Katie Miller has been using innovative deeper learning and assessment techniques in her classes for the past three years. When first initiated in the classroom, her techniques proved to be far more effective than anticipated. Her research was showcased during an HLC visitation and helped her college earn high marks in assessment from the visiting HLC external team. During this Brown Bag presentation, Katie will discuss her deeper learning and assessment techniques, the highs and lows of the development process, and implications for both administrators and professors.  These innovative techniques can be applied to any field of study.

Who are the new students at UWSP? This brief presentation will highlight results and notable trends from the College Student Characteristics Inventory, which was administered to new students during summer orientation. We will cover: the college choice process; academic preparation and expectations; values and needs; and the demographics characteristics of entering students. Discussion will focus on how the information garnered through this survey can be used to inform our practices both in and out of the classroom.