Assessment Redesign Institute (ARI)
The office of IEA offers Assessment Redesign Institute opportunities for both faculty and staff participating in assessment at APSU. We do not currently have ARI opportunities scheduled, but will notify the campus assessment community when they are available.
Staff ARI
The Staff Assessment Redesign Institute (ARI) is a professional development program that focuses on developing meaningful administrative unit outcomes, crafting effective methods to measure success, and "closing the loop" by using this process to inform changes and leverage strengths. Stay tuned to our website for more information about upcoming staff ARI events!
The Staff ARI is open to any non-degree unit interested in developing their assessment plan for Administrative Unit Outcomes. We are limiting participation to 10 units, with 2 representatives from each unit participating. Participation is on a first come, first served basis.
Why should staff participate in the Assessment Redesign Institute?
The IE Process is designed to strengthen units and their process, but assessment may be a relatively new venture for many units or the individuals leading these efforts. Participating in the Staff ARI will allow units to better understand the why behind the assessment process and become stronger and more effective as a result. Individual participants will strengthen their assessment knowledge and learn how to document professional success, both critical skills to help staff develop and demonstrate their effectiveness as employees.
Faculty ARI
The Assessment Redesign Institute (ARI) provides faculty the opportunity to review and improve their existing program-level assessment plans in a focused, supportive environment.
Participant Expectations
- Participate in all aspects of the two-week ARI in June 2025.
- If available, share experience and perspectives during the training session for Assessment Coordinators at the Faculty Conference and Annual Meeting in August 2025.
- Provide input and feedback on the roll-out of Multi-Year Assessment Planning following the ARI.
For more information regarding the ARI, please contact Allie Michael, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment (michaela@apsu.edu) or Charlie Gonzalez, Lead Co-Chair, IE Committee (gonzalezc@apsu.edu).
Why should a program apply for the ARI?
- Any degree or certificate program that is interested in getting a head start on the
new Multi-Year Assessment Planning process is invited to apply. However, the ARI may
be of particular interest to:
- Programs that just completed a program review or that have a program review next year
- Programs with accreditation who are interested in more closely integrating the IE process with program accreditation requirements
- Programs with recent program or course-level changes that may require significant adjustments to the IE plan
- Programs that have received feedback from the IE Committee, an external program reviewer, or a specialized accrediting body that suggests a need for improvement in the program's use of assessment for improvement
- Programs that wish to make their assessment process more meaningful, practical, or valuable
What are the benefits of participating in the ARI?
- Receive individualized support with the Multi-Year Assessment Planning process
- Leave the institute with an outline for the program's multi-year assessment planning that can be shared with your colleagues and implemented on a realistic timeline
- Have an opportunity to provide feedback and input on the roll-out of the new Multi-Year Assessment Planning process
- Learn from a supportive group of colleagues in other programs
- Discover ways to make assessment activities more meaningful and practical in your program’s context
- Receive individualized support from IE Planning Group members that will continue beyond the ARI summer session
- Participants will receive recognition for their ARI work at the Faculty Conference and Annual Meeting and in the IEA newsletter.
- Participants will receive a stipend for their work and leadership in assessment, if eligible.