INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT TOOL & CAPACITY CAFÉ

A comprehensive and systematic approach to move forward

Supporting the student experience from connection through completion requires a holistic, student-centered design. In order to help you operationalize integrated, impactful, and sustainable student supports, our dynamic team works with your university to:

ICAT is your catalyst for transformative change


Institutional Capacity Assessment Tool in Action

Changing campus culture and improving student outcomes is a challenging task that requires self-reflection, critical thinking and feedback, and coordinated action across the institution. ICAT is a tool that supports this work. Colleges that have completed the ICAT are leveraging the results to guide strategic planning, prepare for accreditation, launch pathways, implement high impact practices, facilitate discussions across the college, and drive action.

Definitions of the seven capacity areas are:

Capacity Café

ATD’s expert coaches help use your assessment to move towards a concrete plan. The Capacity Café is a facilitated three-hour workshop held on your campus to help you analyze and learn from your survey results and includes a summary report.

The Capacity Café turns awareness into action by helping you:


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