Greetings, Given that the September 15th deadline for submitting annual programmatic assessment reports is fast approaching, the Assessment Steering Committee is arranging the following training and help sessions for faculty and staff who are responsible for their program’s annual assessment. Please see below for times, dates and descriptions. Training Sessions (Send RSVP to Ashley Charsha ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) if you plan to attend either of these) These training sessions will cover the basics of how to use the Planning Module and enter in the assessment report. The sessions are open to both newcomers and veterans who need a refresher. Wednesday, August 29th: 2:30-3:20 in Hodges 220E. Please bring a laptop if attending this session. Thursday, August 30th: 2:10-3:00 in Humanities 201. This is a computer lab, so laptops are not necessary for this one. Walk-In Help Sessions (No RSVP required, as attendees can come and go as needed) The help sessions are designed to answer any questions that arise in the process of entering the report. Information is below. Thursday, September 6th: 10-11:30 in Hodges 220E. Wednesday, September 12th: 2-3:30 in Humanities 201. Open Office Hours for Assessment(Send RSVP to Janelle Coleman ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) if you plan to attend either of these) These sessions are for those who need assistance with writing the assessment report (e.g., analyzing the data, knowing what information to include, etc.). Thursday, August 30: 1-3 p.m. in Greve 631 Thursday, September 13: 1-3 p.m. in Greve 631 If none of these times are convenient for you, please contact the organizers of the training opportunities to schedule an alternative time to meet. Best, The Assessment Steering Committee Janelle Coleman, Ph.D. Faculty Consultant for Assessment The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Teaching and Learning Innovation 633 Greve Hall 821 Volunteer Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37996 [log in to unmask] (865) 974-3875 teaching.utk.edu Big Orange. Big Ideas.