Where Do We Go from Here?

Assessing for Equity

On Monday, February 5, 2024, you're invited to the keynote event of the "Where Do We Go from Here?" conference, formerly known as ASSESStivus.​​​ 

Keynote Address and Workshop

"Leveraging Assessment to Advance Equity"  Dr. Gavin Henning 
Headshot of Dr. Gavin Henning

Doty Recital Hall, 2:30-3:15 PM

Workshop in Doty Tower Room, 3:30-4:15 PM

Despite the diversification of college student populations, inequity in access, retention, and graduation continues. Colleges and universities have employed a number of programs and services to address diversity, equity, and inclusion, but still, the goals of equity have fallen short. Assessment is an untapped tool that can be used to advance equity on college campuses. This session will provide an overview of equity-centered assessment, including strategies for implementing it across campus.

Gavin Henning is professor of higher education at New England College in New Hampshire, where he directs the Doctor of Education and Master of Science in Higher Education Administration Programs. Gavin is a past president of both ACPA–College Student Educators International and the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). He has over 25 years of experience in assessment and institutional research and consults and presents regionally, nationally, and internationally. His scholarship includes over 160 peer-reviewed presentations and over 100 invited presentations and keynotes. In addition, he has published numerous articles, book chapters, and books regarding assessment, including Reframing Assessment to Center Equity: Theories,

QR code to download workshop resources

Models, and Practices which he co-edited and co-authored three chapters. He is the recipient of the 2023 NASPA George D. Kuh Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research. Gavin earned his PhD in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of New Hampshire.

Use the QR code to download resources Dr. Henning has prepared for his Geneseo address and workshop.

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Continue the conversation, take action in your own sphere:

  • Cultivating Community February 7, 2:30 PM; "Cultivating Community through Mindful Communication." 

  • Diversity Summit, February 27, all day. Classes are suspended on February 27 so the whole community may come together for this year's diversity summit, entitled "Taking Action: Advancing Equity at Geneseo."