May 18—Smarter Approaches to Attendance: Assessing Engagement Instead of Seat Time

Mornings in May 2026
May 18 | 10-11:30 a.m. | FCTE or Online with Microsoft Teams

JoEllen Henson (SOWK)

Smarter Approaches to Attendance: Assessing Engagement Instead of Seat Time

This session explores alternatives to traditional attendance policies by focusing on how student engagement can be meaningfully assessed without relying on seat time. Faculty will examine evidence informed approaches for documenting participation, learning behaviors, and progress in flexible and inclusive ways. The discussion emphasizes strategies that support attendance while aligning assessment with how students actually learn and engage.

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