TLAC
Teaching-Learning-Assessment Committee (TLAC) Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 – 1:15 pm
Sherrer Leadership Room, CH 206
Present: Cynthia Akers, Anthony Ambrosio, Tim Burnett, Carol Kohr, Brenda Nichols, Dennis Pelsma (chair), Bill Smith
- Approval of minutes:
Minutes from the April 4, 2007 meeting were distributed and approved.
- TLAC Resolution: “Strategic Assessment Plan”
The cover letter and resolution were distributed and reviewed by committee members. The committee endorsed the resolution and cover letter with no changes. The documents will be submitted to President Lane and VP John Schwenn.
3. Possible 2007-2008 Assessment Forum dates:
Dr. Ambrosio suggested that fall dates would be preferred for the forum, with the exception of fall break, but we may not be able to book our preferred speaker, Barbara Walvoord, until spring 2008. The committee decided to hold the forum with the dates that our speaker would be available. Discussion took place on how the committee envisioned the Assessment Forum. An assessment day with faculty involvement and a cross pollination of strategies was suggested. Dr. Ambrosio will contact Barbara Walvoord, regarding dates and times for spring 2008.
4. Time capsule – suggestions & recommendations for next year’s committee:
Dr. Ambrosio asked everyone to state suggestions and recommendations for next year’s TLAC Committee. The following suggestions were made:
- Follow through with the Strategic Assessment Plan resolution.
- It is not possible to over-emphasize the importance of building a culture of assessment and shared responsibility.
- Advertise committee efforts by posting minutes & inserts on the assessment website.
- The policy statement “Meaning of Assessment” should be reviewed at the first meeting in the fall and submitted to the Chair of Academic Affairs.
- If members have time conflicts with set TLAC meetings, re-appointments should be made.
Next meeting:
TBA
Meeting adjourned at 2:10 pm.
Last Updated August 28, 2007