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Principle 1: Students are partners in the educational process.

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  • Section 1: DAT Core Principles

    • SL1.0
      Section 1 Introduction: DAT Core Principles
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL1.1
      DAT Core Principle 1
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 2: DAT Model Overview

    • SL2.0
      Section 2 Introduction: DAT Model Overview
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL2.7
      Role of Facilitators
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1

  • Section 6: Positive Group Functioning

    • SL6.0
      Section 6 Introduction: Positive Group Functioning
      Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.1
      Inclusive Recruitment
      Chapters: 2, 3 | Principles: 1, 6
    • SL6.2
      Strength in Difference
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Principle 2: Work focuses on achieving collective positive outcomes.

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How-To Guides

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  • Section 1: DAT Core Principles

    • SL1.0
      Section 1 Introduction: DAT Core Principles
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL1.2
      DAT Core Principle 2
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 2: DAT Model Overview

    • SL2.0
      Section 2 Introduction: DAT Model Overview
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL2.3
      Typical DAT Change Projects
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1
    • SL2.4
      DAT Life Cycle
      Chapters: 2, 8 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL2.5
      Outcomes of Past DATs
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1
    • SL2.7
      Role of Facilitators
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1
    • SL2.8
      "Go Slow to Go Fast"
      Chapters: 2, 3 | Principles: 2, 3, 4

  • Section 6: Positive Group Functioning

    • SL6.0
      Section 6 Introduction: Positive Group Functioning
      Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.4
      Convergent and Divergent Conversations
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.5
      Convergent and Divergent Conversations: Examples
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.6
      Convergent and Divergent Conversations: Pitfalls
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 8: Change Management

    • SL8.0
      Section 8 Introduction: Change Management
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL8.1
      Three Components of Successful Projects
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL8.2
      Project Management, Change Management
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL8.3
      The ADKAR Model: Phases of Individual Change
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 9: Making Decisions

    • SL9.0
      Section 9 Introduction: Making Decisions
      Principles: 1, 3, 4
    • SL9.1
      Hierarchical vs. Networked Organizations
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 1
    • SL9.2
      Deciding Who Decides
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL9.3
      Consensus Cards
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL9.4
      Gauging Consensus with Fist to Five
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.5
      Round Robin Consensus: Editing Phase
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.6
      Round Robin Consensus: Small Group Phase
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.7
      Round Robin Consensus: Whole Group Phase and Finishing
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.8
      Gallery Wall Editing
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.9
      Decision Criteria and Constraints
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL9.10
      Decision Matrix
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3

  • Section 10: Visioning and Implementing Projects

    • SL10.0
      Section 10 Introduction: Visioning and Implementing Projects
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL10.1
      Problem vs. Outcome Focus
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 5
    • SL10.3
      Vision, Goals, and Activities
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL10.4
      "Ideal Student" Visioning Activity
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2
    • SL10.5
      SMART Goals
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL10.8
      Sustainable Departmental Change
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3, 4, 5
    • SL10.9
      Sustainable Departmental Change
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3, 4, 5

  • Section 12: Departmental Communication

    • SL12.0
      Section 12 Introduction: Departmental Communication
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL12.1
      Communication in the DAT Life Cycle
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL12.2
      Developing a Long Term Communication Plan
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 4, 6
    • SL12.3
      Integrating Change Models for Effective Communication
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 4, 6

Principle 3: Data collection, analysis, and interpretation inform decision-making.

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How-To Guides

Slides

  • Section 1: DAT Core Principles

    • SL1.0
      Section 1 Introduction: DAT Core Principles
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL1.3
      DAT Core Principle 3
      Chapters: 1, 6 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 2: DAT Model Overview

    • SL2.0
      Section 2 Introduction: DAT Model Overview
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL2.7
      Role of Facilitators
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1

  • Section 10: Visioning and Implementing Projects

    • SL10.0
      Section 10 Introduction: Visioning and Implementing Projects
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL10.5
      SMART Goals
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3

  • Section 11: Data Analysis and Interpretation

    • SL11.0
      Section 11 Introduction: Data Analysis and Interpretation
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 4, 5
    • SL11.1
      Three Phase Data Analysis
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 4, 5
    • SL11.2
      Three Phase Data Analysis
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 4, 5

  • Section 12: Departmental Communication

    • SL12.0
      Section 12 Introduction: Departmental Communication
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL12.3
      Integrating Change Models for Effective Communication
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 4, 6

Principle 4: Collaboration among group members is enjoyable, productive, and rewarding.

Handouts

How-To Guides

Slides

  • Section 1: DAT Core Principles

    • SL1.0
      Section 1 Introduction: DAT Core Principles
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL1.4
      DAT Core Principle 4
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 2: DAT Model Overview

    • SL2.0
      Section 2 Introduction: DAT Model Overview
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL2.7
      Role of Facilitators
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1
    • SL2.8
      "Go Slow to Go Fast"
      Chapters: 2, 3 | Principles: 2, 3, 4

  • Section 3: Norms of Collaboration

    • SL3.0
      Section 3 Introduction: Norms of Collaboration
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.1
      Eight Norms of Collaboration
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.2
      Pausing
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.3
      Paraphrasing
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.4
      Probing for Specificity
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.5
      Putting Ideas on the Table
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.6
      Paying Attention to Self and Others
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.7
      Presuming Positice Intentions
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.8
      Pursuing a Balance Between Advocacy and Inquiry
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.9
      Practicing Cultural Proficiency
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 5: Facilitation

