Chapter 1: Mission, Goals & Objectives

Appendices for Chapter 1

• Appendix 1-1: Simmons Strategy Map

Links for Chapter 1

Chapter 1 / Standard 1.2.8:

• http://gslis.simmons.edu/blogs/dispatches/category/nicaragua/

Chapter 1 / Standard 1.2.9:

• http://gslislab.simmons.edu (footnote)
• http://gslis.simmons.edu/usability
• http://gslis.simmons.edu/podcasts

Extracurricular Programs and Activities

• http://gslislab.eventbrite.com

Course Evaluations

• LISSA Course Evaluations

Evidence for Chapter 1

Student Curriculum Advisory Committee information

Noel-Levitz Satisfaction Report

• GSLIS Year to Year Report
• Simmons vs. GSLIS Report

WILIS Survey Data

• Summary Report
• Text Responses
• Tabular Data

GSLIS Retreats

• Vision, Mission and Goals - 2003
• May 2005 Retreat
• Assessment Guide, Figure 1
• Assessment Guide, Figure 2
• Assessment Guide, Figure 3
• September 2005 Retreat
• Retreat Agenda
• Retreat Notes
• GSLIS MS Core Courses
• Coherence Suggestions
• Writing Demands
• Course Status by Cluster
• Curriculum Revision - Course Status
• Handouts
• Handout 1 - Questions
• Handout 2 - Inventories of Practice
• Handout 3 - Overview Assessment
• Handout 4 - Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric
• Handout 5 - Outcomes Worksheet
• Handout 6 - Outcomes Grid
• Handout 7 - Communication Grid
• Handout 8 - Class Management
• Handout 9 - Assessing Student Learning
• Handout 10 - Assessment Methods
• Handout 11 - Format for Annual Report
• Handout 12 - Learning Outcome Statements
• Handout 13 - Direct and Indirect Assessment Methods
• Handout 14 - Business Administration Map
• Handout 15 - Institutional Example
• Handout 16 - Example Assignment
• Handout 17 - Example Submission
• February 2006 Maki Workshop
• Workshop Checklist
• Handouts
• Handout 1 - Developing Scoring Rubrics
• Handout 2 - Rubric Exercises
• Rubric Examples
• Scoring Guide for Writing
• Writing Skills Rubric
• Writing Skills Assessment Form
• Written Communication Skills Rubric
• October 2007 Curriculum Retreat
• Retreat Notes - 1
• Retreat Notes - 2
• Staff and Faculty Retreat 2007
• 2007 Exercises
• GSLIS Capacities
• GSLIS Capacity
• GSLIS in Five Years
• Retreat Homework
• Simmons Academic Program Capacities
• Staff and Faculty Retreat 2008
• Retreat Agenda, May 2008
• Faculty Requests by Tiers
• Five Year Projections
• Staff Requests for Strategic Plan
• Staff and Faculty Retreat 2009
• Morner Report: What MLIS Graduates Should Know, Do, and Think About
• Mission Outcome Consolidation - DO
• Mission Outcome Consolidation - KNOW
• Mission Outcome Consolidation - THINK ABOUT
• Mission Outcome Consolidation - DO - Employer Focus Group
• Mission Outcome Consolidation - KNOW - Employer Focus Group
• GSLIS Measures 10 Year
• Overview of Simmons College - August 2010
• Overview of Simmons College
• Strategic Objectives
• Continuing Education
• CE Workshop List