Drive Program Outcomes
Elevate student success, drive program outcomes, and unlock program insights in one, intuitive location.
Drive Program Outcomes
Drive student success, elevate program outcomes, and unlock program insights in one, intuitive location.
Unlock Valuable Insights that Power Continuous Improvement
In the competitive landscape of higher education, your program relies upon continuous improvement to keep an edge. However, without adequate insight into your program’s outcomes, your teams would lack the critical information you need to analyze and improve upon program outcomes year after year.
But what is the cost to gather these insights? If your program is managing student competency development across multiple systems, you’re likely investing significant time and resources to aggregate dissimilar data at the end of each term or in preparation for each accreditation cycle.
Cut Hidden Costs with a Single System
The good news is that with Tevera, you can cut these hidden costs and augment your insights by centralizing your data in one cohesive system. Rather than laboring over data consolidation and analysis, you’ll have a platform that already has everything you need in one place, including insight-rich reports that tell your student success story to anyone and everyone.
Reporting Solutions Make Data Accessible When You Need It
After even one term with Tevera, your program will have accumulated vast amounts of data in the system so we’ve developed an array of reports to give your program the most comprehensive insights possible.
Form Reports
Generate reports that track student assignment progress, quickly access all program data across any form, and create easily digestible reports in just a few clicks.
Analyze all data stored in any electronic forms in Tevera for qualitative and quantitative program insights.
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Individual Student Rubric Analysis
Review an individual student’s performance and progress evaluated on a given rubric over time. Review students’ key assignments.
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Group Rubric Analysis
Analyze groups of students’ performance evaluated on a given rubric, including distribution, mean, mode, and standard deviation of scores received.
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Individual Student Accreditation Standards
Review an individual student’s outcomes aggregated across all assessment measures aligned to your program’s list(s) of assessment standards.
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Group Analysis of Accreditation Standards
Analyze the number and percentage of students who met the minimum acceptable score when assessed across all assessment measures aligned to your program’s list(s) of assessment standards.
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Field Placement Reports
Pull comprehensive reports on field placement information at the click of a button. View current and past student placement information for all students in your program, complete with placement start and end dates, site name, supervisor name and contact information, and supervisor qualifications.
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Time Reports
Report on student time entries in a variety of formats. Review hours logged by an individual, or across the entire program. Assign time reports to students so that they can easily generate their own reports for validation by a site supervisor.
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Program Audit Reports
Generate reports that give you more insight into the activity in your Tevera instance. View a summary of communications sent throughout your program, a history of student purchase records, and review audits designed to expose gaps in your program’s setup so that you can be sure everything will function smoothly when your students get started in Tevera.
All reports have a number of additional parameters to allow you to aggregate or disaggregate data as needed by date range; assignment; assessor role; students’ programs, cohorts, specializations; demographic fields; and more.
Export Capabilities
In addition to the slew of reports that can selectively pull out data related to forms, time tracks, and site placement information in Tevera, you can also export any data that is stored in a table to an excel spreadsheet. These tables include:
Staff and Student Information
Document Information
Site Information
Class Information
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Navigating Accreditation Management
A Dive into Documentation, Evidence Gathering and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Accreditation management is a multi-faceted process that requires meticulous planning, systematic implementation, and ongoing oversight. Among the myriad of challenges faced by educational institutions during the accreditation process, two stand out as particularly daunting: Documentation & Evidence Gathering and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
In this blog post, we’ll delve into these two critical areas, uncovering the challenges associated with them, offering viable solutions, and outlining how Tevera simplifies both.
Documentation & Evidence Gathering
Documentation and evidence gathering form the backbone of any accreditation process. This ensures that academic standards, policies, and processes within an institution are consistently upheld.
By compiling a comprehensive record of the institution’s practices, achievements, and areas of improvement, documentation serves as a testament to the institution’s commitment to maintaining the highest educational standards. Furthermore, it offers accrediting bodies a tangible insight into the institution’s operations, allowing them to assess its eligibility for accreditation.
