2020 Assessment Institute Confirmed Contributors
The Assessment Institute would like to express our sincere appreciation to the sponsors who have given their support in the various ways that are described below.
Additional sponsors will continue to be added. A final listing will appear on the website and program materials closer to the Institute dates.
Diamond Virtual Sponsor
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Watermark Sponsoring Two Institute-Wide Functions and the Podcast: Leading Improvements in Higher Education www.watermarkinsights.com Watermark’s mission is to put better data into the hands of administrators, educators, and learners everywhere in order to empower them to connect information and gain insights into learning that will drive meaningful improvements. We support more than 1,700+ institutions in the U.S. and beyond in developing an intentional approach to learning and development based on data they can trust. For more information on our purpose-built educational intelligence solutions, including assessment and accreditation management, eportfolios, faculty activity reporting, course evaluations, institutional surveys, and curriculum and catalog management, visit www.watermarkinsights.com. Watermark 2020 Flyer Watermark 2020 Product Video Watermark 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentations: Track 06P: Using Planning and Self-Study to Boost Faculty Engagement in Assessment at University of North Alabama on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) Track 12P: Integrating Efficiency and Accountability: How University of Holy Cross Manages Institutional Effectiveness Initiatives with Planning and Self-Study on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) Track 18O: The Only Constant is Change: How Loyola University New Orleans Manages a Complex Student Evaluation Process on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) Watermark Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link)A Watermark representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Brendan Radomski, Account Executive - 12:15 - 1:15 pm (Eastern) Hamsa Marikar, Account Executive - 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) |
Platinum Virtual Sponsor
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AEFIS Sponsoring Student Affairs Programs and Services Track www.aefisacademy.org AEFIS Academy is your Center for Communities of Practice where you can learn, teach, collaborate, and innovate among the greatest minds and thought leaders in authentic assessment, learner success, skills recognition, and lifelong learning. Joining AEFIS Academy is simple and free. Once you become a part of the community, you can attend live events, watch on-demand webinars, access best practices, interact with community members, and much much more. AEFIS Academy is a community service of AEFIS INC to fulfill the social mission of connecting assessment and education professionals to allow them to be more productive and successful. All are invited to join, it's your community! Join AEFIS Academy at aefisacademy.org! AEFIS ACADEMY 2020 Flyer AEFIS ACADEMY 2020 Product Video AEFIS 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentations: Track 09G: Active Learning Lab (ALL) Series: "CBE, Meet Your Soulmate, CLR!: A Match Made in Heaven" on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (Eastern) Track 15N: Assessment the Musical: “Episode 3: Assessment Bash – Costume Party!” on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (Eastern) AEFIS Zoom Virtual Sponsor Activities Dates and Times: Please join an AEFIS representative for one of the following activities during the Institute. Please click on one of the activity links below to register. Monday, October 26, 2020 AEFIS Virtual Yoga - 12:15 -12:30 p.m. (Eastern) AEFIS Makerspace - 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 AEFIS Virtual Yoga - 12:15 -12:30 p.m. (Eastern) AEFIS Makerspace - 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 AEFIS Virtual Yoga - 12:15 -12:30 p.m. (Eastern) AEFIS Makerspace - 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. (Eastern) |
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Anthology, formerly Campus Labs Sponsoring Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Track https://www.anthologyinc.com/ Campus Labs, Campus Management, and iModules have joined together to form Anthology. We exist to help higher education advance and thrive. Through a connected data experience that offers a holistic view, creates efficiencies, and provides intelligence, Anthology inspires constituents to reach their full potential using technology insights in admission and enrollment management; student success and retention; institutional and learning effectiveness; alumni and advancement; and enterprise applications and infrastructure. Anthology partners with more than 2,100 colleges and institutions in over 30 countries to address the needs of all constituents in higher education. Visit us at www.anthologyinc.com. Anthology 2020 Flyer Anthology 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentations: Track 08P: Shifting Learning Assessment to a Virtual Environment on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Track 14O: Embedding Equity-Centered Practices in the Assessment Cycle on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Anthology Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):An Anthology representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Jerry Anderson and Katie Grennell - 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Jerry Anderson and Katie Grennell - 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Jerry Anderson and Katie Grennell - 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) |
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CourseNetworking (CN) Sponsoring Global Learning Track www.thecn.com The CN is seed-funded by Indiana University and develops and provides ePortfolio, LMS and LTI tools and services. CN assessment features allow instructors to track student learning outcomes, competencies, and more on their lifelong ePortfolio. CN offers free lifelong ePortfolios for students, and low annual licensing for institutions. CourseNetworking (CN) 2020 Flyer CourseNetworking (CN) 2020 Product Video CourseNetworking (CN) 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentations: Track 06Q - Make Virtual Exchange and Online Global Learning Happen with Innovative Learning Technology on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 (Eastern) Track 08Q: Discussion on the Next-Generation of Learning Technology for Learning Effectiveness in the ‘New Normal’ Era on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Track 14P - Make Virtual Exchange and Online Global Learning Happen with Innovative Learning Technology on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Track 18P: Discussion on the Next-Generation of Learning Technology for Learning Effectiveness in the ‘New Normal’ Era on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) CourseNetwork (CN) Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):A CourseNetworking (CN) representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Ali Jafari, Jillian Crist, Conor Marley, Maxwell Tucker, Allie Wigginton, and Alice Zhao - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Ali Jafari, Jillian Crist, Conor Marley, Maxwell Tucker, Allie Wigginton, and Alice Zhao - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Ali Jafari, Jillian Crist, Conor Marley, Maxwell Tucker, Allie Wigginton, and Alice Zhao - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. |
