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Dr. Ellen Derwin

It is my pleasure to support Dr. Johnson’s promotion to Associate Professor.

I have enjoyed working with Dr. Johnson on curriculum and assessment projects for the School of Business and Professional Studies. In particular, I was fortunate that Jalin volunteered to serve in a leadership role to integrate Institutional Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes.

This project was a large institution-wide initiative that required a rich understanding of assessment. Jalin not only demonstrated a thorough understanding of program assessment, but she also shared dedicated enthusiasm for work that many faculty do not easily embrace.

Jalin’s commitment resulted in improved signature assignments and rubrics, which contribute to enhanced curriculum, teaching, and learning. In my experience with Dr. Johnson, I have admired her perseverance, sincere concern for students and colleagues, and upbeat attitude.

Ellen Baker Derwin, Ph.D.

Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Assessment and Planning Associate Dean, Curriculum and Assurance of Learning

School of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor, Communications

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Twyla Tanaka

I am delighted to write a message in support of for Dr. Johnson’s promotion to Associate Professor.

In my nine years at Brandman University, I have had the pleasure of working with Jalin on curriculum and assessment related activities for the School of Business and Professional Studies.

As seen in my list below, Jalin has positively contributed to the continuous improvement efforts at the university. She has been a part of ground-breaking initiatives such as the new degree program in CBE MA in Organizational Leadership and has impacted all aspects of the Program Assessment and Program Review process.

She demonstrates a thorough understanding of assessment at Brandman which has resulted in improved signature assignments and rubrics.

I have found her to be collegial with all those she works with, whether it be staff, faculty, or students.

Examples of Assessment/Curriculum Projects:

Subject Matter Expert for the new CBE in MA in Organizational Leadership program. She provided syllabi, final assessments, and rubrics for one of the competencies which was used for the final WSCUC proposal.

Partnered with Gale Mazur on revisions to the credit hour MA in Organizational Leadership program following the Fall 2017 Program Assessment.

Partnered with Gale Mazur to lead the ILO transition in the School of Business and Professional Studies.

As course developer, revised OLCU-425 along with the signature assignment an rubric.

Assisted with gathering students and alumni for the Fall 2017 BA in Organizational Leadership Program Review.

In numerous Program Assessments, Jalin collaborated with the Assessment Office in reaching out to adjunct faculty regarding upcoming adjunct surveys. Her direct correspondence has yielded high response rates for the surveys.

Served as External Reviewer in the Fall 2015 BA in Criminal Justice Program Review.

Twyla Tanaka Dir of Accredation/Assessment, Institutional Planning