The Center for Teaching and Research Excellence kicks off its spring schedule with an audio conference, "What's Next on Accountability and Assessment," from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in the Morrison Hall boardroom. The conference explores the changing landscape for assessment and accountability, and outlines accountability practices that have demonstrated potential to deepen and broaden student achievement. For more information about this and other upcoming CTRE events, go to http://www.wichita.edu/ctre.