The Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL), in collaboration with the ACPA Commission on Evaluation and Assessment (CAE), NASPA Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community (NASPA AER KC), and the Council for the Advancement of S

Centering Voices: Facilitating Focus Groups or Listening Circles

Feb 22nd, 2023 28m 30s

A training designed to share components of a facilitator role, provide strategies and comfort in facilitating a focus group or listening circle, and sharing tips on opening, exploring, and closing sessions. The goal is to nurture disclosure and

Welcoming Scholarship: Motivation behind the Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry

Dec 21st, 2022 5m 29s

Welcoming Scholarship: Motivation behind the Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry from Dr. Daniel Newhart, Assistant Vice Provost for Planning at Penn State University. This podcast is an overview of the philosophy and motivation behind the Journ

SAAL in 2022: A Visionary Future

Aug 8th, 2022 10m 10s

For 2 years, SAAL engaged in strategic planning to re-envision itself in 2022. With support from members, community assessment organizations and the board, a new strategy has been crafted to guide us forward. Let us know what you think by taggi

SAAL Reflections: Sharing our History

Feb 2nd, 2022 42m 33s

Join us as we hear from current and past SAAL leaders on what the organization has meant to them. Through storytelling, we share our voice from the last 14 years. After historical reflections from leaders, hear where SAAL is planning to go with

Choosing & Selecting Assessment Committees

Nov 16th, 2021 10m 40s

Join Dr. Paul Antonellis, Director of Assessment at Endicott College to learn about how their assessment committee is structured and tips for ensuring success.

Enacting a Culture of Assessment with Joe Levy and Renée Delgado-Riley

Jul 15th, 2021 13m 31s

Join Joe Levy, Executive Director of Assessment & Accreditation at National Louis University and Renée Delgado-Riley, Director of Student Life Assessment & Research at the University of Oregon as they discuss how to enact a culture of assessmen

5 faces of assessment -Dr. Gianina Baker, Dr. Cindy Cogswell, Dr. Marjorie Dorime'-Williams, Moderator: Dr. Pamelyn Shefman

Jun 21st, 2021 46m 49s

Take time to hear from Dr. Gianina Baker, Assistant Director, NILOA, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Dr. Cindy Cogswell, Director of Assessment & Strategic Planning Division of Student Affairs and adjunct instructor, Ohio U