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    • Meet Joe

      Joe "Books" Levy

      Educator | Writer | Consultant

      Before becoming Dr. Joseph D. Levy, his high school friends called him "Books". This nickname came from regularly doing homework and pleasure reading during a free period his friends would socialize or play games. More desire than discipline, Joe was a high achiever with an appetite to expand his knowledge. 

       

      As an undergraduate, Joe immersed himself in the college experience. Balancing the honors program with college athletics, Joe led student organizations while working all over campus (resident assistant, food service employee, campus tour guide, etc.). He also found time to write and direct three plays and choreograph group dances at annual events.

       

      Joe has extended his passion for learning and student success through a career encouraging a learner-centered approach to achieving goals. Leveraging institutional knowledge, his scholarship and work promotes accountability and data-informed decision-making. Joe loves opportunities to showcase his eclectic interests and experiences to promote quality and organizational effectiveness in relatable ways.

    • What Joe Does

      Consulting

      Strategy | Guidance | Problem-Solving

      Serving as a consultant for an educational technology company and a coach for the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA), Joe is experienced and comfortable consulting for one-time projects, long-term institutional strategies, or somewhere between.

      Training

      Workshops | Activities | How-To

      Formats: Comfortable engaging large or small groups with in-person or virtual sessions. Open to conducting recorded sessions.

       

      Topics: Assessment of student learning (planning, outcome articulation, target setting, reporting, use); program evaluation; curriculum alignment; accreditation (planning, report-writing, visit prep); strategic planning; and more! Inquire for additional or custom topics.

      Speaking

      Topical | Motivation | Professional Development

      Gaining professional experience with topics others may find boring, mandated, or generally consider unrelated to their purpose, Joe has honed his style finding ways to engage an audience through enthusiasm, humor, relatable examples, and purposeful messaging to both empower individuals and encourage action.

    • What Joe Writes

      Collection of professional and personal posts.

      41 Ways to Earn More Responses to the Surveys You Send Out to Students and Staff
      February 2, 2021 · Methods,How-To,Design,Results,Online
      Survey fatigue or over-surveying is something to recognize and guard against. Students can feel burnt out from requests for their feedback about academic courses, campus events, and general college experiences — all on top of customer satisfaction surveys they receive from retailers. Survey...
      4 Powerful Ways to Use Outcome Maps in Supporting Students and Staff
      November 21, 2020 · Methods,Action,How-To,Student-Centered,Transparency
      Since I previously explained what outcome maps are and how to create them, it’s now time to explore the many practical and powerful ways in which outcome maps can be used. (Spoiler alert: they have value and use well beyond assessment!) ORIENTATION FOR LEARNING There is tremendous value in...
      7 Things to Consider When Designing an Outcome Map for Student Affairs
      September 25, 2020 · Methods,Design,How-To,Student Affairs
      After my post overviewing outcome maps, I think it’s only appropriate to follow up with a how-to post, including considerations for mapping your outcomes and interventions. If you’re along for the journey, let me start by giving you some preparatory tips. BEFORE MAPPING Assemble a squad It’s...
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    • The president invited Joe back...

      "Joe facilitated two hands-on workshops for faculty that helped coordinate learning outcome articulation and curriculum mapping for all academic programs at Triton College. During his workshops, he provided a strong foundation of knowledge for faculty across academic areas of the college and accelerated our assessment efforts for the year. After hearing his presentations to faculty, the president invited Joe back to speak to the college’s leadership team about advancing and supporting an institutional culture of assessment."

      Lauren Kosrow, Ed.D.
      Chair, Triton College Library
      Chair, Academic Assessment Committee
      Triton College

      I know Joe. He's great.

      "Joe Levy visited our college as part of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) Coach program. NILOA selected him as our coach because of his expertise in Student Affairs assessment as that was a particular area of interest for us. During his one-day visit, he gave tailored presentations to student affairs, academic affairs, and college administration. He met with large and small groups and effectively interacted with students, faculty, and staff. Joe was responsive, organized, and easy to work with through all phases of the process and has continued to serve as a resource for us in the 18 months since his visit. I have recommended both him and the NILOA Coach program in a number of assessment settings and when I do, I frequently hear someone say, "I know Joe. He's great." If you are looking for support with assessment, I highly recommend Joe Levy."

      Julie Bauer Morrison, Ph.D.
      Director, College Assessment & Review Team
      Glendale Community College, AZ


       

      We left with a better understanding...

      "Joe’s work with our faculty and staff provided them with valuable insight on using CAS Standards as a framework for institutional and departmental level assessment. Through his concrete and meaningful examples, we gained new appreciation for the value of both quantitative and qualitative feedback, and we left with a better understanding of how to map our program goals to our institution’s strategic plan."

      Debra West, Ph.D.
      Chancellor
      Arkansas State University Mid-South

      Dr. Levy was instrumental...

      "Dr. Levy was instrumental in laying the foundational assessment knowledge to successfully launch Oakton Community College's Student Affairs Assessment Program. He also helped the College's assessment team, Oakton's Program for Assessment and Learning, advance its equity in assessment work by facilitating interactive discussions about how to approach disaggregated assessment data with an equity lens."

      Ruth Williams
      Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
      Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
      Oakton Community College

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