Without proper documentation, it’s almost impossible to showcase an institution’s competencies and adherence to stipulated standards. Thus, comprehensive and accurate documentation stands as a non-negotiable pillar in the pursuit of accreditation.
Challenges
Challenges to accreditation management, especially documentation management and continuous quality improvement, are numerous, but these three might be the toughest:
Volume & Complexity
Accreditation requires a vast amount of documentation, which can be overwhelming given the complexity of topics covered.
Cross-Departmental Coordination
Gathering evidence often involves liaising with various departments, making the task even more challenging.
Timeliness & Accuracy
Accreditation bodies demand not just volume but timely and accurate documentation, which institutions often find challenging to produce.
Solutions
To address these challenges, a few solutions are often recommended by institutions that have successfully navigated their own accreditation processes:
Dedicate a CQI Team
A team solely focused on CQI can plan, execute, and measure quality improvement initiatives without being encumbered by day-to-day operations.
Institution-Wide Feedback Platforms
Utilizing technology to solicit feedback from students, faculty, and other stakeholders can streamline the feedback process, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered.
Outcome Metrics & Dashboards
Developing specific metrics to measure the outcomes of CQI initiatives can be complemented with visual dashboards. This not only helps in internal monitoring but also provides tangible proof of improvement to accrediting bodies.
How Tevera Simplifies Documentation & Evidence Gathering and Continuous Quality Improvement
Tevera’s all-in-one education management platform simplifies documentation management and continual program improvement through a variety of interrelated features including:
Flexible Assessment Structure
Tevera’s flexible assessment structure allows you to track student performance on key program-wide assessment standards, including those mandated by an accrediting body or your program’s own specific KPIs.
Align assessment standards to rubric criteria and distribute assessment points across courses so that all faculty can assess student performance on relevant, demonstrable criteria, using a consistent rating scale
Importance of this Feature
Tevera allows you to design a consistent, repeatable strategy for measuring student performance and competency development across your program for reliable insights into program and student growth. With Tevera, you can easily align assessment standards to rubric criteria and distribute assessment points across courses so that all faculty can assess student performance on relevant, demonstrable criteria, using a consistent rating scale.
Assessment Mapping
With Tevera, you can take a program wide view of your entire assessment strategy by viewing and exporting your assessment strategy, mapped out across all courses in your program.
Generate an assessment map report to review the assessment strategy that has been built into your program’s courses in Tevera.
Importance of this Feature
Reaffirm your assessment strategy and ensure all standards are evaluated appropriately throughout your program by viewing, exporting, and sharing your comprehensive assessment map.
Assessment Outcomes Reports
Generate reports displaying student outcomes by individuals, classes, cohorts, specializations, and select demographic characteristics to analyze student performance on one specific assessment point or across a set of standards evaluated throughout the program.
Importance of this Feature
Gain insights to inform accreditation reports and continuous program improvement efforts by generating assessment outcome reports in a wide variety of formats.
Data Exports
Exporting key program data to a spreadsheet for deeper analysis is as simple as the click of a button. Click the export icon alongside any table in Tevera to automatically generate an Excel spreadsheet of the displayed data.
Importance of this Feature
Take Tevera’s insights with you anywhere, by easily exporting any data, such as documentation, user information, student timesheets, partnering site information, and more, at the click of a button.
Outcomes-Based Assessment
Enable program faculty to evaluate student learning outcomes across the breadth of their coursework. Add key assignments and assessment rubrics to all core courses so that students can upload work samples and faculty can evaluate student outcomes aligned with student learning outcome targets.
Importance of this Feature
Foster a culture of reflection and improvement by incorporating outcomes-based-assessment into all core coursework throughout your program.
Data Storage and Organization
Organize your program’s data and documentation effortlessly and leave arduous record-keeping in your program’s past. Tevera’s intuitive data storage structure will ensure that your data and documents are automatically organized according to logical schema, making it easy for you to find, update, and export data any time you need it.