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IUPUI CyberLab Sponsoring Community Engagement Track https://cyberlab.iupui.edu/ The CyberLab is a research and development laboratory of Indiana University, IUPUI, that specializes in the research and entrepreneurial innovation of learning technology products. The CyberLab is the birthplace of a few high profile projects, such as Rumi AI Agent, CourseNetworking (CN), Epsilen, Angel Learning, and Oncourse (Sakai). IUPUI CyberLab 2020 Flyer IUPUI CyberLab 2020 Product Video IUPUI CyberLab 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentations: Track 08Q: Discussion on the Next-Generation of Learning Technology for Learning Effectiveness in the ‘New Normal’ Era on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Track 12Q: CN ePortfolio at IUPUI: How We Promote Student Learning and Success Using ePortfolio on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) Track 18P: Discussion on the Next-Generation of Learning Technology for Learning Effectiveness in the ‘New Normal’ Era on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) Track 19P: CN ePortfolio at IUPUI: How We Promote Student Learning and Success Using ePortfolio on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) IUPUI CyberLab Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):An IUPUI CyberLab representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Ali Jafari, Jillian Crist, Conor Marley, Maxwell Tucker, Allie Wigginton, and Alice Zhao - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Ali Jafari, Jillian Crist, Conor Marley, Maxwell Tucker, Allie Wigginton, and Alice Zhao - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Ali Jafari, Jillian Crist, Conor Marley, Maxwell Tucker, Allie Wigginton, and Alice Zhao - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. |
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National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Center for Postsecondary Research Indiana University School of Education Sponsoring the HIPs in the States Track http://nsse.indiana.edu/ The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and its affiliated surveys, FSSE and BCSSE, help institutions assess quality in undergraduate education and strengthen the learning environment. Topical modules on inclusivity and cultural diversity, advising, and students experiences with writing, and updated reports and online tools provide evidence of educational effectiveness. NSSE is administered annually to first-year and senior students at participating institutions. Results provide valid, reliable information on the extent to which students engage in proven educational practices that correspond to desirable learning outcomes. More than 1,600 bachelors-granting institutions have participated in this effort to assess and improve undergraduate education. Institutions receive diagnostic information about teaching and learning, with customizable comparison groups, and resources to assist in interpreting and using results. Visit our virtual booth to learn more about the NSSE, FSSE and BCSSE and the new developments as the project enters its 3rd decade in assessment and improvement in higher education. NSSE 2020 Flyer NSSE 2020 Product Video: The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is pleased to sponsor the 2020 Assessment Institute. This video provides an overview of the NSSE project and its companion surveys, the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) and the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE). More than 1,600 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada have participated in NSSE to assess student engagement and use results to improve undergraduate education. NSSE 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentation: Track 09O: NSSE’s 3rd Decade: Synthesizing Contributions and Highlighting New Emphases in Assessment and Student Engagement on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (Eastern) NSSE Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):A NSSE representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Jillian Kinzie and Angie Miller - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Jillian Kinzie and Angie Miller - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Jillian Kinzie and Angie Miller - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) |
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Weave Sponsoring the Learning Improvement Track https://www.weaveeducation.com/assessment-institute On your quest for institutional effectiveness, let Weave be your guide. We provide support for higher education institutions and educational programs with the Weave Academy curriculum and certification courses, free resources in our Knowledge Center, and the latest in accreditation and assessment technology. Designed by educators for educators and informed by use at over 1000 institutions worldwide, our platform vastly simplifies the management of institutional effectiveness, including accreditation, strategic planning, program review, assessment, and faculty credentials. Our collaborative relationship begins during a customized implementation, continues with user success workshops, and includes our specialized resources designed to support and guide everyone involved in this important work. Weave 2020 Flyer Weave Demonstration Video Weave 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentations: Track 15I: Assessment from an Accreditation Perspective on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (Eastern) Track 19N: Weave Virtual Booth on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) Weave Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):A Weave representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Amy Dykens and Kathy Farrelly - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Amy Dykens and Kathy Farrelly - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Amy Dykens and Kathy Farrelly - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) |
