2025 Assessment in Higher Education: Translating Assessment to Success
AT A GLANCE SCHEDULE (Last revision: March 26, 2025)
Monday, April 14
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Location |
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7:30 am |
Registration and Check-in Open |
Hilton Lobby |
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8:30 am-9:30 am |
Continental Breakfast and Networking
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Hilton Ballroom |
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9:30 am |
Conference Opening
Introduction by Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa
Welcome remarks from Dr. Kent Fuchs, Interim President, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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9:45 am |
Keynote Address
Dr. Allison Crume, Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Vice President for Student Success, University of South Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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10:40 am |
Featured Session
From Compliance to Coherence: Aligning Assessment with Student Success for Meaningful Impact
Dr. Will Miller, Associate Vice President for Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
Hilton Ballroom |
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11:35 am |
Lightning Talks via Pecha Kucha Sessions:
Leveraging NaviGator AI for Ethical Reflection in Dental Education
Dr. Carrie Wells and Dr. Ana Dias Ribeiro, College of Dentistry, University of Florida
AI-Powered Assessments: Creating Multiple Choice Magic with Best Practices
Dr. Michael Barber, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Florida
Discussion and Q&A |
Hilton Ballroom |
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12:00-1:15 pm |
Networking Lunch
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Hilton Ballroom |
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1:30-2:15 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: |
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Opening the Loop (#6): Expanding Stakeholder Involvement in Academic Assessment
Dr. Tara Oviedo, Valarie Kite, Joshua Funderburke, Savannah College of Art and Design |
Hilton Ballroom |
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University of Florida Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Competency-Based Assessment: Curricular Infusion—Determining Clinical Education Experience Readiness
Dr. Gina Maria Musolino, Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, and Dr. Mark D. Bishop, University of Florida |
Breakout A |
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How to Meet the Gold Standard with Programmatic Assessment!
Ms. Carolyn Beamer and Dr. Angela Bryan, University of West Florida |
Breakout B |
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2:20-3:15 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: |
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A Quest for Insight: Approaches to Engagement in General Education Assessment
Dr. M. David Miller, Dr. Selman Hershfield, Dr. John Krigbaum, Dr. Lissette Tolentino, and Kendall Kroger, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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Using AI to Level the Playing Field in Assessment and Accreditation
Dr. J.D. Mosley-Matchett, InforMaven.AI; Dr. Glenn Phillips, Watermark; Dr. Claire Brady, Glass Half Full Consulting; and David DiSabito, AI Integrated Concepts Inc. |
Breakout A |
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Implementing Practical and Effective Doctoral Assessment
Dr. Andrea Barra, Emory University |
Breakout B |
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3:15-3:35 pm |
Coffee Break |
Hilton Lobby |
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3:40-4:40 pm |
Roundtable Discussion
Building a Collaborative Framework for General Education Assessment
Dr. Annabelle Conroy and Dr. Amanda Pacheco, University of Central Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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4:40-5 pm |
Discussion and Closing Remarks Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
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7:30 am |
Registration and Check-in Open |
Hilton Lobby |
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8:30 am-9:30 am |
Continental Breakfast and Networking
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Hilton Ballroom |
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9:30 am-10:15 am |
Opening Remarks by Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa
The Value of Student Life Data in Predicting Retention
Dr. Shaun Boren, Ellu Li, Student Life Assessment, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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10:20-11:05 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
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Alignment for Impact: Ensuring the Utility of Assessment Results
Dr. Marshall Haning, Associate Dean, College of the Arts, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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Insight to Impact: Student Success Through Data-Informed Decision Making
Brandy Barksdale and Dr. Amy Buechler-Steubing, University of Texas-San Antonio |
Breakout A |
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Utilizing BI Tools for Change
Mr. Nico Mora, Lastinger Center for Learning, University of Florida |
Breakout B |
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11:05-11:20 |
Coffee Break Tabling Opportunities for Sponsors |
Hilton Lobby |
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11:20-12:15 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
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Understanding Data—and Translating Information into Success
Dr. Toby Shorey, Dr. Shaun Boren, Mr. Joe Uong, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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Enhancing Faculty Engagement in Programmatic Assessment
Sandra Taylor, University of West Florida |
Breakout A |
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Approaches to Scaling Assessment in Micro-Credential Programs
Ms. Catherine Coe, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida |
Breakout B |
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12:15-1:30 |
Networking Lunch |
Hilton Ballroom |
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1:30-2:15 |
Lightning Talks via Pecha Kucha Sessions:
From Rubric to Results: Transforming Program Assessment through Canvas Integration
Dr. Devon Cadwell Bazata, University of Central Florida
Simplifying Data for Discernment
Dr. Robert G. Lee (Affiliation)
Evaluative Thinking to Achieve Assessment's Goals
Dr. Rebecca Gibbons, University of South Florida
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Hilton Ballroom |
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2:20-3:45 |
Reflection and Recognition Activity/Discussion (Big group discussions) JAHE 2.0
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Hilton Ballroom |
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3:45-4:30 |
Assessment for Learning: Reconceptualizing Assessment to Support Student Success
Dr. Marshall Haning, Associate Dean, College of the Arts, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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4:30-5:00 |
Closing Remarks
Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa |
Hilton Ballroom |
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16
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7:30 am – 10:00 am |
Registration Check-in |
Hilton Lobby |
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8:30 am – 9:30 am |
Networking Breakfast
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Hilton Ballroom |
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9:30 am – 10:15 am |
Opening Remarks, Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa
Approaches to Scaling Assessment in Micro-Credential Programs
Dr. Cathy Cavanaugh and Dr. Taylor Bainer, University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
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Hilton Ballroom |
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10:15-11:00 am |
Saving Time, Empowering Impact: Florida Cooperative Extension Vision for Modernization
Dr. Christian Christiansen, UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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11:00 am – 11:45 am |
Closing the Assessment Loop with AI and Learning Analytics
Dr. Aaron Thomas, Enterprise Analytics, University of Florida |
Hilton Ballroom |
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11:45 am – 12:00 pm |
Final Closing Remarks and Discussion |
Hilton Ballroom |
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