IPAS Conference
Spring 2007
Building on Experience: The Attitudes and Actions for Institutional Improvement
Project Overview
Colleges and universities, both public and private, across Indiana have been partnering with IPAS staff during this project. Campuses have formed teams of four staff or faculty members, with representatives from core campus areas including academic affairs, student life, planning and budgeting, and institutional research. IPAS analysts have used data provided by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education as well as SAT survey data provided by the College Board for Hoosier students.
IPAS Conferences & Workshops
A series of IPAS conferences and workshops have been held during the course of the three-year project period, bringing together teams from participating campuses for topical discussions with researchers. As IPAS begins its final project phase, a conference is being planned for fall 2006 for teams of engaged campuses and scholars to consider ways of continuing the work begun with IPAS--by reflecting on best practices and developing concrete methods for continued inquiry.
February 2004
Assessment
- Introduced campus teams to project methods, concepts, and objectives
- Provided initial analysis of campus-level and statewide data and initial pathways report, including analyses of student preparation for college, college destinations, college major choice, persistence once enrolled, and transfer
- Assisted campus teams in identifying further data needs and developing a campus plan
May 2004
1st Annual IPAS Statewide Meeting
The Strategic Planning and Inquiry Process
- Worked with campuses to analyze results
- Assisted campuses in using the results to inform action
- Provided training for campus teams in the action inquiry process
April 2005
Classroom Evaluation/Assessment and the Role of Faculty in the Inquiry Process
IPAS meeting with campus teams and Michael Paulsen of the University of Iowa
May 2005
Transfer Students
IPAS meeting with campus teams and Barbara Townsend of the University of Missouri
June 2005
2nd Annual IPAS Statewide Meeting
The Strategic Planning and Inquiry Process
- Provided further training for campus teams in the action inquiry process
- Worked with campuses to analyze results and share best practices
- Assisted campuses in using the results to inform action planning
- Presentations by campus teams on their experiences with early support and transition, advising across the years, and academic involvement
March 2006
Meeting with IPAS Scholars to discuss their reflections on IPAS so far and how to move forward
September 2006
"An Economic Perspective on Student Work During College" by Dr. Robert Toutkoushian
Meeting between the Northwest Collaborative on Working Students and IPAS