Importance of this Feature
Organize, update, store, and export data and documentation in an intuitive system, for thorough record-keeping and program management over time.
Learn How Tevera Can Transform Your Program
Tackling the challenges associated with accreditation management requires a mix of strategic planning, technology, and collaborative effort. Programs that invest in these areas are not only better prepared for the accreditation process but are also better equipped to offer superior educational experiences to their students.
Learn how Tevera can support you by scheduling a product overview for your team to review Tevera’s features and discuss your program’s requirements.
What are Program Outcomes and Why are They Important?
Program outcomes are specific statements that describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities students should possess upon completing a program. They are important because they provide a clear framework for measuring student success and assessing the effectiveness of educational programs.
Enhancing Student Engagement through Effective Program Outcome Tracking
In an ever-evolving educational landscape, innovation is vital. Program outcome tracking, a method of assessing students and programs through outcomes-based measures, enables your program to continuously improve and innovate, year after year. In this article, we’ll delve into this concept and explore how deeply program outcomes and student engagement are intertwined.
The Advent of Program Outcome Tracking in Higher Education
Why Outcome Tracking Matters in Education Today
Program outcome tracking is a comprehensive approach that assesses the efficacy of academic programs. It quantifies various factors such as learning outcomes, student satisfaction, and career progression of graduates. By offering rich, insightful data, this method allows institutions to fine-tune their programs, ensuring they are aligned with the ever-evolving needs and expectations of students.
Decoding the Buzz Around Program Outcome Tracking
Let’s consider a scenario where you’re navigating a dense forest without a map or compass. The chances of reaching your intended destination would be slim. Similarly, running an educational program without a clear understanding of its outcomes is like walking blindfolded. Program outcome tracking serves as the much-needed compass, guiding universities towards the ultimate goal – student success.
Student Engagement: The Secret Sauce to Exceptional Program Outcomes
Unlocking the Meaning of Student Engagement
Student engagement isn’t just about classroom participation or good grades; it delves much deeper. It represents the degree to which students invest themselves in their academic journey. It’s a measure of their intellectual curiosity, their active involvement in learning, and their emotional connection to their studies. PLOS, a leading open-access scientific journal, published a study that found a positive correlation between student engagement and academic success.
At Tevera, we’ve seen the benefits of both field experience and outcomes based assessment as drivers for student engagement. When students have a chance to see their progress toward meeting skill and knowledge-based outcomes and practice those competencies in professional settings, their educational journey transcends the theoretical and becomes a bridge to their future.
Why Engagement Is the Cornerstone of Academic Success
Engaged students aren’t just recipients of information; they’re active contributors to their educational journey. They ask questions, discuss ideas, practice skills, and challenge conventions. The result? They tend to have better academic performance, a higher retention rate, and an overall positive and fulfilling experience in higher education.
The Powerful Intersection of Program Outcome Tracking and Student Engagement
Discovering the Symbiosis between Outcome Tracking and Engagement
Program outcome tracking and student engagement are intrinsically linked. By pinpointing areas of strength and weakness in a program, program leadership can better understand how to influence student engagement levels. On the flip side, highly engaged students are likely to produce positive program outcomes, creating a cycle of continuous improvement.
Real-World Success Stories: The Impact of Strategic Outcome Tracking
Effective outcome tracking can transform the student and faculty experience and it even has the potential to open up new possibilities for higher education programs. One Tevera partner, Thomas University, has been able to leverage Tevera’s data collection tools to apply for additional grant funding for their students.
Steps to Propel Student Engagement with Program Outcome Tracking
Navigating the Path to Effective Program Outcome Tracking
The path to effective program outcome tracking begins with setting clear, measurable objectives. Following this, it’s essential to gather relevant data consistently. Finally, regular analysis and interpretation of this data allow for continual adjustments and improvements. Remember, consistency is key; regular tracking ensures you stay on the pulse of your program’s progress.