    • SL5.0
      Section 5 Introduction: Facilitation
      Chapters: 8 | Principles: 1, 6
    • SL5.1
      Four Roles of DAT Facilitators
      Chapters: 8 | Principles: 1, 6
    • SL5.2
      Facilitation Models and Tasks
      Chapters: 8 | Principles: 1, 6
    • SL5.3
      Facilitating Productive Conversations (Part 1)
      Chapters: 8 | Principles: 6
    • SL5.4
      Facilitating Productive Conversations (Part 1 Examples)
      Chapters: 8 | Principles: 6
    • SL5.5
      Facilitation vs. Leadership
      Chapters: 4, 8 | Principles: 1, 6
    • SL5.6
      Facilitating Productive Conversations (Part 2)
      Principles: 6
    • SL5.7
      Facilitating Productive Conversations (Part 2 Examples)
      Principles: 6

  • Section 6: Positive Group Functioning

    • SL6.0
      Section 6 Introduction: Positive Group Functioning
      Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.3
      Community Standards
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2
    • SL6.4
      Convergent and Divergent Conversations
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.5
      Convergent and Divergent Conversations: Examples
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.6
      Convergent and Divergent Conversations: Pitfalls
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.7
      Step Up/Step Back
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.8
      Why Am I Talking? (WAIT)
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.9
      Why Am I Talking? (WAIT) Graphic
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 9: Making Decisions

    • SL9.0
      Section 9 Introduction: Making Decisions
      Principles: 1, 3, 4
    • SL9.1
      Hierarchical vs. Networked Organizations
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 1
    • SL9.2
      Deciding Who Decides
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL9.3
      Consensus Cards
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL9.4
      Gauging Consensus with Fist to Five
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.5
      Round Robin Consensus: Editing Phase
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.6
      Round Robin Consensus: Small Group Phase
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.7
      Round Robin Consensus: Whole Group Phase and Finishing
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.8
      Gallery Wall Editing
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4
    • SL9.9
      Decision Criteria and Constraints
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3
    • SL9.10
      Decision Matrix
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3

  • Section 10: Visioning and Implementing Projects

    • SL10.0
      Section 10 Introduction: Visioning and Implementing Projects
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL10.6
      25/10 Crowdsourcing
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL10.7
      Continuous Improvement
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 4

  • Section 12: Departmental Communication

    • SL12.4
      The Power of Moments
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 4, 5

Principle 5: Continuous improvement is an upheld practice.

Handouts

How-To Guides

Slides

  • Section 1: DAT Core Principles

    • SL1.0
      Section 1 Introduction: DAT Core Principles
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL1.5
      DAT Core Principle 5
      Chapters: 1, 6 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 2: DAT Model Overview

    • SL2.0
      Section 2 Introduction: DAT Model Overview
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL2.7
      Role of Facilitators
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1
    • SL2.8
      "Go Slow to Go Fast"
      Chapters: 2, 3 | Principles: 2, 3, 4

  • Section 7: Models of Organizational Change

    • SL7.0
      Section 7 Introduction: Models of Organizational Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.1
      Models of Organizational Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.2
      Scientific Management Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.3
      Scientific Management Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.4
      Political Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.5
      Political Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.6
      Social Cognition Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.7
      Social Cognition Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.8
      Cultural Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.9
      Cultural Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.10
      Evolutionary Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.11
      Evolutionary Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.12
      Institutional Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL7.13
      Institutional Model of Change
      Chapters: 2, 5 | Principles: 3, 4

  • Section 8: Change Management

    • SL8.0
      Section 8 Introduction: Change Management
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL8.1
      Three Components of Successful Projects
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL8.2
      Project Management, Change Management
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4
    • SL8.3
      The ADKAR Model: Phases of Individual Change
      Chapters: 5 | Principles: 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 12: Departmental Communication

    • SL12.0
      Section 12 Introduction: Departmental Communication
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL12.1
      Communication in the DAT Life Cycle
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL12.2
      Developing a Long Term Communication Plan
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 4, 6
    • SL12.3
      Integrating Change Models for Effective Communication
      Chapters: 7 | Principles: 2, 4, 6

Principle 6: Work is grounded in a commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Handouts

How-To Guides

Slides

  • Section 1: DAT Core Principles

    • SL1.0
      Section 1 Introduction: DAT Core Principles
      Chapters: 1 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL1.6
      DAT Core Principle 6
      Chapters: 1, 2 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 2: DAT Model Overview

    • SL2.0
      Section 2 Introduction: DAT Model Overview
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL2.7
      Role of Facilitators
      Chapters: 2 | Principles: 1

  • Section 3: Norms of Collaboration

    • SL3.0
      Section 3 Introduction: Norms of Collaboration
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL3.9
      Practicing Cultural Proficiency
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 4: Common Organizational Pitfalls

    • SL4.0
      Section 4 Introduction: Common Orsganizational Pitfalls
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.1
      Common Organizational Pitfalls
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.2
      Either/Or Thinking
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.3
      Sense of Urgency
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.4
      Perfectionism
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.5
      Fear of Open Conflict
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.6
      Defensiveness
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.7
      Individualism
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.9
      Quantity Over Quality
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.8
      I'm the Only One
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.10
      Worship of the Written Word
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.11
      Only One Right Way
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.12
      Paternalism
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.13
      Power Hoarding
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.14
      Progress is Bigger, More
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.15
      Objectivity
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL4.16
      Right to Comfort
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  • Section 6: Positive Group Functioning

    • SL6.0
      Section 6 Introduction: Positive Group Functioning
      Principles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.1
      Inclusive Recruitment
      Chapters: 2, 3 | Principles: 1, 6
    • SL6.2
      Strength in Difference
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.3
      Community Standards
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2
    • SL6.7
      Step Up/Step Back
      Chapters: 4 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.8
      Why Am I Talking? (WAIT)
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • SL6.9
      Why Am I Talking? (WAIT) Graphic
      Chapters: 6 | Principles: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
© 2020, The DAT project members This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1626565. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.