focus of this session is an introduction and overview of the campus-wide equity planning process, its linkages to the institutional core competencies, mission and values as well as divisional roles and responsibilities.
Comprehensive Program Review for Department Chairs and Coordinators:
Facilitated by Randy Bryant
ATC Building Room AT 311
A step by step analysis of requests and discussions of possible responses for the Comprehensive Program Review
The Critical Thinking Assessment Process:
Facilitated by Toño Ramirez
ATC Building Room 202
An overview and collaborative demonstration of the Critical Thinking assessment rubric developed by De Anza faculty and staff
Assessing SSLOs and AUOs: (PDF) (opens in new tab)
Facilitated by Mallory Newell and Mary Pape
ATC Building Room 205
This session will focus on refining your current AUO/SSLO statements or developing brand new ones, with a focus on turning goals into learning outcomes.
Breakout Sessions II
Developing Department/Division Equity Plan (Word):
Facilitated by Cynthia Kaufman and Veronica Neal
ATC Building Room 204
The main focus of this session is an introduction and overview of the campus-wide equity planning process, its linkages to the institutional core competencies, mission and values as well as divisional roles and responsibilities.
Provocative SLO Findings:
Facilitated by Toño Ramirez
ATC Building Room 202
Participants will discuss strategies for cultivating assessment methods that exceed 'embedded assessment', in an effort to confront potentially uncomfortable truths both inside and outside the classroom.
The Assessment Process for Adjunct Faculty:
Facilitated by Amy Leonard, Jeff Schinske and Mary Pape
ATC Building Room 205
Step by step assistance for completing a student learning outcome assessment: Choosing a method of assessment, providing assessment data, reflecting on results, and enhancing learning experiences based on results.
Taking It to the Next Level--Exploring Alternative Assessment Methods: (PowerPoint) (opens in new tab)
Facilitated by Mayra Cruz
ATC Building Room 311
