In this podcast, Dr. Daphne Bernard and Glenn Phillips explain how Howard University enhanced its assessment process by incorporating storytelling to improve student learning outcomes (SLOs) and competency attainment.

Context:

Howard University, a historically Black institution with a unique mission, faced an accreditation review. Traditional, compliance-focused assessment methods didn't fully capture its rich educational experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic added further challenges.

Integrating Storytelling:

They adopted Banks-Wallace's framework:

• Story: Providing meaningful context to events.
• Storying: Weaving events into coherent narratives.
• Storytelling: Engaging stakeholders by sharing these narratives.
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