Using an Appreciative Education Framework for Developing Mission- Centered Master s Level Learning Outcomes

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1 Using an Appreciative Education Framework for Developing Mission- Centered Master s Level Learning Outcomes Anne P. Davis, Associate Dean Jessica Nangle, Advisor Stevenson University, School of Graduate and Professional Studies

2 What do you hope to take away from this session?

3 Appreciative Inquiry (A.I.) Sustaining What Will Be Appreciating The Best of What Is Destiny Discovery Design Dream Co-constructing What Should Be Envisioning What Could Be David Cooperrider and Diana Whitney

4 Appreciative Education Model AE is an organizational and individual framework for creating a culture with high standards that simultaneously embraces ongoing learning, change and improvement. Bloom, Hutson, He & Konkle, / _orig.png

5 GPS Retreat January 2015 Affirmed: GPS Mission and Vision Asked: What should GPS master s graduates know, be able to do, and value? Drafted: Stevenson University Master s Degree Graduate Learning Outcomes

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7 Affirmed: Mission GPS offers undergraduate and graduate adult students quality onsite and online education in both accelerated and traditional semester formats. The hallmarks of GPS include an adult student focus, service orientation, innovative use of technology, a creative spirit, current andragogy, and excellence in education. Blending liberal arts with discipline specific career development support, GPS programs help students graduate with the competence and confidence needed to address creatively the opportunities and challenges facing them, their careers, organizations, and communities. Vision GPS, a leader in collaborative, career-focused adult learning through the innovative use of technology, will continue to equip its graduates with the tools to advance their career opportunities and to pursue excellence in a dynamic global community.

8 Asked: What should a master s graduate... Know? Be able to do? Value? Theories of discipline specific discipline knowledge Content Underpinnings of specialty Global awareness Literacy Make real world decisions Know what you don t know Time management Gain new knowledge Critical thinking skills Leadership Technology Value of SU education Communicate effectively (4) Writing skills Presenting /Oral Critical reasoning Problem solving Critical thinking Translate theory to practice Apply knowledge (5) Flexibility engage in life-long learning stay current use of technology collaboration team work community service Integrity Honesty Professional ethics Accountability Professionalism (2) Life-long learning (5) Sense of self Know thyself Value their ability to succeed Leadership Civic engagement Diversity Collaboration

9 Master s Learning Outcomes & Degree Qualifications Profile

10 Stakeholders Students Employers Staff Faculty

11 Graduates of Stevenson University master s degree programs are... Mission Driven: GPS programs help students graduate with the competence and confidence needed to address creatively the opportunities and challenges facing them, their careers, organizations, and communities A. Competent Professionals 1. Elucidate the major theoretical underpinnings of the discipline 2. Articulate current and future trends in the field of study 3. Apply advanced discipline knowledge to practical workplace challenges 4. Communicate fluently across various perspectives and modalities with technological proficiency 5. Embrace lifelong learning B. Creative Leaders 1. Anticipate challenges and opportunities 2. Synthesize multiple sources of evidence 3. Analyze alternative perspectives, patterns, and connections 4. Collaborate to advance a shared vision 5. Adapt to multiple cultural contexts and environmental uncertainties C. Confident Citizens 1. Model honest and ethical behavior 2. Practice personal and professional awareness and accountability 3. Perceive the self as part of a global community 4. Evaluate and respond to community concerns

12 Mapping MLOs to POs and COs

13 Next Steps Approval by the University s Academic Affairs Committee Validating in practice through student learning outcomes data, employer satisfaction surveys, and alumni surveys

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15 How do these steps map back to the AI Framework? Disarm phase recognizes power differentials exists importance of to creating safe environment and honoring all voices. Discover phase emphasizes importance of positive openended questions. Dream phase uncovers organizational visions.

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17 How do these steps map back to the AI Framework? Don t Settle phase entails revisiting the process as conditions evolve. Deliver phase is carrying out the action plan, but also resiliency in the face of obstacles. Design phase is the action plan, provides guidance but is selfevolving.

18 How do you envision applying what you ve learned to your institution? What are you still curious about? njibgv9x532ly9wg*4mauqi58fnyyrszbvahw/ ai.jpg

19 We are in the business of changing lives. Don t Settle!

20 Anne P. Davis Jessica Nangle