Leading Faculty in Program Assessment
Program Assessment Data and Decision Making
Course 8
Leading Faculty in Program Assessment is an engaging, practical, and research-informed online course designed for academic leaders, assessment coordinators, and faculty who are tasked with leading or improving student outcomes assessment within their programs. The course addresses one of the most persistent challenges in higher education: effectively involving faculty in program assessment in a meaningful, sustainable, and student-centered way.
Explore the underlying reasons for faculty resistance and learn five core principles to overcome these challenges: starting with the end in mind, understanding motivation, effective communication, empathic leadership, and embracing incrementalism. Participants will learn to develop a vision for assessment that aligns with institutional culture, communicate that vision clearly across multi-generational faculty, and apply motivational models—such as the MUSIC model and Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theory—to foster faculty engagement.
Through real-world examples, interactive reflection exercises, and structured planning activities, learners will develop the skills and strategies needed to lead change and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Emphasis is placed on building faculty ownership of the assessment process, simplifying practices to avoid burnout and reinforcing collaboration and shared success.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with a personalized action plan and a set of proven strategies to help shift faculty mindsets and embed assessment into the fabric of academic life.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the common causes of faculty resistance to program assessment and develop appropriate strategies to address them.
- Apply the MUSIC model of motivation to foster faculty engagement and ownership in the assessment process.
- Develop and communicate a compelling vision for sustainable assessment aligned with institutional and program goals.
- Use empathic leadership practices to build trust, address resistance, and support diverse faculty needs.
- Implement a long-term, incremental approach to assessment leadership using the principles of the Diffusion of Innovations theory.
Who Should Attend
- Department chairs and academic administrators leading assessment initiatives
- Faculty tasked with coordinating or mentoring assessment efforts
- Anyone responsible for building and sustaining faculty engagement in assessment
- Those pursuing the Program Assessment Data and Decision Making certificate
Note: Participants are not limited to those in STEM fields
Course Details
This credentialing course is self-paced and allows registration at any time. Gain immediate access upon registration and start learning on your own schedule.
Expect to spend about five hours completing the course. Once access is provided and you have logged-in, you have up to six months to complete the course and six months additional access to reference course materials, for a total of 12 months’ access. You must complete all course work and quizzes with a passing grade to earn a digital badge upon course completion. Course introductory quiz requires an 80% or higher and the summative assessment is required.
This is the fourth course of four to complete to earn your Program Assessment Data and Decision Making digital certificate.
This course takes place online via D2L, ABET’s learning management system. An internet connection is required to access and complete the course work.
| Pricing | Bundle Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Individual Course | $325.00 | 4 Certificates | $4,600.00 |
| Per Digital Certificate (4 Courses) | $1,200.00 | 8 Certificates | $9,200.00 |
ABOUT THE COURSE
This credentialing course is self-paced and allows registration at any time. Gain immediate access upon registration and start learning on your own schedule.
Expect to spend about 5 hours completing the course. Access is provided for six months from the registration date. You must complete all course work and quizzes with a passing grade to earn a digital badge upon course completion. Course introductory quiz requires a 90% or higher, the module quizzes require a 70% or higher and the summative assessment requires an 80% or higher.
This is the first of four courses to complete to earn your Program Assessment Design and Develop digital certificate.
DELIVERY METHOD
This course takes place online, via D2L, ABET’s learning management system. An internet connection is required to access and complete the course work.
This is the first of four courses to complete to earn your Program Assessment Design and Develop digital certificate.
COST
Pricing
Per Individual Course $325
Per Digital Certificate (4 Courses) $1,200
Bundle Pricing
4 Certificates $4,600
8 Certificates $9,200
Earn a badge with every course.
Our Program Assessment Data and Decision Making certificate is designed for faculty and assessment coordinators who want to lead effective continuous improvement without burning out. Whether you’re new to assessment or looking to sharpen your skills, ABET’s flexible online courses give you the tools to make data-informed decisions and drive meaningful change in your program.
Certificate 2
Program Assessment Data and Decision Making
Course 5
Data Visualization in Assessment
Course 6
Assessment Data Collection and Analysis
Course 7
Evaluation and Decision Making in Assessment
Course 8
Leading Faculty in Program Assessment
Resources For You
ABET offers more than just credentialing courses in program assessment. Visit our Assessment site to access a variety of free resources including webinars, reading materials and a schedule of upcoming workshops!