In this seminar Dr. Richard Keeling, M.D. and Dr. Richard Hersh, Ed.D. of Keeling & Associates will review research, current scholarship and emerging best practices in promoting student learning, achievement, and success. They will emphasize “high impact practices” (such as first year seminars,undergraduate research, and international learning opportunities) associated with the accomplishment of desired learning outcomes and the roles of institution-wide initiatives (including formative and summative learning assessments, stratified approaches to advising, and the establishment of high expectations and standards) in helping students learn. A central focus of the seminar will be on the need, within and across Faculties, to create and assess cumulative, collective student learning outcomes.

Keeling & Associates (K&A) works with colleges, universities, and professional organizations to promote student learning and strengthen institutional effectiveness. The Company believes that learning should be transformative, that learning must be at the core of the mission of colleges and universities, and that sound processes of institutional renewal can enable campuses to improve learning in its broadest sense. K&A has worked with more than 250 institutions and organizations over nearly 25 years of practice.

Facilitator Bios

Dr Richard Keeling, M.D: http://keelingassociates/bio/keeling.html

Dr Richard Hersh, Ed.D: http://keelingassociates/bio/hersh.html