Affirm: Redefining Assessment Partnerships

Acknowledge: Redefining Assessment Partnerships
This session will explore how we can reframe assessment challenges as opportunities for growth. The presenters will discuss adapting solution-focused strategies to assessment contexts, honoring autonomy while building upon existing strengths, and shifting narratives towards possibilities and providing meaningful choices. By the end of this session, participants will develop skills to help colleagues clarify their goals and envision new approaches to assessment.

Webinar Recording

Featuring:

• Emilie Clucas Leaderman, American International College

• Gina Polychronopoulos, The Chicago School

• Who should attend this webinar series?

  The series is designed for anyone engaged in assessment work in higher education—whether assessment is your primary role or just one part of your broader responsibilities. Faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students will all find practical takeaways.

• What is the RARE Model?

  The RARE Model is a practical framework that emphasizes four key strategies—Relate, Acknowledge, Reflect, and Empower. These strategies help strengthen interpersonal skills, build trust, and create more effective partnerships in assessment practice.

• What will I learn from the series?

  You’ll gain tools to:

  • Build genuine connections with assessment partners.

  • Foster a culture of engagement around assessment.

  • Transform reluctance into shared purpose.

  • Empower partners to take ownership of assessment processes.

• Will there be interactive elements?

  Yes. Each session includes practical case scenarios, interactive demonstrations, and guided reflection to help you apply the RARE Model in real-world contexts.

• How will this series help me in my role?

  By the end of the series, you’ll have a tailored approach to fostering collaborative relationships at your institution, making assessment work more effective and more rewarding for all involved.