Dr. Gino Pasquariello
2011 Annual TRACS Conference
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The Purpose of this workshop is to provide you with a clear
pathway to institutional assessment that results in
 Better Data Collection and Analysis
 Better Planning
 Better Reporting
 Provides you with a professionally developed system
Topics will cover
 The steps of an effective assessment cycle
 The characteristics of a quality assessment instruments
 Maximizing the effectiveness of assessment data and
findings
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Is there a Documented and Approved Assessment
Plan?
 Include instruments and schedules
 Department and Program reviews
 Assess Student and Program Learning Outcomes
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Is the Assessment Plan Implemented?
 Evidence of data collection and analysis
 Evidence of dissemination and reporting
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Is the Assessment Data Utilized?
 Reviews
 Planning
 Budgeting
In Theological Education, we are on the cusp of a revolution,
but it requires a shift toward a Culture of Assessment!
 80% of assumptions are not substantiated by data
(anecdotal, gut, emotion, personal preference, etc..)
 Improve Alignment between Assessment, Strategic
Planning, and Budgeting
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Assessment
Budgeting
Planning
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Alignment is Critical!
 What are you Assessing?
 Why are you Assessing it?
 How are you Assessing it?
Assessment
Evaluation &
Reporting
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Alignment is Critical!
 Institutional Mission and Objectives
 Institutional Effectiveness
 Program and Student Learning Outcomes
 Accreditation Standards
 Institutional Benchmarks
 External Agencies
 Best Practices
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Executive Administration
Departments
Accreditation
 Annual Operational Report
 Quality Compliance Review (QCR)
 Self-Study Documentation
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Transparency, Reality, ROI
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A Complete Suite of Core Institutional
Assessment Instruments
 Entering Student Inventory (ESI)
 Seminary Experience Inventory (SEI)
 Graduating Student Inventory (GSI)
 Alumni Inventory (AI)
 Faculty Satisfaction Inventory (FSI)
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Three Key Areas
 Quality of Instruments (Design and
Development)
 Timeliness of Reporting (Analysis and
Dissemination)
 Implementation of Findings (Closing the Loop)
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Quality of Instruments
 Alignment
 Validity and Reliability
 Filtering and Analysis
 Assurance of Confidentiality
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Timeliness of Reporting
 Year-round, documented, and systematic cycle of
assessment
 Time to Reporting
▪ Review
▪ Planning
▪ Budgeting
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Implementation of Findings
 Useful Formatting
 Summary information
 Strategic Recommendations
 Departmental Action and Improvement
 Developing SWOT Analysis Data
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Core Online Assessment Instruments
 Entering Student Inventory (ESI)
 Seminary Experience Inventory (SEI)
 Graduating Student Inventory (GSI)
 Alumni Inventory (AI)
 Faculty Satisfaction Inventory (FSI)
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Professional Features
 Provide an Annual Documented System of Administration,
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Analysis and Reporting of Institutional Assessment
Designed according to higher education Best Practices and the
unique context of the Christian education environment (Validity
and Reliability)
Alignment with Accreditation Reporting
Provides Timely reporting of assessment findings
Facilitates data-driven decision-making for Strategic Planning
Provides Benchmarking Data for Institutional Effectiveness
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Participating Schools Include:
 Bethel Theological Seminary
 Phoenix Seminary
 Denver Seminary
 Multnomah University
 Ashland Seminary
 Columbia University
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The Goal is to provide TRACS institutions with these
assessment instruments and to also provide all-schools data
for benchmarking and reporting
Blessings and Thanks!
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Contact Information:
Dr. Gino Pasquariello
Director of Institutional Research
Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, CA 92019
Office: 619-201-8965
Cell: 619-804-0990
gpasquariello@socalsem.edu