The Center for Teaching Excellence Staff is proud of the scholarly contributions we make. Learn about some of our recent work here.
2022-2024
Recent Publications
Atias, D. & Pokorski, R. (2024). Assessing Participation in Class Discussions. University of Virginia Teaching Hub,
Singer-Freeman, K., E., Verbeke, K., & Barre, B. (accepted). It depends: AI use among university students varies across academic level and task. Higher Learning Research Communications.
Singer-Freeman, K. E., Zimmerman, S. C., Payne, C., Malak, G., Redd, T. C., & Solér, M. L. (accepted). A strengths-based intervention and evaluation of supportive practices for Black men in Calculus I. The Journal of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness
Singer-Freeman, K. E., Taylor, J., Robinson, C., & Hill, Y., (accepted). Addressing Grand Challenges in Assessment: Educational developers and assessment professionals cooperate to increase equity and rapidly improve pedagogy. Transformative Dialogues.
Wrights, A. P. & Singer-Freeman, K. E. (accepted). Pedagogy and stress: How undergraduates respond to different teaching methods. The Journal on Excellence in College Teaching.
Singer-Freeman, K. E. & Verbeke, K. (2024). Reflective questions measure impact, stimulate integration, and support planning. Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning, 5(1)
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2024). Making a grand contribution: Creating high-quality multiple-choice questions to measure current learning rather than prior learning. Assessment Update, 36(3).
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2024). The Grand Challenges in Assessment Project supports progress in integrated planning. Society for College and University Planning Blog,
Berry, Z. C. & Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). The contributions of group work, utility value, and self-assessment of learning to student performance in a general education class. Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning,4(2).
Bureau, D. & Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). Making a grand contribution—Simple ways to increase innovation on your campus. Assessment Update, 35(2). 11-13.
Singer-Freeman, K. E., Morrison, B. N., Barre, B., Verbeke, K., McCauley, A., & Hobbs, M. (2023). Track, map, and measure: Diverse professional learning activities are associated with positive attitudes towards pedagogy and faculty learning outcomes. Journal on Centers for Teaching and Learning,1530-53.
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). The value of promising failures and partial successes: Visible and actionable assessments can support a more equitable learning environment. Planning for Higher Education, 52(1), 1-9.
Singer-Freeman, K. E., Janio, J., & Taylor, J., (2023). Making a grand contribution: Using ChatGPT to improve assessment in higher education. Assessment Update, 35(5).
Singer-Freeman, K. E. & Robinson, C. (2023). Empowering higher education professionals to assess in ways that support innovation, pedagogical improvement, and equity. In S. Hundley and S. Kahn (Eds.) Trends in Assessment Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education. Stylus Publishing.
Recent Workshops, Presentations, and Keynote Addresses
Atias, D., Pokorski, R., & Savoldelli, C. (2024). Designing More Effective TA Training: Working within Constraints. Workshop presented at POD Network Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Kadish, M, Ocasio Ilarraza, C., & Yang, B. (2023). Strategies for Using Design Thinking and Collaborative Mapping to Engage Stakeholders and Maximize Impact. Session presented at OLC Accelerate Conference, Washington, DC.
Kadish, M, & Wiss, A. (2024). Investigating Our Own Work: Participant Research Approaches for Academic Learning Professionals. Workshop presented at OLC Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL.
Kadish, M, Wiss, A., House, C., Lyons, L., (2023) The Untapped Treasure Trove: Establishing an Enduring Space for Connection through a Thriving University-Wide Community of Practice for Online Learning Professionals. Session presented at OLC Accelerate Conference, Washington, DC.
McGuire, A, Ocasio Ilarraza, C., Wiss, A. (2024). In Our Mentor Era: Piloting a Collaborative Mentoring Approach for Online Learning Professionals. Discovery session presented at OLC Accelerate Conferece, Orlando, FL.
McKauley, A. & Singer-Freeman, K. E., (2024). Using the Four Frames Model to Improve Student Learning Assessment Processes and Products. Paper presented at the Assessment Institute, Indianapolis, IN.
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2024). Equity Driven Assessment and Teaching: Simple Steps to Increasing Equity and Inclusion. Keynote Address at the University of Northern Colorado Teaching & Assessment Symposium, Remote
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2024). Equity Driven Assessment: Simple Steps to Creating Inclusive Assignments. Keynote Address at the Advancing a Massachusetts Culture of Assessment Professional Development Day. Remote
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2024). Designing Faculty Learning Communities that Develop SoTL Skills and Evaluate Impact. Interactive session presented at the POD Conference, Chicago, IL.
Wrights, A. & Singer-Freeman, K. E., (2024). Students Report Common Pedagogical Practices Can Increase or Decrease Stress. Paper presented at the Lilly Conference, Ashville, NC
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2024). Grand Challenges in Assessment in Higher Education Project. Continuous Improvement Summit, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Remote
Atias, D. & Pokorski, R. (2023). Preparing Humanities Graduate Students for Educational Development Careers. Workshop presented at the POD Network Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Atias, D. & Savoldelli, C. (2023). Can Success Be Equitable? Strategies for Addressing Access Friction. Workshop presented at the POD Network Annual Conference, online.
Atias, D. & Stoumbos, M. C. (2023). Mapping a Support Landscape for Equity Work in Higher Education. Workshop presented at the POD Network Annual Conference, online.
Bryan, V., Kilgore, C., Ko, M., & Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). Envisioning Assessment: Remote Dive into a Wicked Problem for CTLs. Interactive Session presented at POD Conference, Remote.
Savoldelli, C. (2023). Write Essential and Purposeful Alternative (“Alt”) Text. Workshop presented at the POD Network Annual Conference, online.
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). Equity Driven Assessment: Simple Steps to Creating Inclusive Assignments. Keynote Address at Mercy College, Faculty Seminar Day. Tarrytown, NY
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). Maximizing Impact: Aligning Strategic Plans, Faculty Learning Outcomes, and Evaluation Data to Provide Meaningful Directions for Improvement. Presentation at IDEAX, Winston Salem, NC.
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). Addressing Grand Challenges in Assessment to Support Student Success. Interactive Session presented at the POD Conference, Remote.
Singer-Freeman, K. E. (2023). ePortfolio Assignments Support Application of Learning to Self. Paper presented at the Assessment Institute, Indianapolis, IN.
Singer-Freeman, K. E., Taylor, J., Hoshaw, J., Hill, Y., & Smith, R. (2023). Grand Challenges in Assessment - Applications to Improve General Education. Theory-to-Practice Workshop presented at the Conference on General Education, Pedagogy and Assessments, Remote
Torres, J. (Moderator). (2024, April). Enhancing Education with LLMs: Innovative Approaches in Engineering Pedagogy [Panel discussion]. American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Washington DC, United States.
Torres, J. (Moderator). (2024, April). The Enduring Fog of War: AI and the Future of Humans in National Security [Panel discussion]. GW AI and Humanities Seminar Series, Washington DC, United States.
