UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Registration is open for the Fall 2026 Assessment Workshop Series, presented by Penn State’s Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR). This virtual series features a variety of assessment topics designed to support program learning assessment leaders and faculty across the University.
Workshops are free and open to everyone in the Penn State community. Attend a single session or participate in the full series. Feel free to enjoy your lunch while joining us on Zoom.
OPAIR’s Provost Endorsement Program, "Making the Most of Program Assessement," is also available to faculty and aligns with the live workshops offered throughout the series.
For more information and to register, visit opair.psu.edu/assessment/resources/ or email assessment@psu.edu with questions. Recordings of previous workshops are also available at the link.
Charting Your Course: Fundamentals of Program Assessment Planning
- Oct. 1, Noon–1 p.m.
This workshop will introduce the core components of program-level learning assessment.
Canvas-Nuventive Integration
- Oct. 7, Noon–1 p.m.
Join us for a walkthrough of the Canvas-Nuventive integration dashboards, designed to help Assessment Leaders effectively use the tool for annual program assessment reporting. The session will include a live demonstration and time for Q&A.
Crafting High-Quality Program Learning Objectives
- Oct.13, Noon–1 p.m.
This workshop will prepare participants to craft high-quality learning objectives.
Assessing Shared Programs
- Nov. 11, Noon–1 p.m.
This workshop focuses on assessment opportunities and challenges for programs that are shared across multiple campuses. The session will cover tactics for collaborative assessment, joint assessment reporting approaches, and development of a multi-year strategy for assessment in shared programs.
The Spring 2027 Assessment Workshop Series will be announced in January.