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Division of Student Affairs Research Symposium
Michigan Union 8 a.m. until noon RSVP at StudentAffairsResearch@umich.edu so we have a place ready for you! For questions, contact Malinda Matney, Senior Research Associate for the Division of Student Affairs, at mmatney@umich.edu
The purposes of this event are to:
Theory to practice suggests ways we might apply research to day-to-day work with students. Examples might include:
We will start at 8, and end at noon. If you like, you can continue your conversations over lunch at one of the many places available in the Michigan Union.
8:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
8:30
9:00
9:05-9:55
10:05-10:55
11:00-11:45
11:45-12:00
What sessions will be present?
University of Michigan Healthy Minds Study: Mental Health and the Academic Environment The Healthy Minds Study is a web-based survey of UM students' mental health. We will provide an overview of our methods and major findings, including students' need for and utilization of services, with particular emphasis on the connections between students' attitudes about their academic departments and their mental health.
IRB Update The presentation provides a brief overview of the IRB process. Tips for working with eResearch and for submitting a successful IRB application will be offered.
University Unions Student Survey The University Unions conducted an e-mail survey to all registered students in November 2005 to obtain information on their use of the three student unions, and to quantify their knowledge of what University Unions (UU) is, and some specific questions on arts and programs and food services units within UU.
Demonstrating the Michigan Difference: Integrative Learning, ePortfolios, and Social Change This presentation will address the use of integrative learning and ePortfolios to facilitate students' engagement with diversity and social change efforts.
Using a good assessment tool for multiple purposes: The CCAPS on campus Initial results from the College Student Mental Health Survey were presented at the Research Roundtable last year. Now, additional results from the survey will be presented, examples of how units are utilizing the survey results will be provided, and an outcome study in progress will be discussed.
M-Pathways Student Administration Data Sets A number of student data sets are available for research and reporting through the administrative information system, M-Pathways. This session will provide an overview of what each data set contains, where data originates, data maintenance and stewardship, access and confidentiality policies, and other tips about this rich source of institutional data. The speaker will provide an overview of the nine student administration data sets that span student activities, from admission through graduation. Included will be handouts that will assist attendees to learn more about the data sets if interested.
Educational Interventions and Assessment in Dining: The GREAT PLATE Program The Great Plate was a pilot three month food-based nutrition education program within one University Housing dining hall. A treatment group and a matched control group were surveyed before and after the program. Additionally, feedback was obtained from all regular diners at that hall and from dining services employees.
Mission Based Assessment and Research Practices Often we strive to use theory to guide our practice, assess how we do what we do, and somehow use those results to better inform our practice in the future. Each of these concepts can be difficult to operationalize, let alone using them all within the same process. This round table will share the experiences of different departments that have traveled this path.
Beyond the Numbers: The Continuing Challenges of Retention and Attrition Disparities at the University of Michigan This session will discuss retention, persistence and disparities in graduation rates at U-M compared to other institution. What can, and what should, we do about it as student affairs professionals and faculty to close the gaps? What are the myths associated with student retention? What are early warning signs that a student may not be returning? The session will be interactive and provide time for audience participation (dialoguing and sharing best practices).
Statistic Use in Determining Residential I*Station and CVC Resource Experience As technologists, we are drawn to statistical analyses of services to determine areas of success and improvement. Basic number crunching can, and has provided indicators of service successes and shortcomings, and guidance for improvement. Past analyses have included offered service use, resident population [service users] demographics and service satisfaction.
Evaluating Community-Based Undergraduate Research at the University of Michigan In this presentation we will describe the Community-based Research Fellowship Program evaluation methodology, report on and synthesize widely applicable key findings and offer some best practices for evaluation of community-based research at the undergraduate level. While the presentation will focus on the community-based research program, the second half of the session will be designed to elicit a lively and dynamic discussion of experiences, recommendations and support across disciplines and programs regarding evaluation and assessment methodology and best practices.
Program Evaluation and Ongoing Development: SAPAC's First Year Workshops Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center created and implemented a pilot evaluation plan for its Peer Education program during 2003-2004, and have continued their evaluation throughout this past year.. The presentation will discuss the last two years of data collection on the effectiveness of the first year workshops conducted in residence halls. The results regarding student demographics, knowledge and attitude changes will be presented. Proposed changes in the methodology of the evaluation as well as the content and delivery of program will be described.
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