The Center of Inquiry is hosting the National Assessment Advisory Group to assist us in our ongoing efforts to promote the assessment of liberal arts outcomes at colleges and universities. The National Assessment Advisory Group is returning to the Center of Inquiry for its second visit. We will discuss progress made during the first phase of the National Study of Liberal Arts Education and update the group on current and ongoing work at the Center of Inquiry.
| Participants | Institution |
| John Braxton | Vanderbilt University |
| Gary Hanson | The University of Texas System |
| Denise Krallman | Miami University |
| George Lucas | U.S. Naval Academy |
| Peggy Maki | Education Consultant |
| Jillian Kinzie | Indiana University |
| Peter Ewell | NCHEMS |
| Charlie Blaich | Wabash College |
| Debra Gentry | Wabash College |
| Kim Kline | Wabash College |
| Cherry Danielson | Wabash College |
| Jennifer Laskowski | Wabash College |
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Monday, March 14th | |
| 4.45 - 6.00 | Session I: General introductions and discussion of phase one of the National Study of Liberal Arts Education, followed by discussion of other aspects of our work. Finish by focusing on questions that will guide our Tuesday sessions. Trippet 325 |
| 6.00 - 6.30 | Reception, 2nd Floor Rotunda |
| 6.30 - 7.45 | Dinner, Dining Room |
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| 7.30 - 8.30 | Breakfast, Trippet Hall Dining Room |
| 9.00 - 10.15 | Session II: Translating our research into practical assessment tools for colleges and universities. Trippet 325 |
| 10.15 - 10.45 | Coffee Break |
| 10.45 - 12.00 | Session III: Developing quantitative and qualitative instruments that institutions can use. Trippet 325 |
| 12.15 - 1.15 | Lunch, Dining Room |
| 1.30 - 3.00 | Session IV: How can we link our liberal arts assessment work with regional accreditors? Trippet 325 |
| 3.30 - 6.00 | Free Time |
| 6.00 - 6.30 | Reception, 2nd Floor Rotunda |
| 6.30 - 7.45 | Dinner, Dining Room |
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| 7.30 - 8.30 | Breakfast, Trippet Hall Dining Room |
| 9.00 - 10.15 | Session V: Wrap-up and advice for future work. Trippet 325 |
| 10.30 - 11.00 | Check-out |
| 11.15 - 12.15 | Lunch, Trippet Hall Dining Room |