Featured Session - Empowering Insights: Strengthening Impact with Advanced Strategic Assessment

Program Type: Featured Session

Professional Competencies: Leadership, Student Learning and Development

Target Groups: Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional, Vice President for Student Affairs

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

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

Abstract

In today’s dynamic environment, ‘soft skills,’ such as collaboration, self-awareness, and problem-solving, are more crucial than ever. The presenter will share comprehensive research that precisely defines, measures, and benchmarks these essential skills. Through rigorous and representative data collection and analysis, we provide invaluable insights to deepen the efficacy of policies and the impact of innovative program designs. Attendees will discover evidence-based practices, empowering institutions and individual community members to enhance outcomes for young people. Join us to explore how robust data on soft skills can transform educational strategies, ensuring students are well-equipped for professional success and personal growth.

Presenters

• Sydnee Garcia
  Program Coordinator
  University of Maryland, College Park