Multiple Choice Questions, Examinations, and Test Banks
Practical considerations for faculty who use multiple-choice exams.
Led by Dr. John Sevenair, Professor of Chemistry
Tuesday, October 30, 2001 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Designing Essay Questions and Grading Criteria
A mini-workshop for all Xavier faculty members
Led by Dr. Nicole P. Greene (English Department)
Tuesday, April 2, 2002 / 12:15 - 1:30 PM

Prior Knowledge Assessment
Prior knowledge assessment is the logical first step in cognitive learning. If we believe that learners construct their knowledge based on what they already know, then as teachers we should begin with an assessment of students' prior knowledge.
Led by Dr. Sonia Gonsalves, Associate Professor of Psychology, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Saturday, September 21, 2002 / 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Multiple Choice Questions, Examinations, and Test Banks
Practical considerations for faculty who use multiple-choice exams.
Led by Dr. John Sevenair, Professor of Chemistry
Wednesday, October 2, 2002 / 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Multiple Choice Questions, Examinations, and Test Banks
Practical considerations for faculty who use multiple-choice exams.
Led by Dr. John Sevenair, Professor of Chemistry
Thursday, October 3, 2002 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Multiple Choice Questions, Examinations, and Test Banks
Practical considerations for faculty who use multiple-choice exams.
Led by Dr. John Sevenair, Professor of Chemistry
Monday, November 4, 2002 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Prior Knowledge Assessment
Come discuss ways to integrate an assessment of prior knowledge INTO your teaching
Tuesday, November 19, 2002 / 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Multiple Choice Questions, Examinations, and Test Banks
Practical considerations for faculty who use multiple-choice exams.
Led by Dr. John Sevenair, Professor of Chemistry
Monday, September 29, 2003 / Noon - 12:45 PM

Mid-Course Correction
Mid-course evaluations provide valuable feedback that allows the instructor to make strategic changes.
Led by Dr. David Lanoue
Thursday, October 23, 2003 / 12:15 - 1:15 PM

Assessing Student Learning
Course Portfolio Working Group Participants, old and new, share approaches to learning assessment.
Led by Dr. David Lanoue (English Dept.) and Guests
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 / 12:15 - 1:15 PM

Creating Engaged Learning Environments for Today's Students
As our student population changes, research has shown that innovative instructional strategies are crucial in helping students succeed. This teleconference focuses on proven pedagogies that work in the classroom.
Led by Jim Burns (University of South Carolina), James Groccia (Auburn University), Suzanne Hamid (Lee University), and Constance Staley (University of Colorado at Colorado Springs)
Thursday, March 25, 2004 / Noon - 2:00 PM

Am I Getting an A?
A discussion of assessment, grades, and grade inflation.
Led by Drs. Deany Cheramie and Violet Bryan (English Dept.)
Wednesday, April 7, 2004 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Mid-Course Correction
A workshop on designing and using midterm evaluations to improve teaching and learning.
Led by Dr. Elliott Hammer (Psychology) and Dr. Todd Stanislav (Biology and CAT)
Monday, October 11, 2004 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Multiple Choice Questions, Examinations, and Test Banks
Practical considerations for faculty who use multiple-choice exams.
Led by Dr. John Sevenair, Professor of Chemistry
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Senior Comps
An interdisciplinary panel considers various models for senior comprehensive exams.
Led by Dr. Thomas Bonner, Jr., English Chair
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Senior Comps 2
This follow-up to the panel discussion of March 1st allows faculty to explore the issue of senior comprehensives with greater depth.
Led by Dr. Thomas Bonner, Jr. (English Dept.)
Monday, April 4, 2005 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Mid-Course Correction
A workshop on designing and using midterm evaluations to improve teaching and learning.
Led by Dr. Elliott Hammer (Psychology) and Dr. Todd Stanislav (Biology and CAT)
Tuesday, October 4, 2005 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Pausing at Midterm
A brown-bag discussion of how to gauge how well students are learning, and how well we are teaching, at mid-semester.
Led by Dr. Todd Stanislav, Biology Dept. and CAT Director
Friday, March 17, 2006 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Respondus and Respondus LockDown Browser Workshop
Use Respondus for multiple choice, true/false, and short-answer questions for your final exam!
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 / 11:00 AM - noon

Assessment Doesn't Have to Be a Bad Word
Tired of waiting until the first exam to see if students are getting it? Come learn (and share) some low-preparation assessment techniques.
Led by Dr. Leslie Richardson (English, CAT), and Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT, Psychology)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 / 3:30 - 4:20 PM

Using Classroom Assessment Techniques to Enhance Learning
Based on the work of Angelo and Cross, this workshop will examine the value of assessing student performance throughout the learning process.
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT, Psychology)
Thursday, October 2, 2008 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Advanced Classroom Assessment Techniques
This is a follow-up to our October workshop on classroom assessment techniques. Attending this workshop will increase your collection of assessment strategies.
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT, Psychology), Dr. Leslie Richardson (CAT, English)
Thursday, November 13, 2008 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Stereotype Threat and the Nature and Nurture of Intelligence
Dr. Aronson (NYU) is a renowned researcher in the areas of stereotypes, self-esteem, and motivation as they intersect with academic achievement.
Monday, January 25, 2010 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Writing Effective Multiple Choice Exams
Writing Effective Multiple Choice Exams
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 / 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Blackboard: Quizzes and Surveys
Do you want to get feedback from your students or encourage them to read for class? If so, this workshop is for you.
Led by Janice Florent (CAT)
Monday, February 14, 2011 / 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Classroom and Course Assessment of Active Reading Tasks
This session will assist instructors with strategies to assess learning outcomes related to course-based active reading assignments.
Led by Mr. Jacques Detiege (Academic Affairs) & Dr. Jason Todd (QEP)
Thursday, March 24, 2011 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

