Educational and Institutional Research
Assessment
WASC Events
Western Association for Schools and Colleges
(WASC) is the accreditation body for Pepperdine University
Various WASC retreats and workshops are held throughout the year. Below is a quick list of upcoming events:
- Assessment Retreat, Level 1 (beginners)
- Assessment Retreat, Level II (intermediate)
- The Institutional Proposal and Beyond Workshop
Academic Workshops
Indiana University and Purdue University - Indianapolis (IUPUI) partnership
Their joint mission is to develop, integrate, and continuously improve institutional planning, implementation strategies, evaluation, and improvement activities. They work with campus, school administratorsm and faculty to link appropriate evaluative mechanisms to campus goals and implementation strategies. The IUPU partnership also derives, prioritizes, recommends, and assists in implementing improvements based on evaluative findings. The following event is planned and created by them:
The 2008 Assessment Institute
October 26-28, 2008
Indianapolis, IN (The Westin Indianapolis)
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California Association for Institutional Research
CAIR 2008 Annual Meeting
November 12-14, 2008
Pasadena, CA
The conference theme is Making Good Decisions in Challenging Times. A keynote panel will address the topic, "Using Accountability Profiles in California." Other keynote speakers will focus on budget and resource management in less-than-optimal circumstances.