Essential Tools and Resources for a Successful Tracking System
To set up a successful tracking system, having the right resources at your disposal is crucial. This includes cutting-edge software tools and well-trained personnel who can handle data efficiently. These resources facilitate the collection, storage, analysis, and interpretation of data, making the tracking process more streamlined and effective.
Strategic Approaches to Enhance Student Engagement
Insights from outcome tracking should feed into the strategies aimed at improving student engagement. If data reveals students struggle with a particular module, consider modifying the curriculum or teaching methods. Tailoring academic content and delivery based on these insights can dramatically increase student engagement.
Mastering the Art of Program Outcome Monitoring and Evaluation
Setting the Stage for a Robust Monitoring System
Building a robust monitoring system requires a mix of automation and human insight. A good system continuously tracks key metrics and generates real-time reports that can guide immediate action and strategic planning. This ongoing monitoring plays a vital role in maintaining the effectiveness of program outcome tracking.
As a partner in your assessment process, Tevera will enable you to gather student outcomes data dynamically, so you can enjoy maximum insights when it comes time to review your program outcomes. Learn more about our proven approach here.
The Role of Regular Evaluation in Fine-Tuning Program Outcomes
Just like any system, program outcome tracking should undergo regular review. These reviews serve as checkpoints, offering insights into the effectiveness of tracking strategies. They provide opportunities for fine-tuning and adjusting tactics, ensuring continuous improvement in program outcomes.
Tevera’s suite of program outcomes reports offer easy access to all program data and real-time insights. Learn more about the power of Tevera’s program outcomes solution here.
Technology: The Game Changer in Outcome Tracking and Student Engagement
Leveraging Technology to Facilitate Effective Tracking
Technology has a significant role to play in the realm of program outcome tracking. Cloud-based databases, advanced analytics tools, and intuitive data visualization software can automate and simplify the process. The result is more efficient and accurate tracking, freeing up valuable time for strategic analysis and planning.
Overcoming Obstacles in Program Outcome Tracking
Common Hurdles in the Path of Outcome Tracking
Like any process, outcome tracking may come with some challenges. These might include difficulties in data collection, resistance from stakeholders, or even budget constraints. By acknowledging these potential issues early on, institutions can prepare and formulate effective strategies to overcome them.
Solutions to Triumph Over Outcome Tracking Challenges
Triumphing over these challenges requires strategic planning, collaborative effort, adequate training, and appropriate resources. Outcome tracking is a journey that involves trial and error, learning from mistakes, and constantly refining strategies. Patience, resilience, and a commitment to continual improvement are vital for success.
Tevera aims to help institutions tackle these challenges by providing value for all stakeholders, not just program leadership.
With Tevera, students embark on a path to graduation and professional success beyond; program faculty enjoy streamlined workflows and simplified class management; and field supervisors save time with expedited task completion and accessible insights into their supervisees’ progress.
By providing everyone with an engaging and rewarding experience in the platform, tailored to meet their unique needs, Tevera helps generate the adoption and engagement needed for program leadership to track outcomes program-wide.
Conclusion: The Future of Student Engagement through Outcome Tracking
Wrapping Up: Why You Can’t Ignore Program Outcome Tracking
Program outcome tracking isn’t just an academia buzzword. It’s a powerful tool with the potential to transform educational programs and drastically enhance student engagement. Ignoring it could mean missing out on opportunities for growth, improvement, and academic excellence.
