--- title: Blog | Higher Education | Institutional Effectiveness | SPOL | Continuous Improvement description: Continuous Improvement | Visit SPOL's blog to learn more about how to improve institutional effectiveness in higher education. 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[Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/maximizing-success-with-spol-strategies-for-sustaining-momentum-in-your-training-journey) [![](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/rethinking-image.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/rethinking-quailty) Nov 23, 2020, 3:25:09 PM ### [Rethinking Quality](https://blog.spol.com/rethinking-quailty) As academic departments work to create rubrics and other measurement tools, defining “quality” at the student performance level is especially ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/rethinking-quailty) [![](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/blogpostworkathome.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/planning-beyond-campus) Oct 23, 2020, 2:24:54 PM ### [Planning Beyond the Campus](https://blog.spol.com/planning-beyond-campus) The COVID pandemic threw institutions worldwide for a loop in 2020. It’s safe to say that every higher education institution, small or large, private ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/planning-beyond-campus) [![](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Higher%20Ed%20Assessment%20COVID-19.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/moving-student-assessment-online-optimal-learning-outcomes) Apr 28, 2020, 10:00:00 AM ### [Moving Student Assessment Online to Deliver Optimal Learning Outcomes](https://blog.spol.com/moving-student-assessment-online-optimal-learning-outcomes) In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, institutions have quickly adopted online learning environments. The move online promotes social distance and ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/moving-student-assessment-online-optimal-learning-outcomes) [![assessblog](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/assessblog.png)](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) Oct 31, 2019, 2:10:50 PM ### [Assessment in Higher Education: 10 Things to Know](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) Assessment practices in higher education directly impact many aspects of the institution. This can include student success and continuous ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) [![diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash tinypng](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash%20tinypng.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/strategic-planning-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) Aug 15, 2019, 11:54:20 AM ### [Strategic Planning in Higher Education: 10 Things to Know](https://blog.spol.com/strategic-planning-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) Strategic planning can shape the future of a higher education institution, from effectively managing budgeted funds to driving continuous improvement ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/strategic-planning-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) [![andrew-neel-308138-unsplash tinypng](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/assessment%20of%20administrative%20and%20support%20units.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-of-administrative-units-and-support-services) May 6, 2019, 5:23:40 PM ### [Assessment of Administrative Units and Support Services](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-of-administrative-units-and-support-services) Each institution generally has the flexibility to define its administrative and support departments as it sees fit. A good starting point is to ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-of-administrative-units-and-support-services) [![rawpixel-665349-unsplash](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/rawpixel-665349-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-and-continuous-improvement-in-higher-education) Feb 13, 2019, 7:12:00 AM ### [Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Higher Education](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-and-continuous-improvement-in-higher-education) It was more than a decade ago that the field of higher education started to focus on assessment. Educators were asking questions about what, and how ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/assessment-and-continuous-improvement-in-higher-education) [![rawpixel-701117-unsplash tinypng](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/elements%20of%20a%20strategic%20plan.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/top-six-elements-higher-ed-strategic-planning) Jan 7, 2019, 3:25:17 PM ### [Top Six Elements of a Strategic Plan](https://blog.spol.com/top-six-elements-higher-ed-strategic-planning) Developing or updating a strategic plan for an institution of higher education is a substantial endeavor. Engaging colleagues in committee and ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/top-six-elements-higher-ed-strategic-planning) [![sharon-mccutcheon-532782-unsplash](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Higher%20Education.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/accreditation-process-higher-education) Aug 29, 2018, 5:02:00 PM ### [How to Establish a Solid Accreditation Process for Higher Education](https://blog.spol.com/accreditation-process-higher-education) One of the most common questions I get from folks implementing is, "How would you suggest we set that up?" I must always answer that question with ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/accreditation-process-higher-education) [![stephen-bergin-214607-unsplash](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Higher%20Education%20Continuous%20Improvement.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/benefits-of-continuous-improvement-higher-education) Aug 27, 2018, 3:00:34 PM ### [Higher Education: The Benefits of Continuous Improvement](https://blog.spol.com/benefits-of-continuous-improvement-higher-education) If your experience is anything like mine, convincing your colleagues to embrace continuous improvement feels like an uphill battle. It feels like ... 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