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Using Assessment to Transform Higher Education from Teachingcentered to Learning-Centered Organizations: Case Studies of Two Universities By: Dr. Michael Harris, Dr. Michelle A. Johnston
The case studies, which are the focus of this presentation, provide models for reform that can be replicated at other To add a paper, Login . universities and are relevant as universities change from cultures of teaching to cultures of learning. Through changes in culture and orientation, universities can develop a structure for the future by asking the following outcome questions regarding courses and programs: a) What should the students know?
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c) What should the students have the propensity to be like? When faculty members clearly answer those questions, they can design appropriate, multiple assessments that align to the outcomes and provide data for decision making about curriculum, student engagement, and value-added practices. With a focus on learning rather than teaching, higher education institutions are able to demonstrate enhanced student achievement and knowledge acquisition which are essential in this knowledge age. After examining the case studies, presentation participants will learn strategies and data collection methodologies that they can apply to their institutions and initiate changes in the teaching-learning balance to form learning cultures.
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Keywords: Case Studies, Organizational Change, Cultural Change, Culture of Learning, Student Learning Outcomes, Assessment of Outcomes, Learning Cultures, Knowledge Age, Data Collection Methodologies Stream: Organisational Learning, Organisational Change Presentation Type: 30 minute Paper Presentation in English Paper: A paper has not yet been submitted.
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Dr. Michael Harris Vice President for Academic Affairs, Division of Academic Affairs, Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan, USA
Dr. Michael Harris, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Ferris State University, serves as the chief ranking academic officer for the institution. His academic career includes completing his doctoral studies at University of Indiana and continue professional development at Harvard University. Dr. Harris specializes in public policy and public administration and has published books and articles on those subjects in the U.S. and Israel. Additionally, he presented at several conferences, including international conferences. Prior to joining Ferris State University, Dr. Harris received an Honorary Doctorate in Educational Administration from Ave Maria College as well as several honors recognizing his excellence in teaching and research at Eastern Michigan University where he was a professor and the Associate Provost. As the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Harris has made several significant and positive changes in the learning culture of
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Dr. Michelle A. Johnston Dean, College of Education Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan, USA
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Dr. Michelle Johnston, Dean of College of Education and Human Services at Ferris State University, has over thirty years experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator. Her experiences include international teaching, presenting at international conferences, and visiting schools in Europe and Asia. She managed several funded projects, which focused on educational reform and quality improvements and worked as an independent evaluator for several projects. Her research interests include teacher quality, literacy, leadership, and literacy. For the North Central Regional Education Laboratory, Dr. Johnston participated in a multiyear project to develop a typology of rural communities. Lastly, she is a consultant evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission and facilitated many workshops on outcomes and alternative assessment. Ref: L07P0296
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