Student Learning Assessment Fellows
The CEP is thrilled to welcome four new Student Learning Assessment Fellows (SLAFs) along with two returning fellows to the program this year. SLAFs completed a learning community this summer on classroom assessment and teaching methods, and participated in projects to support both CEP and institutional learning assessment initiatives. SLAFs are excited to support instructors by providing a student perspective on assignments or lesson plans, by conducting mid-semester feedback sessions, or by partnering to support course design efforts over longer periods. Request a Student Learning Assessment Fellow here.
Our Shared Definition of Partnership
“a collaborative, reciprocal process through which all participants have the opportunity to contribute equally, although not necessarily in the same ways, to curricular or pedagogical conceptualization, decision making, implementation, investigation, or analysis” (Cook-Sather, Bovill, and Felten 2014, 6-7).
From Pedagogical Partnerships: A How-To Guide for Faculty, Students and Academic Developers in Higher Education, by Alison Cook-Sather, Anita Ntem, and Melanie Bahti
"My name is Allyce and I am a junior majoring in computer science. As an international student with little knowledge about the U.S tertiary education system, I often found myself feeling setback due to what I now know as the hidden curriculum. From that experience, my personal goal as a SLAF would be to not only improve the teaching relationship between faculty and students, but to shed light upon important aspects of learning such as the hidden curriculum with the overall goal being to improve access within the classroom."
-Allyce Chung ‘25
Computer Science major, Economics minor
"My name is Mariam and I am a first-generation, HEOP scholar, and Speaking Fellow double majoring in political science & religion with a minor in educational studies. I was given the opportunity to participate in the second cohort of the CEP Student Learning Assessment Community, where I learned the art of transcription in qualitative assessment. As a student who has been impacted by the hidden curriculum, and lack of equitable assessment in the classroom, being an SLAF gives me the ability to be of service to students and make the classroom a more equitable environment for their learning."
-Mariam Sikiru ‘25
Political Science and Religion major, Educational Studies minor
"Hi! My name is Nayma and I am a junior majoring in computer science, with a minor in economics. I joined the Student Learning Assessment Community with a strong desire to actively contribute to shaping an equitable and supportive learning environment. As a first-generation college student, I am eager to collaborate with faculty members and foster an environment where diverse voices are heard and considered in the educational process. I look forward to delving into data to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying patterns and help guide decision-making within classrooms to drive positive outcomes."
-Mst Nayma ‘25
Computer Science Major, Economics minor
"My name is Hannah Ramsey, and I am a rising junior at Barnard double-majoring in neuroscience and English, with a minor in educational studies. This past June, I was fortunate enough to participate in the second summer cohort of the Student Learning Assessment Community (SLAC), where I joined former and new SLAFs in discussing current perspectives on equity-centered assessment in higher education and practiced applying analytical methods commonly used in assessment and research. In Fall 2023, as I join the team as a Student Learning Assessment Fellow, I hope to serve as a bridge in communication between students and instructors. I plan to make this happen by collecting and conveying students’ learning experiences to faculty. The ultimate objective is to assist instructors in designing classroom environments and incorporating pedagogical practices that make the process of learning more equitable, engaging, and healing for all members of the learning community."
-Hannah Ramsey '25
English & Neuroscience major, Educational Studies minor
"As a first-generation, HEOP scholar, Writing Fellow, and aspiring educator, I applied to this initiative to work toward creating equitable and engaging classroom experiences. Having learned about the rationale that goes into creating assignments, assessments, and syllabi in the 2022 Student Learning Assessment Community, I now have the opportunity to consistently provide meaningful feedback to faculty from my perspective as a student. From running mid-semester feedback sessions to focus groups, I love the opportunity to first-handedly center student voices, help professors implement changes in their classroom, and work toward making classrooms inclusive of all people from varying academic backgrounds."
-Tahiyah Hussain '25
English major, Psychology minor
"Hello, my name is Guadalupe Vasquez! I am a first-generation junior double majoring in Human Rights & Spanish and Latin American Cultures, with a minor in Education Studies. I began working with the Center for Engaged Pedagogy in Summer 2022 and have since served as a Student Learning Assessment Fellow. Passionate about addressing the hidden curriculum and its resulting educational disparities, I utilize my role as a SLAF to foster meaningful and transparent student-professor relationships, which I believe are crucial for creating and sustaining an equitable classroom and transformative learning experience for students and professors alike."
-Guadalupe Vasquez, ‘25
Human Rights & Spanish and Latin American Studies major, Education Studies minor
Program Alums
"I am a May 2023 graduate of Barnard College and currently serve as the Post Baccalaureate Fellow in the Center for Engaged Pedagogy. My journey with the CEP's Student Learning Assessment Community began in Summer 2022 when I was intrigued by the potential for student voices to drive curriculum innovation for greater equity. During my time as a Student Learning Assessment Fellow the following year, I had the privilege to collaborate with my colleagues in the CEP to develop and facilitate mid-semester feedback sessions. I have a strong passion for designing and conducting ethical qualitative research in the social sciences, and currently lead a team of SLAFs who are analyzing focus group data for a curricular assessment project."
-Alexa Easter '23
Psychology major, French minor