| Amanda Dainis |
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| Doctoral Student in the Assessment and Measurement Ph.D. Program
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| Contact Information |
Phone:
540.568.6706
Fax: 540.568.7878
E-mail: dainisam@jmu.edu
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Mailing
Address:
CARS
MSC 6806
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 |
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| Current Role at the Center |
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Serve as Program Assessment Support Services Coordinator for the 2006 - 2007 school year. This is a consultation position, providing assessment and measurement services to the JMU community.
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| Educational Background |
- M.P.A., James Madison University (2004)
Concentration: Program Assessment and Evaluation
- B.S., University of South Florida (2000)
Concentration: Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
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| Primary Research Interests |
| Human resource assessment and measurement: employee prediction, professional licensure and certification. |
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| Recent Publications and
Presentations |
| Dainis, A.M., Swerdzewski, P.J., & Harmes, J.C. (2006, April). The Effect of Innovative Item Placement on Computer Based Test Motivation and Performance. Paper presented at the 2006 Psychology Symposium, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. |
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| I like the program because... |
| The opportunities, breadth of knowledge, and everyday experiences provided to doctoral students are amazing. Faculty, staff, and students work hand-in-hand to promote assessment and measurement endeavors across disciplines, while simultaneously creating a friendly academic and professional environment. |
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