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Assurance of Learning Seminar I (Tampa)

Join us and dive into Standard 5, Assurance of Learning.
Mar 9​ – 10​, 2026
Tampa, Florida, USA
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Assurance of Learning Seminar I (Tampa)
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Overview

Join a cohort of your peers for a seminar facilitated by globally recognized Assurance of Learning (AoL) experts. Build skills and network in interactive, workshop-style lessons focused on creating a customized AoL process for your school. Develop and refine your competency goals (learning goals), learning objectives, and rubrics through group interactions, breakout sessions, and spaced learning in a virtual environment.

Focusing on Standard 5: Assurance of Learning of the 2020 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Accreditation Standards, the seminar covers the entire AoL process step by step to help you gain a clear understanding of assessment, competency goals (learning goals), learning objectives, data collection, and rubrics. The seminar also provides regional resources and examples for customized learning. You will practice what you learn with your peers to build a working knowledge of how to create the best AoL process for your school.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a working knowledge of the steps in the AoL process.
  • Recognize the AoL expectations based on the 2020 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Accreditation Standards.
  • Understand the fundamentals of competency goals (learning goals) and learning objectives, and design effective rubrics.
  • Understand the relevance of Table 5.1 for initial accreditation and continuous improvement reviews.
  • Recognize the role of indirect measures.

Facilitator

Karen_TarnoffKaren Tarnoff, East Tennessee State University

Karen, an Associate Professor, is the Associate Dean for Assessment and Assurance of Learning in the College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University.  She coordinates assessment of student learning across eight diverse departments (i.e., Accountancy, Computing, Economics and Finance, Management and Supply Chain Management, Sport and Recreation Management, Marketing, Digital Media, and Media and Communications) and multiple accreditors.  She has given numerous presentations on assessment-related topics and has served as a consultant to many schools helping them refine their assessment systems.  Karen is an Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Global Lead Facilitator having authored materials for AOL seminars and offerings.

Who Should Attend

Faculty, department chairs, deans, and those working on obtaining or maintaining accreditation at their school. This seminar is suitable for individuals who are new to assurance of learning, who have recently joined an AoL committee, who are implementing an AoL plan, or who need to be familiarized with the general terminology and implementation.

Participant Testimonial

“I was incredibly impressed with the virtual format. The producer was helpful, the transitions were very well done, and the facilitators did an excellent job of encouraging collaboration and using the tools available to them.”

— 2020 Assurance of Learning Seminar I Attendee

Delivery

Gain actionable insights in three, three-hour live lessons with a cohort of your peers and facilitators. Pre- and post-work will help you maximize your classroom time. This course is delivered via Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå’s Learning Portal and Zoom. You will have access to the event for 90 days from the seminar date.

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Contact Us

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By February 23
1,195 USD
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1,345 USD
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1,495 USD
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1,645 USD
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