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Xitracs, Accreditation Management and Assessment Reporting System A Division of Concord USA, Inc. Sponsoring the Faculty Development Track http://www.xitracs.com/ Xitracs Assessment is the easy to use, on-demand online platform that allows you to perform your institution’s assessment activities in a more streamlined and cost-effective manner. Xitracs 2020 Brochure Xitracs 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentations: Track 07P: An Introduction to Xitracs Assessment – Providing the Tools for Informed Decision-Making on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) Track 13K: An Introduction to Xitracs Assessment – Providing the Tools for Informed Decision-Making on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. (Eastern) Xitracs Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):A Xitracs representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Stephanie Allen - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Stephanie Allen - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Stephanie Allen - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) |
Gold Virtual Sponsor
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Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Gold Virtual Sponsorship https://www.aacu.org/ AAC&U is the premier higher education association that works to advance the vitality and public standing of liberal education in undergraduate education. Our 1200+ institutional members span all higher ed sectors and affiliations, enrolling 50% of all U.S. undergraduates. AAC&U is a catalyst and facilitator that forges links among presidents, administrators, faculty and staff engaging in innovation at the system, institutional, program, and course levels. For two decades, AAC&U has been at the forefront of the assessment conversation, crowdsourcing and creating protocols and tools that empower educators to leverage their expertise to showcase evidence of learning and enhance student success. From the VALUE rubrics to our Next-Gen Assessment Multimedia Series, AAC&U provides the entire higher education community with freely accessible resources designed to enhance local institutional assessment practice. Additionally, AAC&U promotes institutional assessment capacity-building and faculty development through its VALUE Institute, the first-of-its kind nationwide system for scoring actual student work for scoring by certified VALUE Institute corers for external validation of institutional learning assessment. Through our work, we are painting a picture of the landscape of learning across higher education to further our mission to make quality and equity the foundations for excellence. For more information, email info@aacu.org. AAC&U 2020 Flyer AAC&U 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentation: Track 13O: Seize the Time: Assessment for Equity, Learning and Quality on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) AAC&U Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth: If you would like to meet with an AAC&U representative during the Institute, please contact Hannah Schneider to schedule a consultation. An AAC&U representative will be hosting a Happy Hour during the Institute at the below dates and times. Please click on the links below to join the Happy Hour. Monday, October 26, 2020 Happy Hour - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Happy Hour - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Eastern) |
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James Madison University The Center for Assessment and Research Studies Gold Virtual Sponsorship https://www.jmu.edu/assessment/ Winner of over a dozen national assessment awards and recognitions, James Madison University (JMU) believes that excellent assessment practice is built over time. Importantly, success is dependent upon faculty members and student affairs professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and time to apply assessment critically to their practices. JMU has long provided a continuum of assessment resources to those on campus, from articles to workshops to a PhD program in Assessment and Measurement. In recent years, we have made more of these resources available to the entire assessment community. James Madison University 2020 Brochure James Madison University Product Video James Madison University 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentation: Track 19O: Developing an Assessment and Improvement Skillset on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) James Madison University Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):A James Madison University representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) |
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Student Opportunity Center Gold Virtual Sponsorship https://studentopportunitycenter.com/ Student Opportunity Center (SOC) accelerates the scaling of experiential education & High-Impact Practices through customized services and technologies. SOC provides solutions to centralize experiential learning opportunities, structures to embed experiential education in the curriculum, tools to connect students with opportunities, and the data infrastructure to analyze disaggregated participation and learning outcomes data. Student Opportunity Center 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentation: Track 06O: Reaching Scale with High Impact Practices: A Case Study of the Partnership Between Virginia Commonwealth University and Student Opportunity Center (SOC) on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Eastern) Student Opportunity Center Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link):A Student Opportunity Center representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 Chris Freire and Claire Jacobson - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Chris Freire and Claire Jacobson - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Chris Freire and Claire Jacobson - 12:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) |
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Stylus Publishing, LLC. Gold Virtual Sponsorship www.Styluspub.com Founded in 1996, Stylus’ publishing focuses on higher education, covering such areas as teaching and learning, student affairs, professional development, service learning and community engagement, assessment, online learning, racial and gender diversity on campus, doctoral education, and leadership and administration. Stylus is the official distributor of the book programs of ACPA, Campus Compact, and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. www.styluspub.com. Stylus Publishing 2020 Assessment Institute Virtual Booth Website Stylus Publishing 30% Off Flyer (Use Code AI2020 at checkout - Expires November 30, 2020.) Stylus 60-Minute Virtual Sponsor Presentation: Track 08O - Technology-Enabled Assessment Capabilities in Current and Emerging Learning Technologies on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) Stylus Publishing Zoom Virtual Sponsor Booth (Link)A Stylus Publishing representative will be available at these dates and times during the Institute:Monday, October 26, 2020 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) |
Special Contributions
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National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) Providing an Intellectual Contribution to the Assessment Institute Program www.learningoutcomesassessment.org |