Minnesota Collaborative Questions

AAC&U VALUE Project: Minnesota Collaborative Questions

What is the purpose of the study?

The primary purpose of this study is to test VALUE rubrics.
AAC&U describes this work as "proof of concept at scale."
In addition, this study will test the methodology of doing a large-scale assessment projects based on the collection of student artifacts.

Where can I find the AAC&U VALUE rubrics?

The Committee for Institutional Assessment (CIA) website provides a link to the VALUE rubrics.
The link to the VALUE rubrics can be found by clicking on the Additional Resources, Training & Events, and Links tab.

How will SMSU participate in the project?

During Year 2 (2015-16) and Year 3 (2016-17), we will collect and submit student work in six outcomes:
- Year 2: Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Civic Engagement
- Year 3: Quantitative Literacy, Ethical Reasoning, and Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
For each outcome, we will submit a total of 100 artifacts at three student credit levels: 25% total credits completed, 50% total credits completed, and 75% total credits completed (about 33 artifacts at each level).

What are the assignment parameters?

Written student work only
- No multiple choice exams, videos, or multimedia
- Does NOT have to be final project for course
Length:
- Minimum of three pages for Written Communication and Critical Thinking
- No minimum page length for other outcomes
Individual assignment
- No team projects

How do faculty pick students for the study?

Faculty DO NOT pick students.
Faculty gather student assignments that fit the rubrics and submit all assignments to the project coordinator.
The random sample from those submitted assignments will be created:
- Limit of 10 artifacts in total from one faculty member
- Limit one artifact per student per outcome

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