Decisiones Compartidas

Group Name Who is in this group? Role/Purpose of Group When does this group meet? How frequently? How group is involved in decision-making for EPP? Shared Decisions Taken Recently
Teacher Education Assessment Board Members from EPP assessment and faculty team Works with the assessment system. Gathers and analyzes unit and candidate data, considers unit operation recommendations, and proposes actions. Regularly, per semester and as needed Provides data-driven insights for decision-making by gathering, analyzing, and reviewing assessment results, which inform program adjustments and enhance the assessment framework. Decided to adjust rubrics for student teaching evaluations to align with updated CAEP standards and integrate digital portfolios for assessment.
Teacher Education Advisory Board (Assessor Committee) Faculty, assessment team, and external stakeholders Analyzes the efficiency and effectiveness of the teacher preparation programs and recommends improvements. Scheduled regularly per academic semester Reviews program performance and advises on strategic improvements, helping to refine program quality and ensure alignment with educational standards and effectiveness goals. Recommended revising the methodology courses to include modules on technology integration in classroom teaching to meet the demands of 21st-century educational practices.
EPP Permanent Committee Representatives from Arts and Sciences, Agricultural Education, and other associated departments Revises and analyzes program assessment data. Recommends actions to the respective deans and department chairs. As needed and at scheduled intervals, typically each semester Facilitates cross-departmental review and makes recommendations to improve the program’s alignment with institutional and accreditation standards, impacting EPP’s curriculum and operational policies. Approved changes to the secondary education curriculum, including increasing credit hours for clinical experiences to strengthen practical teaching skills.
Teacher Education Executive Committee Senior EPP leadership, deans, and directors Adopts recommendations for program and unit improvement and establishes courses of action for the respective Deans and Directors’ offices. Annually and as necessary Ensures the adoption of strategic improvements by setting actionable courses for deans and directors based on program and unit recommendations, influencing policy and operational changes. Endorsed a proposal to develop hybrid teacher preparation courses to increase accessibility for working professionals.
Administrators Focal Group Dr. Grisel Rivera Villafañe (EPP Practicum and Methodologies Coordinator), Dr. Janitza Saavedra (EDAG faculty), Dr. Roberto Rodriguez (School Auxiliary Superintendent), Dr. Flor de Liz Santiago (School Auxiliary Superintendent) To coordinate and address feedback from alumni, teachers, cooperative teachers, content facilitators, school directors, and superintendents. Biannually: one in Spring 2024 and another in Fall 2024 Gathers input on program achievements and challenges in practicum placements, providing recommendations for program improvements, such as extending practicum duration; contributes to decision-making by offering insights from educational practitioners and identifying areas for enhancing candidate preparation. Suggested and supported the implementation of a full-year practicum experience across all concentrations to provide candidates with more comprehensive teaching exposure.
Faculty Day Group UPRM EPP Faculty To present and discuss the data of program assessments. Held at the beginning of each academic semester Reviews and discusses assessment data, implementing any decided changes in program strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and responsiveness to assessment outcomes in the academic structure and candidate support. Decided to integrate diversity and inclusion workshops into faculty training based on assessment data highlighting challenges in these areas.