Student Success
How Can We Help Students Do Better On
Assessments?
Maria Shimel
Boise State University
Overview
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Background Information
Return to the Testing Center
Student Success Initiative
Future Developments
Questions/Discussion
The Blackboard Testing Center
o ACTIVITY!
The Online Testing Center
Our goal is to promote student success while
also providing computer based testing in a
proctored environment.
Student Success Initiative
● New Paint Job!
● Posters of Natural Scenes (U.M.N. Study)
http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/environment/nature-and-us/how-does-nature-impact-our-wellbeing
● Plants
● Disability Resource Center (DRC)
o Technology
 JAWS
 Natural Reader
 Zoomtext
o Other
 Limited Distraction
 Double Time
● Faculty Workshops:
o “Writing Effective Test Questions”
 Multiple Choice
 Short Answer
 More to come!
● Connect students w/ other campus resources
● Bringing a New Culture to the Testing
Center
o Customer Service
o Golden Rule Psychology
● Sense of Humor
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/05/03/10-reasons-why-humor-is-a-key-to-success-atwork/
● Improved Website
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Includes tons of information
Organized for easy navigation
Communicate Student Success
Initiatives to public
● Academic Honesty
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Working with Departments
Communicate consistently to students
Improve Testing Center security
Added regular staff meetings
● Make a plan!
● Good Food = Good Grades!
● Use your resources
● Flash Cards
ACTIVITY
Write 3 Study Tips on the handout provided
o Pick your best one to share!
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Future
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Moving to a new location
Merging with University Testing Services
New apt. scheduler
Increased Security and Benefits for Students
Questions & Discussion