From: Benefield, Lenore

Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:41 AM

To: Cornelius, Lori

Subject: Spring 2008 Online SAI - Important

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	Student Assessment of Instruction @ FGCU Office of Planning and Institutional Performance http://www.fgcu.edu/planning/studentassessment/
March 17, 2008
“It’s important check your course information each semester” "Why do we insist on measuring it with a micrometer when we mark it with chalk and cut it with an axe?" ---Peter Ewell "Alice: Would you please tell me which way I ought to go from here? Cheshire Cat: That depends on where you want to get about any given issue." (Steiner, P., 1965.) Lenore Benefield Assistant Director of Assessment Planning & Institutional Performance Phone: (239) 590-7048 Fax: (239) 590-7098 E-mail: lbenefie@fgcu.edu We’re on the Web! http://www.fgcu.edu/planning/studentassessment/	Online SAI - Administration Student Assessment of Instruction begins March 24th and the deadline is April 21st. Students should email me directly with any technical issues. Instructions for DL sections: Post the following link on your course webpage http://www.fgcu.edu/planning/StudentAssessment/StudentInfo/Index.asp I will monitor responses and contact faculty with the response numbers. If the response rate seems low, remind your students to complete the assessment. Instructions for administration in a PC Classroom: Prior To The Date You Choose To Administer SAI 1- Review the instructions for students at: http://www.fgcu.edu/planning/StudentAssessment/StudentInfo/Index.asp 2- Select one or two student volunteers from the class who will be the "student administrator" and review the instructions with those students. 3 - Inform your students that you will administer the SAI on (whatever date) and they need to bring/know their User ID and PIN for Gulfline - this is different than their student network or their email login information On The Day Of The SAI Administration 1. Administer the Student Assessment during the first 15-20 minutes of class 2. Project the web page with the student instructions on the overhead. 3. Tell the students how you plan to use the results of their feedback 4. Leave the room for 15-20 minutes - Have the one or two student volunteers assist other students 5. Administer student assessments during a class that has no test scheduled for that day. You should receive your results within 1 week of grade posting deadline. I will monitor response rates and contact faculty with the response numbers. If the response rate seems low, remind your students to complete the assessment. There is no need for you to reply to the emails I send regarding response rates... they are automated messages... If you have any questions regarding the online SAI process, please contact me.
	Updates Information Systems has updated the process for our course list. We are hoping this will provide us with a more accurate start to the process. We need you to check your course information and let us know. Planning & Institutional Performance has updated the Online SAI application. There will be updated instructions for students.
	Questions or Concerns Regarding SAI Policy Please direct any policy questions or concerns to the Faculty Affairs Team of the Faculty Senate.
	Student Assessment of Instruction at FGCU Website The office of Planning & Institutional Performance maintains a website dedicated to Student Assessment of Instruction. Information is posted there for Faculty and Students. There is a complete overview for faculty posted at: http://www.fgcu.edu/planning/studentassessment/FacultyInfo/Information/Index.htm  The overview describes the current practices, timelines, reasons for invalidation of packets, tips for improving your SAI results, well as a look at the different forms currently in use.