Dear Colleagues,

We have been exploring different assessment and accreditation tools that will help us with SACs and outside agencies reporting.

During the spring, we had a Live Text presentation and it is a much improved version as compared to version we used to have. We do not have to enter data into a separate system; once we identify key assignments, we just enter our grades into blackboard and the program uploads grades and assignments for SACs and/or outside agency accountability. It also is a great tool for curriculum mapping.

A similar system is Task Stream; I have asked other universities about their experiences with Task Stream and I have had several individuals reporting positive feedback about ease of use and support from company.

We will be having a Task Stream presentation on July 7, 2017 at 1:00pm in JPL 4.04.22. We invite all faculty and staff to join us. We especially encourage those of you who are chairs, coordinators, GARs, or anyone responsible for SACs/agency reporting to attend.

Here is a link for you to review: https://www1.taskstream.com/

I also encourage you to check with colleagues at other universities and see which of these assessment and accountability systems they use. Please share that information with me.

After this presentation, we will compare merits and weaknesses of both in order to make a decision as to which system to purchase. We will begin piloting in the Fall with those departments/programs that already have external agency accreditation.

Dr. DelliCarpini is planning to purchase system so that our students do not incur further costs.

I look forward to seeing you on Thursday July 7, 2017 at 1pm in JPL 4.04.22. Please confirm your acceptance so that we can have a head count and know who is in attendance.

Thanks!