Multiple Measures for College Placement Workgroup

Purpose

Multiple Measures reform seeks to provide a more holistic and individualized approach to the assessment of "college readiness." The College currently uses Multiple Measures in a limited manner and for a limited population of students. The purpose of this workgroup is to make recommendations for a more robust system for Multiple Measures placement that reaches the entire student population.

Charter Sponsor

Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs

Charter Contact

Guided Pathways Steering Committee

Timeline

Recommendations for roll-out in Spring 2019 or until purpose has been fulfilled

Membership

  • Placement Testing, appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs (Standing): David Yahnke
  • Placement Testing, appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs (Standing): Nicole Benton
  • Admissions, appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs (Standing): Kenny Morrison
  • Advising, appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs (Standing): Dawson McDermott
  • EDLS Faculty, appointed by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs (Standing): Gina St. Croix 
  • EDLS Faculty, appointed by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs (Standing): Belinda Alvarado
  • HUEN Faculty, appointed by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs (Standing): Mike Faitell
  • HUEN Faculty, appointed by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs (Standing): Erin Severs
  • MNSC Faculty, appointed by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs (Standing): Russ Penner 
  • MNSC Faculty, appointed by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs (Standing): Alex Haines-Stephan 

Does

Task Action
Research current best practices for college placement under the Multiple Measures framework Research
Analyze current Multiple Measures placement practice at College Analyze

Recommend a decision-making formula for a college-wide Multiple Measures placement. This formula should consider:

  • Unique populations, including, but not limited to, returning adult learners, ESL, dual credit, etc.
  • High School GPA and individual course grades as a useful metric
  • What might "exempt" a student from taking a placement test
  • Holistic, individualized approaches and non-cognitive factors
 Recommend


Does Not

  • Make policy or personnel decisions

Guiding Points

  • Be creative.
  • Keep an open mind and not get stuck on "how we've always done it."
  • Design for the most at-risk student at the least opportune time.
  • Involve other staff, faculty, and students by asking for their input.
  • Keep the student experience at the forefront.