STEM Evaluation Strategies
Learn innovative assessment strategies to ensure and enhance STEM understanding and course effectiveness.
Led by Dr. Vaneshette Henderson (CAT) and Mr. Jacques Detiege (Academic Affairs)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Assessment Help
RTLT
Led by Dr. Brenda Edgerton-Webster (Communication) and Dr. Jason Todd (English)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 / 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Blackboard: Tests and Surveys
Do you want to get feedback from your students or encourage them to read for class? If so, this workshop is for you.
Led by Janice Florent (CAT)
Friday, May 23, 2014 / 9:30 - 11:15 AM

Blackboard: Tests and Surveys
Do you want to get feedback from your students or encourage them to read for class? If so, this workshop is for you.
Led by Ms. Janice Florent (CAT)
Friday, May 22, 2015 / 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Student Ratings Review Open Forum
Bring your lunch and see a draft of the proposed changes to Xavier's student evaluations and provide your feedback.
Led by Dr. Steve Salm (History)
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Student Ratings Review Open Forum
Bring your lunch and see a draft of the proposed changes to Xavier's student evaluations and provide your feedback.
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD/Psychology)
Thursday, December 3, 2015 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Pharmacy New Faculty Orientation #2
This is a special workshop for new faculty pharmacy.
Led by Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD/PSYC); Jason S. Todd (CAT+FD/ENGL)
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 / 3:30 - 4:30 PM

CCE: Assessment and the Core Curriculum
Learn how embedded assessment methods can improve learning and simplify core curriculum assessment.
Led by Dr. Keri Turner (Nicholls State University)
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Noon - 1:00 PM

CCE: Assessing Interdisciplinarity through Writing
Applications for this workshop are due by 5pm on Friday, March 31.
Led by Dr. Tanya Augsburg (San Francisco State University)
Saturday, April 8, 2017 / 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Writing Student Learning Outcomes
This is a special workshop developed at the request of the College of Pharmacy faculty.
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD; PSYC); Dr. Jason Todd (CAT+FD; ENGL)
Friday, September 15, 2017 / 2:00 - 3:00 PM

CCE: The Nuts and Bolts of Core Class Assessment
A discussion of the possibilities for assessment as we design courses for our new core.
Led by Dr. Amy Bellone-Hite (SOCI)
Monday, September 25, 2017 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Measuring Student Learning Outcomes
This is a special workshop developed at the request of the College of Pharmacy faculty.
Led by Dr. Jason Todd (CAT+FD; ENGL); Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD; PSYC)
Friday, November 10, 2017 / 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Brightspace: Tests and Surveys
Do you want to get feedback from your students or encourage them to read for class? If so, this workshop is for you.
Led by Ms. Janice Florent (CAT+)
Monday, November 13, 2017 / 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Brightspace: Tests and Surveys
Do you want to get feedback from your students or encourage them to read for class? If so, this workshop is for you.
Led by Ms. Janice Florent (CAT+)
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Better Practices in Improving Teaching and Learning: Models, Processes, and Pitfalls
Learn to begin engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Led by Dr. Regan Gurung, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 / 1:00 - 4:00 PM

CCE: Introducing ePortfolios
This is a Core Curriculum Enhancement event.
Led by Dr. Jason S Todd (English/CAT+FD)
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 / Noon - 12:50 PM

CCE: ePortfolios in the Classroom Saturday Seminar
This is a Core Curriculum Enhancement event.
Led by Dr. Jason S Todd (English/CAT+FD)
Saturday, October 20, 2018 / 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Making an Old Course New Again: A Teaching Workshop in Two Parts
Part 1: Teaching Traps; Part 2: Assessment to the Rescue
Led by Dr. Melissa (Missy) Beers (The Ohio State University)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 / 1:00 - 4:00 PM

The Rubrics Cube
This is an Expanding the Core event.
Led by Dr. Jason S. Todd (CAT+FD/ENGL)
Thursday, September 12, 2019 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Complex Tests in Brightspace
Have you begun to create tests in Brightspace and are ready to create more complex tests? If so, this workshop is for you.
Led by Janice Florent (CAT+FD); Jason S. Todd (CAT+FD, ENGL)
Monday, April 13, 2020 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Complex Tests in Brightspace (REPEAT)
Have you begun to create tests in Brightspace and are ready to create more complex tests? If so, this workshop is for you.
Led by Janice Florent (CAT+FD); Jason S. Todd (CAT+FD, ENGL)
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Preparing for Final Exams: Drop-in Hours (11/19)
Need help setting up that final exam? We're here for you!
Led by Your Friends at CAT+FD
Thursday, November 19, 2020 / 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Preparing for Final Exams: Drop-in Hours (11/20)
Need help setting up that final exam? We're here for you!
Led by Your Friends at CAT+FD
Friday, November 20, 2020 / 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM