Building, Flying, and Assessing a Soaring New Academic Program in Leadership

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: Large Universities, Mid-Size Colleges & Universities

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

Abstract

The Human and Organizational Leadership Development (HOLD) undergraduate program addresses the workforce demand for entry-level professionals with organizational leadership skills and a collective desire for students to earn academic credit for their interest in leadership. Program evaluation has been a critical focus since the program’s launch three years ago. As the evaluation plan has evolved, the data collected has effectively informed program development. Presenters will discuss implementing an evaluation plan and how evaluation findings have guided program development.

Presenters

• Jemilia Davis
  Clinical Assistant Professor & Program Director
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Cole Smith
  HOLD Research Assistant, UNC Chapel Hill