Browsing by Author "Kirnbauer, Tom"

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Developing transferable skills for the public good
(2020-04) Kirnbauer, Tom; BrckaLorenz, Allison
Transferable skills are crucial for undergraduates to be prepared to enter the workforce after college. Previous research has shown how effective educational approaches enhance student learning. There is, however, limited research that understands how the emphasis on transferable skills relates to the value of deep approaches to student learning. This paper analyzes how faculty emphasis of transferable skills, through analytical writing and problem-solving, is related to deep approaches to learning in higher education. Data come from a large-scale, multi-institutional study that surveys faculty at four-year institutions. Findings indicate that the intentional development of transferable skills has a positive relationship with emphases on deep approaches to learning. The study reinforces the importance of collaboration between multiple stakeholders to foster student learning.
Getting lost at the crossing? Tips for Assessing intersectional experiences
(Assessment Institute, 2019-10) BrckaLorenz, Allison; Fassett, Kyle; Kirnbauer, Tom; Washington, Sylvia
Faculty and administrators are often tasked with educating the whole student upon arrival at college, so it is important to understand ways to assess the whole student. This session will discuss factors to consider when quantitatively examining intersecting aspects of students’ identities, student characteristics, and collegiate endeavors. Case studies will provide examples of challenges and strategies for better understanding ways to assess and better understand the experiences of students with intersecting identities. Attendees will discuss their own challenges and solutions for intersectional analyses and leave with tangible takeaways for their work.
Lost at the Crossing? Tips for Assessing Intersectional Experiences
(Association for Institutional Research, 2020-06) BrckaLorenz, Allison; Fassett, Kyle T.; Kirnbauer, Tom; Washington, Sylvia
Faculty and administrators are often tasked with educating the whole student upon their arrival at college, so it is important to understand ways to assess the whole student. Often student demographics and characteristics are examined one at a time such as by examining differences by racial/ethnic, gender, or other known influences on the student experience. Disaggregating data in this way, allows us to better understand how different students understand and participate in their environment. This poster provides an overview of four different examples to better examine small populations with attention to intersections of identity.
Person centered approaches to inclusive data analysis
(Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum, 2020-05) BrckaLorenz, Allison; Kirnbauer, Tom; Nelson Laird, Thomas F.
Demographic questions are critical to our understanding of student and faculty experiences, allowing us to learn about marginalized subpopulations, find areas of inequity, and close gaps in achievement. Although this work is necessary, it does present challenges for critical and inclusive approaches to data analysis. Person-centered approaches, grouping people based on similar experiences or outcomes, allow for more nuanced stories of experiences. To illustrate the benefits of this approach, facilitators will guide participants through a series of examples using person-centered explorations, unpacking the challenges and possible solutions for using such methods for more critical and inclusive quantitative analyses and reporting.
What's next for student engagement and institutional assessment?
(2020-05) Kinzie, Jillian; BrckaLorenz, Allison; Gonyea, Bob; Kirnbauer, Tom; Sarraf, Shimon
Over the past 20 years, the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) has helped institutional researchers gain insight into institutional quality. Further, a shifting higher education landscape requires institutional researchers to reconsider how assessment is conducted. NSSE continues to search for innovative ways to understand student engagement and serve as a valuable assessment tool for institutions. In this session, we will focus on three areas that impact institutional assessment: changing student demographics, developments in teaching and learning, and innovative approaches to assessment. The session will conclude with an active discussion with participants about the trends and possibilities at their institutions.