Journey Mapping: An Assessment and Student Development Tool

Program Type: General Interest Session

Professional Competencies: Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Student Learning and Development

Target Groups: Mid-level Student Affairs Professionals, Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional

Institution Types: Mid-Size Colleges & Universities, Small Colleges & Universities

Certification Domains: Student Learning, Development, and Success, Assessment and Evaluation

Abstract

Participants will be introduced to a qualitative research and assessment tool, journey mapping, that focuses on tracking student development and growth through their matriculation of a program and/or academic course. The presenters will provide journey mapping’s theoretical framework, examples of the presenters’ past research with journey maps as case studies, and a detailed breakdown of how participants can adopt this practice in their own research.

Presenters

• Nicholas Martinez
  Associate Director of Leadership & Competency Development
  The University of Tampa
• Katie Friesen
  Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University
• Emilie Morris
  Coordinator for Student Competency Development Programs, The University of Tampa