Taking the Next Steps in Your Outcome Tracking Journey
Understanding the importance of outcome tracking is just the first step. The next step is to take action. Define clear objectives, gather the necessary resources, and embark on your journey towards improved program outcomes and heightened student engagement. The journey may be challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
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Furthering Your Knowledge: Resources for Effective Outcome Tracking
Additional Reads to Deepen Your Understanding of Outcome Tracking
- Student Outcomes Assessment at Ohio University. Gray, Peter J. Assessment Update, Mar1998, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p8, 2p
- Twenty Years of Quality Assurance in Higher Education: What’s Happened and What’s Different? Detail Only Available. EWELL, PETER. Quality in Higher Education, Jul2010, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p173-175, 3p; DOI: 10.1080/13538322.2010.485728
- Student Learning Outcomes Assessment and a Method for Demonstrating Institutional Effectiveness. Babaoye, Marcus S. Assessment Update, Jul/Aug2006, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p14-15, 2p
- The role of student learning outcomes in accreditation quality review. Beno, Barbara A. New Directions for Community Colleges, Summer 2004, Issue 126, p65-72, 8p
- Two Continuums Collide: Accreditation and Assessment. Lubinescu, Edward S.; Ratcliff, James L.; Gaffney, Maureen A. New Directions for Higher Education, Spring 2001, Issue 113, p5, 17p
- Student Learning Outcomes Initiative Gets Help from Faculty and Technology. Heiland, Linda. Academic Leader, Apr2007, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p2-3, 2p
- The SUNY Assessment Initiative: initial campus and system perspectives. Francis, Patricia L.; Steven, Donald A. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Jun2003, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p333, 17p, 1 Chart
- Assessment Methods Should Match Institutional Goals. Schilling, Karl. Academic Leader, Jun2006, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p2-6, 2p The management of assessment in higher education. Yorke, Mantz. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Jun98, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p101, 16p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
How Tevera Helps Program Leaders Address the Top Challenges in College Program Administration
Navigating the realm of higher education administration can be a daunting task. From juggling financial constraints to ensuring academic excellence, administrators have their work cut out for them. As the world of education evolves, understanding the core challenges faced by college program administrators can provide valuable insights for prospective administrators, educators, and stakeholders.
Budget Management
With limited funds and expanding needs, budget management becomes a pivotal concern. Administrators must strategically allocate funds, balancing between infrastructural developments, faculty salaries, research initiatives, and student programs.
Tips for Budget Management
- Streamline Spending
- Prioritize necessary expenses and cut out any redundant costs.
- Seek Additional Funding
- Explore grant opportunities, partnerships, or alumni donations.
- Use Financial Software
- Implement budgeting software to monitor expenses and forecast financial scenarios.
How Tevera Supports Budget Management
Tevera’s ‘all-in-one education management platform simplifies administration of your college program, helping you do more with existing staff resources while improving reporting and student experience.
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Quality education hinges on quality educators. Effective staff recruitment is not just about hiring, but about attracting and retaining the right talent to inspire and educate the next generation.
Tips for Staff Recruitment & Retention
- Leverage Digital Platforms
- Use online job boards and platforms like LinkedIn for a wider reach.
- Enhance Employer Branding
- Promote a positive workplace culture to attract top talent.
- Host Recruitment Events
- Organize career fairs and open houses to interact with potential candidates.
How Tevera Supports Staff Recruitment & Retention
At Tevera, we understand that most faculty join the profession because they are passionate about student success. With Tevera’s intuitive interface and streamlined class management tools, administrative tasks are handled with ease, giving faculty more time to focus on student success and increasing job satisfaction.
Learn more about the faculty experience in Tevera here.
Investing in Faculty Development
Faculty development goes beyond initial recruitment. It involves continuous training, professional growth opportunities, and providing an environment where educators can thrive.
Tips for Faculty Development
- Regular Workshops
- Organize periodic training sessions on pedagogical techniques and technology.
- Mentorship Programs
- Pair junior faculty with senior mentors for guidance.
- Provide Research Grants
- Offer incentives for research and academic advancements.
Curriculum Review & Development
In an ever-evolving world, curriculum review ensures that courses remain up-to-date, relevant, and aligned with industry needs and global standards.
Tips for Curriculum Review & Development
- Feedback Loops
- Regularly solicit feedback from students and industry experts.
