Indianapolis, Indiana l April 3-4, 2009

The Best Assessment Processes Symposium provides interactive and lecture-based opportunities for applied science, computing, engineering, and technology educators to learn about assessment methods and how they can be used to validate and improve student learning outcomes. 2009 marks the 11th anniversary of the symposium.

Call for Proposals

Special consideration will be given to proposals on the following topics:

• Assessing program objectives
• Documenting continuous improvement
• Writing measurable program outcome

Proposals on these topics are also encouraged:

• Successful assessment tools
• Elements of an effective assessment process
• Direct measures
• Qualitative methods
• Embedded assessments
• Examples of how results are reported
• Use of technology in assessment
• Use of standardized testing
• Use of industry advisory boards in the accreditation process
• Portfolio development
• Preparing for the accreditation visit
• Links with regional accreditation requirements
• Collaborations between technical programs and assessment/evaluation professionals

Submit your proposals by November 28, 2008!

Proposals from commercial enterprises are discouraged.