Training

The Office of Assessment provides training sessions and workshops for faculty and staff who need assistance with the Anthology Planning system, assessment planning, and other assessment-related topics. Please see our upcoming training sessions below. 

Anthology Planning Assessment Software Training

Spring 2025 Sessions

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Day Date Time Location
Wednesday February 12 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom
Thursday March 20 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Zoom
Tuesday April 1 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Zoom

Assessment Planning Series

Spring 2025 Sessions

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Wrapping Up the Assessment Cycle

The Office of Assessment will host sessions to discuss how to complete your assessment plan for the current cycle. Items to be discussed will include findings/results, actions, and PCI elements. These sessions are for all faculty and staff involved in assessment planning for academic programs (degrees, minors, and certificates) and support units (academic, student, and administrative). Access to the Anthology Planning software platform is not required to attend.

Day Date Time Location
Wednesday April 2 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Zoom
Thursday June 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom


Additional Assessment Sessions

Spring 2025 Sessions

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Curriculum Mapping Overview

The Office of Assessment will host a session to discuss the benefits of curriculum mapping, provide examples of curriculum maps and emphasis levels, and explain how assessment is a cornerstone of the process. This presentation is best suited for academic programs (degrees, minors, and certificates) and any other units that have learning objectives in their assessment plans, but all faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Day Date Time Location
Wednesday February 26 10:00 pm - 11:00 am Zoom
Assessment Mini-Grant Information Session

Office of Assessment staff will discuss Assessment Mini-Grant eligibility and requirements, share examples of previously approved grant projects, and discuss dos and don'ts for creating a successful grant application. This presentation is for faculty and staff.

Day Date Time Location
Tuesday March 4 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Zoom
Wednesday April 23 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom

Custom Presentations or Workshops Spring 2025 Sessions

We are happy to customize a presentation or workshop for individuals, groups, or whole department/offices. Please contact our team at assessment@shsu.edu if you would like to set up a custom event. Topics include but are not limited to: 

  • Assessment overview
  • Assessment planning or brainstorming
    • Assistance with the assessment plan in general
    • Developing & Measuring Learning Objectives
    • Developing & Measuring Performance Objectives
  • Anthology Planning software training
  • Curriculum mapping
  • Meta-assessment