The survey of 200 student affairs staff found that while departments use data for planning, most respondents reported needing more training and assistance with assessment. Specifically, over half reported limited time and expertise in assessment and not knowing where to start. To address these needs, implications include providing small group training across departments, increasing understanding and use of assessment tools, and developing structures by leadership to support a culture of assessment through reporting, rewards, and dedicated time and space for training.

1. Summary of Results Division of Student Affairs: Attitudes and Aptitudes Towards Assessment Prepared by Amber Garrison Duncan University of Oregon

2. Attitudes and Aptitudes Towards Assessment Survey administered first two weeks of January 2011 200 respondents of 544 = 37% response rate Administered to all Student Affairs staff with an email account OA Classified GTF

3. Quick Take at Results Respondents by Staff Classification OA= 49.75% Classified= 44.72%

4. Department Uses Data for Planning

5. I share my results

6. Reported Challenges and Barriers 60% reported limited or no time 60% reported limited assistance with assessment 51% reported limited assessment expertise 49% reported not knowing where to start

7. I need additional training

8. Use of Resources Use of Student Voice 55% reported never visiting the website 70% reported they did not use the tool SA Assessment Website 70% reported never visiting the website

9. Preferred Ways to Learn Setting 100% responded that they liked small group settings 92% preferred pairing with a department colleague In-Person vs. Online/Webinar 98% preferred in person trainings “very much” 57% preferred a webinar “somewhat”

10. Summary of Results Results People are open to assessment Need additional training and understanding of assessment tools Implications small group, department trainings increase use of tools and assessment

11. Department Leadership Department Culture of Assessment Rubric Develop accountability and reward structures How is reporting done? What information do you ask for? How do you reward and acknowledge behaviors that reinforce a culture of assessment Create time and space for training Create time and space for continued conversation