Western Association of Schools and Colleges

A New Opportunity for Campuses to Develop
Assessment Expertise and Leadership
March 2010-January 2011
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010

Purpose of the Academy

The WASC Assessment Leadership Academy (ALA) will prepare campus professionals to provide leadership in the form of workshops, consultation, and guidance, and to support the scholarship of assessment at their institution, as well as other institutions. The Academy curriculum will include both structured and institutionally-tailored learning opportunities in the assessment of educational effectiveness, and it will address national issues in assessment, accreditation, and accountability.

Who Should Participate in the Academy?

Higher education faculty, staff, and administrators who have a commitment to:

• Developing assessment expertise
• Serving in an on-going assessment leadership role on their campus

Assessment Leadership Academy Faculty

ALA participants will interact with and learn from these nationally-recognized higher education leaders in interactive class sessions and one-on-one consultations with the Faculty and Co-Facilitators of the ALA.

Learning Goals

Professionals who complete Academy requirements will develop expertise in assessment foundations, assessment training and consultation, campus leadership in assessment, and the scholarship of assessment. A complete list of learning goals can be found here .

Application Process and Deadline

We anticipate admitting 25 professionals to the Academy each year and will select participants through our online application. Application deadline is March 1, 2010.

For more information please contact Julie Kotovksy, jkotovskywascsenior.org 510-748-9001 Ext. 307.

This educational program is provided as a service and a support to our member institutions and others who wish to attend. While optional for any institution, efforts are made to provide information about effective practices that aligns with WASC accreditation expectations.