American Sociological Association: Teaching and Learning: White Papers and Web Links

Downloads, Web Links,
and Ideas for Department Success

Downloadable Resources	Year	Format
Motivations to be Chair of a Graduate Department of Sociology This essay outlines the important role of Department Chair.	2011	pdf
Report of the ASA Task Force on Sociology and Criminology Programs Discusses various structural arrangements between sociology, criminology and criminal justice in academia, examines potential benefits and challenges of arrangement types, includes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of these arrangements. Also available as a booklet.	2010	pdf
Liberal Learning and the Sociology Major Updated Includes ASA guiding recommendations for sociology curriculum at the BA level. (88 pages) Also available as a booklet.	2005	pdf
Creating an Effective Assessment Plan for the Sociology Major Concise, clear advice on assessment, plus a large number of examples of assessment plans from sociology programs around the country. (72 pages) Also available as a booklet.	2005	pdf
Models and Best Practices for Joint Sociology-Anthropology Departments Explores the range of organizational structures in these joint departments, challenges and opportunities, and suggestions for management. (24 pages)	2006	pdf
Hiring Department Faculty Straight forward advice on managng a complicated task. (18 pages)	2006	pdf
Library Assessment:Level 1 ACRL Assessment Tools for Sociology Collections and Services in Academic Libraries For institutions that offer only courses in sociology and not a minor or major.	2010	pdf
Library Assessment:Level 2 ACRL Assessment Tools for Sociology Collections and Services in Academic Libraries For institutions that offer an undergraduate minor or major in sociology.	2010	pdf
Library Assessment:Level 3 ACRL Assessment Tools for Sociology Collections and Services in Academic Libraries For Institutions that offer graduate level (MA or PhD) instruction in sociology.	2010	pdf
Library Assessment:Level 4 ACRL Assessment Tools for Sociology Collections and Services in Academic Libraries For Institutions where the library defines itself as maintaining a comprehensive collection in sociology.	2010	pdf
Sociology Club Guide: Ideas for Generating Student Involvement in Departments of Sociology A collection of information to help departments strengthen the professional socialization of their students, starting with student handbooks, clubs, and special activities. The Sociology Club Guide a revision of the	2010	pdf
Department Promotion Opportunities Through the ASA
Sorokin Lecture Grants Apply for funds to bring an ASA Award Winner to your campus for a special lecture.	on-going	link
Department Prize Consider honoring one or more students in your department who have done particularly well with the ASA Department Prize!	on-going	link
Department Sponsored Student ASA Memberships Encourage an identity shift from student to sociologist	on-going	link
Student Awards--With recognition from your department and the ASA Recognize outstanding students, build their morale and assist in their professional development.	on-going	link
Web Links
ACE Department Chair Online Resource Center Information on leadership, faculty issues, budget management, legal matters, and more.		link
AAC&U Diversity Web An Interactive Resource Hub for Higher Education		link
ACRL Information Literacy Standards for Anthropology and Sociology Students Clear goals and measurable outcomes for promoting information literacy through curriculum		link
National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment An information-rich resource for planning and implementing campus assessment processes and activites		link
The Anthropology and Sociology Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)		link

The Anthropology and Sociology Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)