JMU Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS)

Exciting News from the VAG Conference! CARS is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of Riley Herr, our incredible A &M PhD student! Riley delivered an outstanding presentation at the conference and was honored with the prestigious Linda Townsend Award! This recognition highlights Riley's dedication, expertise, and the impactful work being done in assessment and measurement. Please join us in congratulating Riley on this well-deserved honor! #VAGConference2024 #CARSExcellence #JMUCARS #LindaTownsendAward

Exciting times ahead!?CARS is a platinum sponsor for the 2024 VIRGINIA ASSESSMENT GROUP Conference on November 20-23?at Hotel 24 South?in Staunton, VA. Our team is ready to make an impact with a series of dynamic sessions, an "Assessment 101" workshop, and our very own exhibit booth. Please stop by to connect with us and explore our latest work in assessment! Here is a sneak peek of the sessions to expect: Wednesday, November 20 2:45-3:45 p.m. – Designing Improvement Systems at Scale, Dr. Keston Fulcher 4:00-5:00 p.m. Session: Separate and Together: Identity Discussion, Riley Herr 5:00-6:30 p.m. Opening Reception + Poster Session: To Watch or Not To Watch: An Exploration Into Response Time Effort - Nicholas Palmer (West Virginia University) & Autumn Wild Building Bridges: Developing an Online Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate Through Cross-Campus Collaboration - Jack G. & Mara McFadden ? Thursday, November 21 1:00-2:00 p.m. Workshop: Assessment 101 (Part 1) Dr. Keston Fulcher & Mason J. 2:00-2:15 p.m. Workshop: Assessment 101 (Part 2) Dr.?Keston Fulcher & Mason J. 3:15-3:45 p.m. Session: From Practice to Publication: Transforming Assessment Work into Scholarly Writing Dr. Robin Anderson ? Friday, November 22 9:30-10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Identities Re-Visited: Panel of Presidents Dr. Megan Rodgers Good (VAG), Dr. Rachel Smith (VRAS), and Lisa Anh Nguyen (VAIR); moderated by Joel Hanel (VAG) Find out more about the conference and register: ?https://bit.ly/3yYesTU. We look forward to engaging with the community and sharing insights on advancing assessment and measurement practices. See you there! #JMUCARS #PhDinAssessmentandMeasurement #HigherEducation #2024VAG

Exciting News! Registration is now open for the Spring and Summer 2025 sessions of Assessment 101, a NASPA Silver Award-winning workshop. This intensive program is designed to enhance your assessment skills through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning, providing practical tools and knowledge applicable to higher education assessment. Spring 2025 Session:?Fridays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7 Summer 2025 Session:?Monday to Friday: June 2-6 Delivery:?Online Cost:?$1,500.00 To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4c900H9.

Congratulations?to Dr. Sara Finney!?CARS proudly celebrates Dr. Finney, our Associate Director, for winning the 2024 Outstanding Service Award from James Madison University's Department of Graduate Psychology! With over 20 prestigious awards, 83+ published articles, and countless contributions to panels and conferences on assessment and measurement, Dr. Sara Finney exemplifies leadership and unwavering dedication to excellence. Mark your calendar for Dr. Sara Finney’s upcoming “Best Practices in Student Affairs Assessment” workshop from January 14-16, 2025, focusing on program theory, implementation fidelity, and equity. Don’t miss her two-minute introductory video here:?https://bit.ly/3YF9NyU. Key Information: ???Dates:?January 14-16, 2025 ??Time:?9:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST ???Location:?Online - join us from anywhere! ???Cost:?$1,200 Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3XRQEKU. View Dr. Sara Finney's profile:?https://bit.ly/3Y7ui6T. #BestPracticesinAssessment?#JMUCARS??#CARSProfessionalDevelopment??#ElevateYourSkills?#2024OutstandingServiceAward

Publication Alert! Celebrating Laura Lambert and Dr. Megan Rodgers Good for their recent publication, "An Intentional Approach to Starting a Learning Improvement Project," featured in Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning! This article is a valuable contribution to the field of assessment and measurement. We are fortunate to have Dr. Megan Rodgers Good and Laura Lambert facilitating our upcoming online?Managing Assessment?workshop, scheduled for January 7-9, 2025. Learn more about the article:?https://bit.ly/40JE9Dc. Register for the?Managing Assessment in Learning?workshop:?https://bit.ly/4dOCejf. Congratulations, and well done for exemplifying the CARS spirit of excellence! #AssessmentandMeasurement #Research #Publishing #JMUCARS #HigherEducation

Exciting news from our November CARS Talk! Today, we had the incredible honor of hosting Dr. Gregory Hancock, Professor, Distinguished Scholar-Teacher, and Director of the Quantitative Methodology program?at the University of Maryland. Dr. Hancock delivered a compelling presentation titled?“Power Analysis Has Lost Its Way: New Methods To Bring It Back Home.”?His insights into innovative approaches to power analysis challenged conventional perspectives and offered valuable tools for researchers and practitioners alike. Thank you, Dr. Hancock, for sharing your expertise and advancing our understanding of this critical topic! #CARSTalk #PowerAnalysis #ResearchInsights #HigherEducation #JMUCARS

Secure your spot Today! CARS is excited to offer the Managing Academic Degree Program Assessment in Higher Education workshop. Watch a two-minute introduction video here:?https://bit.ly/3Z6bxTr. Key Information: Date: January 7-9, 2025 (9:30 am-4:30 pm, EST). Cost: $1,200.00 Location: Online Learn more:?https://bit.ly/4dOCejf Register now:?https://bit.ly/4eSQIAf Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025 For more information, contact us at?[email protected] #ManagingAcademicDegreeProgramAssessmentinHigherEducation #JMUCARS #CARSProfessionalDevelopment #ElevateYourSkills

Strength in numbers! The James Madison University family showed up strong for NERA 2024 with one of our biggest groups yet! Thank you for showing up and learning, networking, and collaborating. ??? #NERA #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA2024 #JMU #DukesAtNERA #conference #research #learning #networking #collaboration

CARS is shining at the 2024 Assessment Institute! From an inspiring keynote to engaging sessions, our team is making an impact. Be sure to stop by our booth to discover CARS' innovative services and programs and a sneak peek at our upcoming virtual professional development workshops and events for Spring and Summer 2025. Learn more: bit.ly/4dOCejf #AssessmentInstitute2024 #CARS #HigherEducation #Assessment101 #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationalResearch

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