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Florida A&M University Presents
You are cordially invited to the 1st annual
Assessment Training And Research Institute
at
The Park Plaza Hotel, Tallahassee, FL.
July 20-22, 2008
Hosted by the Office of University Assessment @ Florida A&M University
Come learn how to streamline the process of assessment into six precise steps. Be a part of a professional development agenda that will provide continuous support and forge a simplified assessment culture that meets mandates.
Participants of the ATARI will be guided through each step of the F.A.M.O.U.S. approach and provided ample hands-on experiences that will give them the confidence necessary to implement and manage a successful assessment system.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
For registration information and event details, send an email with your contact information to brandi.newkirk@famu.edu.
Or go to www.famu.edu/assessment and click on Professional development/ATARI.
Please direct all further inquiries to the Office of University Assessment: 850-412-5266
Office of University Assessment @ Florida A&M University Presents
Assessment Training and Research Institute
OVERVIEW AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In higher education, assessment is gradually being accepted as a way we do business. This has always not been the case. Pressures from the public and requirements to document institutional effectiveness are some of the forces that have brought us to this point. It is a good thing that institutions are waking up the clarion call to provide solid evidence of student learning outcomes. However, even in this standards-driven era, many new assessment professionals and program faculty, especially in minority institutions; do not have the affiliation or the opportunity to develop the skills needed to fulfill their assessment responsibilities.
As minority institutions grapple to understand the larger implications of the need to forge campus wide assessment cultures and meet assessment mandates, it has become necessary to provide rigorous training and professional development opportunities that prepare individuals to lead these institutions in effectively implementing the much needed systematic assessment systems. Unfortunately, not many such opportunities currently exist that are available to support these institutions.
The Assessment Training and Research Institute aims to streamline a professional development agenda that will provide continuous support to institutional personnel from minority institutions, who desire to retrain or to newcomers desirous of hands-on training to get up to speed in installing a systematic assessment system.
Participants of the ATARI will be guided through each step of the F.A.M.O.U.S. approach and the provided hands-on experiences will give them the confidence necessary to implement and manage successful assessment systems.
Participants will:
• Enhance their skills to provide effective leadership in installing an assessment system.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the F.A.M.O.U.S. assessment approach.
• Use the F.A.M.O.U.S. approach to implement an effective assessment system in any environment.
• Be equipped to conduct assessment workshops on their campuses.
• Facilitate the development or revision of existing institutional assessment plans.
• Submit research proposals for the annual conference.
• Be motivated to continuous personal development.
Office of University Assessment @ Florida A&M University Presents
Assessment Training and Research Institute
July 20-22, 2008 * Park Plaza Hotel * Tallahassee, FL
The host hotel for ATARI will be the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee. To make reservations for the event, call 850-224-6000 and mention ATARI. The cost of the hotel will be $119.00 per night plus tax.
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Rooms & Services:
The spacious rooms and suites at the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee feature such welcome amenities as cable TV, data ports, voice mail, coffeemakers, hairdryers and irons/ironing boards. Master Suites at the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee also include whirlpool baths, wet bars, living areas and refrigerators. When it's time to relax, guests at the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee can enjoy a sauna and fitness center. Other convenient amenities at the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee include a business center and complimentary shuttle transportations to and from the Tallahassee Airport and Capitol Complex.
Dining:
A showcase for gourmet cuisine, the elegant Dining Room at the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee offers delicious menu choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Lobby Bar, with its soft lighting and fine beverage selection, is a great place to relax at the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee.
Local Area:
The Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee, located in the heart of downtown Tallahassee, is within walking distance of the Capitol Complex, Tallahassee Civic Center, Florida State University Conference Center and the Florida State Museum of History. Other Tallahassee attractions convenient to the Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee include the Governor's Mansion, Florida A & M University and Wakulla Springs State Park.
Directions:
From I-10 east or west to exit 199: once at the ramp's light, head south on Monroe Street. Go about 3.5 miles, the Park Plaza is on the left-hand side.
From the Airport: go to Capital Circle and make a right turn. Go about 4 miles, until you get to Woodville Hwy. Turn left on to Woodville Highway. Woodville Highway will turn into Monroe Street. We are about 4.3 miles up on the right.
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Nearer to Atlanta than Miami, Tallahassee is "The Other Florida" in attitude, topography, climate and lifestyle. With more than 5,300 rooms in more than 53 hotels and motels, Tallahassee offers a blend of Southern-style inns, rustic campsites, family-owned economy lodges and impressive corporate hotels. From fast food to five-star, Tallahassee serves up an excellent selection of tantalizing restaurants. Tickling the taste buds are specialties ranging from homemade country sausage and melt-in-your-mouth steaks to wild game and succulent seafood fresh from the Gulf.
For more information visit http://www.visittallahassee.com/visitor_information/
Office of University Assessment @ Florida A&M University Presents
Assessment Training and Research Institute
July 20-22, 2008 * Park Plaza Hotel * Tallahassee, FL
Agenda
Day 1: Sunday, July 20, 2008
After 3:00 pm Hotel Check-In
Day 2: Monday, July 21, 2008
7:00 am to 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am to 9:15 am Welcome and Occasion
9:15 am to 9:30 am Overview of Assessment at FAMU
9:30 am to 12:30 pm FAMOUS Approach: A Simplistic & Integrated Assessment Implementation and Documentation System
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm FAMOUS Steps 1-3: Developing an Assessment Plan
(Coaching Session)
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm FAMOUS Steps 4-6:Making Sense of Assessment Results (Closing-the-Loop)
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Presentation and Critique of Mock Plans
Day 3: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
7:30 am to 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:30 am Review of Lessons Learned
10:30am to 11:00am Moving Forward
11:00am to 12:00 pm Wrap-up & Lunch
Farewell! Have a blessed journey!
Office of University Assessment @ Florida A&M University Presents
Assessment Training and Research Institute
July 20-22, 2008 * Park Plaza Hotel * Tallahassee, FL
ATARI Registration Form
Please complete the registration form, include full payment, and return to the address below. Registration includes breakfast and lunch, snack items, and all training material. Hotel fees are not included.
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Early Registration Deadline: May 9, 2008
Early registration will not be accepted after May 9, 2008. Cancellations received on or before May 31, 2008 will receive a refund less a $75.00 administrative fee. Cancellations received between June 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be awarded after July 1, 2008.
Early Registration $250.00 postmarked by May 9, 2008
Regular Registration $300.00 postmarked by July 7, 2008
Late/Onsite Registration* $375.00 *cash/check/money order only
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All forms of payment should be made payable to Florida A&M University
Please mail registration to:
Florida A&M University
Office of University Assessment
P.O. Box 70600
Tallahassee, FL 32307
FAX: (850) 599-3706 ~ Voice: (850) 599-3505
For additional conference information contact: Brandi Newkirk (850) 412-5266
**Registration will only be confirmed when payment is enclosed**
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