Assessment Symposium 2026:
Closing the Loop in Programmatic Assessment

October 27, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SBU Student Union Ballroom

Check-in and breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. in order to begin our program promptly at 9:00 a.m. Pen and paper will be provided to attendees for hands-on activities.

Registration will remain open until October 12, 2026 or until the event reaches capacity. If closed, please contact educationaleffectiveness@stonybrook.edu to request a spot on the waitlist.

Keynote Session - Dr. Keston Fulcher

Keston Fulcher, PhD joins us as our keynote speaker. Dr. Fulcher, nationally recognized assessment scholar, improvement strategist at James Madison University, and co-author of Improving Student Learning at Scale, will explore how assessment can move beyond collecting data to creating meaningful change. Students, faculty, department chairs, administrators, and staff all have a role in closing the loop—from sharing experiences and examining learning results to identifying solutions, implementing improvements, and determining whether those changes worked. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for turning evidence into collaborative action that strengthens programs and improves student learning.

Agenda Overview