Current PEARL Participants

 

Where do I go to login to PEARL?

Registered PEARL users can click on http://pearl.unl.edu and login using their blackboard username and password. If you are not registered with PEARL, please contact a steering committee member for more information.

Where can I find some assessment resources?

There are a number of assessment resources available from within the PEARL website: the ability to view assessment best practices and to download assessment instructions from other programs, and a link to Colorado State University's assessment plans and assessment instruments. The PEARL Resources section of this website includes a downloadable version of the PEARL guidebook, and the PEARL rubric, a document to assist with common troubleshooting issues, a blank PEARL template for printing, a set of instructional materials, and the PEARL Glossary.

You may also find resources on the University-wide Assessment website, or by contacting a steering committee member.

What should I be doing in PEARL right now?

Program Leaders
While the specific answer to this question will vary by program, here are some general guidelines.
September: Summary of assessment evidence and use of assessment evidence from previous PEARL plan is due.
October: PEARL plan for the upcoming year is due.
During the academic year: Implement the PEARL plan. Remember, peer review is NOT an "approval" process; peer reviewers provide guidance, advice and coaching to help you improve your PEARL plans.

Program faculty
Contact your program leader to offer your assistance in implementing the PEARL plan. If you don't know who your program leader is, contact a steering committee member.

Peer Reviewers
Contact a steering committee member for a current list of programs ready for review.

I need help! How do I (see best practices / attach a supplemental / etc.) in PEARL?

Answers to many of these questions can be found in the resource section of the PEARL site. Of course, you can always contact a steering committee member.