From horse-drawn carriage to advanced data visualization tools: Key considerations to keep in mind when designing a dashboard
Shaun Boren, EdD
The term “dashboard” came from a board at the front of a horse-drawn carriage that blocked mud flying up from when the horse was dashing.
It starts with strategy: Intentional goal setting, strategic planning, & pickleball
Sophie Tullie, Blog Team write and Director of Assessment, Data Analytics, & Research at the University of Delaware
Hello SAAL Blog readers! Here is the next installment of our conversation series getting to kn…
AI and Assessment in Student Affairs
Natasha A. Jankowski and Gavin W. Henning
While most people in higher education have likely heard of generative AI, it is useful to start any discussion of it with a brief introduction to what it is and why it is causing such a stir. Generative AI is a …
The Committee for Community Development and Engagement created the inaugural SAAL Awards. The purpose of the SAAL awards is to recognize the assessment work of members that advances the field of Student Affairs assessment and furthers the mission and values of SAAL. In total, we received 29 nominat…
Unpacking History to Understand the Future of Student Affairs Assessment
Sydney Kayne, Blog Team writer and Assessment & Evaluation Analyst at University of Colorado Boulder
For many student affairs divisions across the United States, co-curricular assessment is a practice that feels like it’…
This year, the Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry (JSAI) Editorial Team has engaged in an exciting process of visioning and planning. First and foremost, we have given considerable thought to the journal’s unique contribution to advancing the field of student affairs assessment. Second, we have expl…
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In the ever evolving landscape of higher education, organizations such as Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience as well as for those engaged in assessment. This year, SAAL has taken a bold step forward …
In an age where information is abundant and storage is cheap, it's tempting to equate volume with value. This is especially true in academic institutions, where the pursuit of knowledge is relentless and often equated with progress. But there's a stark difference between collecting data for the …
Hello SAAL Blog readers! My name is Sophie Tullier and I recently joined the SAAL blog team after starting a new role as the Director of Assessment, Data Analytics, and Research at the University of Delaware. Being new to the Director role, I thought it would be a great time to reach out to others w…