Fall 1999
Vol 8 Issue 1

IN THIS ISSUE...

A Means to Explore

Metaphors, Mathematics, and Myers-Briggs

The MIL: Developing a Public Conversation about Teaching Learning

Integrating Humanities Classes with Historical Storytelling

Critical Thinking Project

Re-framing and Renewing a Learning Project

Inquiry-Oriented Physics Instruction

Self-Directed Learning in the Chemistry Lab

Rio Salado's ABE Transition

Center for Native and Urban Wildlife at SCC

Self-Directed Learning

ASSIDERE

Introduction

"Just Tell Me What I Have to Do to Get an 'A' in Your Class!"

DSAAC

MCLI Assessment and Evaluation Resources

SEE ALSO...
The Labyrinth

Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction

District Student Academic Achievement Assessment Committee (DSAAAC/DAC)

The District Student Academic Achievement Assessment Committee (DSAAAC), also referred to as DAC for brevity, meets once a month to support assessment efforts across the Maricopa County Community College District. Currently, DSAAAC has two goals:

1. to provide the Governing Board with a district picture of assessment (Goal Approved 11.19.99)
   
   
2. to hold annual faculty assessment forums (Goal Approved 11.19.99)
   

The first goal respectfully acknowledges the need for the existence of each community college's individual assessment efforts. It is based upon the NCA philosophy that assessment is a faculty-owned and faculty-driven process. The goal is also intended to respond to the Governing Board's Goal that students will demonstrate selected general education skills and abilities.

The second goal aims to create and maintain an awareness of assessment among faculty members across the District.

Members of DSAAAC are currently working together in order to produce a document that will enable it to meet its first goal. Additionally, DSAAAC members are making plans for the Third Faculty Assessment Forum which will be held in fall, 2000.