Practical Assessment Strategies Series (PASS)

Each workshop will have a MAX of 25 registrants to allow for constructive discussions, questions, and opinions. There will be a waitlist if you register after we hit our cap. So register as soon as it opens!

This session is $40 and is intended for non-AALHE members.

Taming the Chaos: Streamlining Assessment with Microsoft Planner, Loop, OneNote, and To Do

• Will Miller, PhD
  AVP for Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance, SACSCOC Liaison at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

October 15, 2025
3pm-4:30pm ET / 2pm-3:30pm CT / 1pm-2:30pm MT / 12pm-1:30pm PT

Description: Assessment professionals often manage multiple projects at once. From tracking learning outcomes and collecting data to coordinating meetings and documenting action plans, the work can quickly become overwhelming. This session will introduce four no-cost Microsoft tools—Planner, Loop, OneNote, and To Do—and show how they can be used together to create a simple, effective system for organizing and completing assessment tasks.

Participants will learn how to:

• Create an assessment project board in Planner to track responsibilities and timelines 
• Use Loop to co-edit templates, rubrics, and feedback forms in real time
• Centralize documentation and meeting notes in OneNote for easy reference and collaboration
• Manage personal task lists and reminders with Microsoft To Do
• Integrate these tools into a practical workflow that supports continuous improvement

This session is designed for institutional effectiveness staff, assessment coordinators, and faculty leaders. No special licenses are required, and participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies for managing their assessment work more efficiently.

Bio: Dr. Will Miller holds a Ph.D. in Urban Studies and Public Affairs from The University of Akron and serves as Associate Vice President for Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. A national voice in reimagining institutional effectiveness, he bridges assessment, analytics, and executive leadership to drive campus-wide improvement grounded in action—not compliance. At Embry-Riddle, he oversees over 40 disciplinary accreditations and manages authorization for more than 100 global sites, while pioneering strategies that streamline operations and reduce time-to-impact. With a background in ed tech and consulting, Dr. Miller brings sharp insight into how data is too often admired instead of applied. His work with GenAI focuses on reducing the burden on faculty and staff, consolidating university catalogs, and accelerating curricular reform. He is a frequent presenter and advisor on AI’s strategic integration in higher education, championing bold, user-centered systems that keep pace with institutional ambition.

Non-Member Cost: $40

Non-Member Registration

Part of the AALHE Professional Development Series

October's Practical Assessment Strategies Series (PASS) features virtual workshops led by industry experts, offering valuable insights and practical skills. The Professional Development Committee is excited to announce new workshops to PASS, aimed at further enhancing your professional toolkit. These workshops will guide participants in using new tools to improve efficiency and enhance assessment techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional capabilities and stay ahead in the field of assessment. Register now and take the next step in your professional development journey!