Is Variability in Human Performance a Reflection of System Noise?

ways that the department contrib uted to other areas of the college, enhancing overall student learning. In short, we transferred what we knew about assessment-as-learning for students, and applied those self-assessment concepts to faculty development. We created an as sessment plan for faculty perfor mance that now includes self assessment, peer assessment (through teaching partnerships), and a periodic psychology depart ment review. Such interactive learning with students and with colleagues has created an exciting educational environment for us all.