- Stay Abreast of Trends
- Ensure course material reflects current industry and global developments.
- Regular Reviews
- Schedule annual or biennial curriculum assessments.
How Tevera Supports Curriculum Development
Tevera allows programs to keep an eye on students’ assessment outcomes. You’ll be able to pick up on trends in student performance to inform your curriculum development. Are students knocking one area out of the park and lagging behind in another? This may be an opportunity to re-evaluate your curriculum to ensure challenge areas are being addressed proactively.
Managing Program Accreditation
Ensuring quality and maintaining standards, program accreditation acts as a benchmark for academic excellence and is often a prerequisite for student and faculty recruitment.
Tips for Managing Program Accreditation
- Hire Experts
- Employ specialists who are familiar with the accreditation process.
- Maintain Documentation
- Keep thorough and organized records for smoother evaluations.
- Regular Self-assessment
- Periodically assess programs against set benchmarks.
How Tevera Supports Program Accreditation
In Tevera, your program’s data and documentation are centralized in one intuitive system. You’ll easily generate reports on student placement information, assessment processes, and student learning outcomes to satisfy accreditation requirements.
Learn more about Tevera’s reporting features here.
Efficient Resource Management
From classrooms to laboratories, facility management encompasses ensuring that the physical infrastructure meets the needs of the academic community.
Tips for Resource Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Plan and execute regular upkeep of facilities.
- Adopt Tech Solutions
- Use facility management software for optimized space utilization and maintenance tracking.
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Implement eco-friendly practices in facilities.
How Tevera Supports Efficient Resource Management
Tevera eliminates redundancy by bringing faculty and staff into collaboration within one intuitive system. Everyone will share insights and access to key program information, allowing resources to be distributed more efficiently across your program.
Learn more about Tevera’s ‘all-in-one’ platform here.
Stakeholder Communication
Stakeholder communication is pivotal. Whether it’s students, parents, staff, alumni, or the broader community, clear communication builds trust and ensures alignment with the institution’s goals.
Tips for Stakeholder Communication
- Transparent Reporting
- Regularly update stakeholders with clear and concise reports.
- Engagement Platforms
- Create online portals or forums for real-time interactions.
- Feedback Mechanisms
- Allow stakeholders to provide suggestions and concerns.
How Tevera Supports Stakeholder Communication
Tevera facilitates dynamic communication between program administrators and program stakeholders. You can easily get updates out to all stakeholders, members of a specific group, individuals with a common role, current supervisors, or individuals whenever you need to.
The Necessity of Regulatory Compliance
Navigating the complex web of rules, regulations, and policies, regulatory compliance ensures that the institution functions within the legal framework, safeguarding its reputation.
Tips for Regulatory Compliance
- Stay Updated
- Regularly review and update knowledge on laws and regulations.
- Consult Experts
- Hire legal advisors or consultants to ensure full compliance.
- Conduct Audits
- Periodically audit internal processes to ensure they align with regulations.
Driving Student Enrollment: A Continuous Endeavor
A college’s success often hinges on its student enrollment numbers. Crafting effective outreach and marketing strategies ensures a diverse and talented student body.
Tips for Driving Student Enrollment
- Digital Marketing
- Leverage social media and search engine marketing to attract prospective students.
- Open Days
- Host campus tours and orientation days for potential enrollees.
- Alumni Network
- Engage alumni for referrals and testimonials to boost the institution’s reputation.
How Tevera Supports Student Enrollment
A positive program reputation can go a long way to drive student enrollment. Tevera allows you to build relationships with and make an impact on community site partners, secure and retain accreditation, and gather student outcome data, all of which can be used to influence students’ decisions to join your program.
Learn more about Tevera’s field experience solution for students here.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while the challenges in academic program administration are multifaceted, they also provide opportunities for growth, innovation, and excellence. Understanding these challenges is the first step towards crafting effective solutions and ensuring the continued success of your academic program. Finding a software solution like Tevera to help you is the second!
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