Office of Strategic Planning Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OSPIRE)

THE bENCHMarK & DISH SYSTEM

BENNY

Three 25-question Benchmark polls deployed throughout the semester represent the engine driving the evaluation process

• The course is the target of the assessment system 
• Assess performance from a variety of knowledgeable sources and stakeholders
• Includes a strong self-assessment component
• Aggregate the data up from the class level to the program level to the University level 

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DISH

Two Data Information Sharing Hearings (DISH) presented two times per semester represent the vehicle that facilitates the efficient use of collected intelligence.

• Provide time-sensitive, reliable, and valid data
• Supports the data distribution with value-added reports and presentations   

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Benny & the DISH

The Benny and the DISH activity encompasses a distributed assessment system that facilitates “real-time” instructional adjustments to enhance student and program learning outcomes.