Do you sometimes feel that the time you spend in grading doesn’t pay off in improvement in student learning? Would you like to find ways to make grading more efficient? Do you ever wonder about the relationship between grading and assessment? Please join your colleagues for a discussion of Effective Grading by Walvoord and Andersen. The second edition of this classic in the field provides a wealth of ideas on how to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of grading and tie it more closely to student learning. The discussion will be facilitated by Linda Hodges, Director of the Faculty Development Center. All participants will receive a copy of the book (available at least a week before the session). The session on June 8^th will deal primarily with chapters 1-6, and the session on June 22^nd will deal more with chapters 7-13, but faculty and staff are welcome to attend either or both sessions. Lunch will be provided.