There are many approaches to assessment, and approaches developed for one program can be readily adapted for use in other departments or situations. Below are some ideas and practical examples from assessment projects at Harvey Mudd College and from higher education organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples from Harvey Mudd departments and programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rubrics, test and exam questions, survey and interview questionnaires and other approaches developed or adapted by Harvey Mudd faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are rubrics developed by national teams of faculty led by the Association of American Colleges and universities for assessing outcomes that are common across institutions and programs (e.g. critical thinking, oral communication)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Helpful publications and examples of assessment practices from a variety of institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports, occasional papers, and examples of practice from an organization working to make learning outcomes useable and transparent to professionals and stakeholders in higher education<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Helpful publications and institutional examples for assessing student learning and development in student affairs divisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resources from the American College Personnel Association to promote assessment skills and knowledge to student learning, development and effective student affairs practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adelman, C. (2015, February).\u00a0To Imagine a Verb: The Language and Syntax of Learning Outcomes Statements<\/em><\/a> (Occasional Paper No. 24). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Blaich, C. F., & Wise, K. S. (2011, January). From gathering to using assessment results: Lessons from the Wabash National Study<\/em><\/a> (NILOA Occasional Paper No.8). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Braskamp, L.A, & Engberg, M.E. (2014). Guidelines for judging the effectiveness of assessing student learning<\/em>. <\/em>Loyola University Chicago: Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crowley, K. \u201cMaking the Most of External Reviews: Part 1\u201d<\/a> Inside Higher Ed, <\/em>1 May 2019, Retrieved from https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/advice\/2019\/05\/01\/tips-hiring-external-reviewer-framing-self-study-and-designing-review-process<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crowley, K. \u201cMaking the Most of External Reviews: Part 2\u201d<\/a> Inside Higher Ed, <\/em>18 June 2019, Retrieved from https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/advice\/2019\/05\/01\/tips-hiring-external-reviewer-framing-self-study-and-designing-review-process<\/p>\n\n\n\n DeSantis, M. \u201cThe Case for Assessment<\/a>\u201d<\/em> Inside Higher Ed, <\/em>19 July 2018, Retrieved from https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/views\/2018\/07\/19\/why-assessment-teaching-vital-opinion<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eubanks, D., & Gliem, D. (2015, May). Improving teaching, learning, and assessment by making evidence of achievement transparent. <\/em><\/a>(Occasional Paper No. 25). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ewell, P. T. (2009, November). Assessment, accountability, and improvement: Revisiting the tension<\/em><\/a> (NILOA Occasional Paper No.1). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hutchings, P., Ewell, P., and Banta, T. (2012) AAHE principles of good practice: Aging nicely<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hutchings, P. (2016, January). Aligning Educational Outcomes and Practices<\/em><\/span><\/a> (Occasional Paper No. 26). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hutchings, P. (2010, April). Opening doors to faculty involvement in assessment<\/em><\/a> (NILOA Occasional Paper No.4). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ikenberry, S. (2015). Perspective: Three Things Presidents Need to Know about Student Learning Outcomes Assessment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lang, J. (2016, January. 11, Chronicle of Higher Education). Small changes in teaching: The first 5 minutes of class <\/em><\/a>[Blog post] Retrieved from https:\/\/www.chronicle.com\/article\/Small-Changes-in-Teaching-The\/234869<\/p>\n\n\n\n Miller, M. A. (2012, January). From denial to acceptance: The stages of assessment<\/em><\/a> (NILOA Occasional Paper No.13). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Miller, W. \u201cA Defense of a Collaborative Approach to Assessment<\/a>\u201d<\/em> Inside Higher Ed, <\/em>19 July 2018, <\/em> Retrieved from https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/views\/2018\/07\/19\/faculty-should-work-together-improve-assessment-opinion<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. (2016, May). Higher education quality: Why documenting learning matters<\/em> (PDF)<\/a>. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, Author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. (2018, March). Mapping Learning: A Toolkit of Resources (PDF).<\/a> Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, Author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reed, M. Assessment and the Value of Big, Dumb Questions<\/a><\/em> Inside Higher Ed, <\/em>4 October 2015, <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/blogs\/confessions-community-college-dean\/assessment-and-value-big-dumb-questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n Banta, T.W, Jones, E.A., & Black K. E. (2009). Designing effective assessment: Principles and profiles of good practice<\/a>. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Driscoll, A. & Wood, S. (2007). Developing outcomes-based assessment for learner-centered education: A faculty introduction<\/a>. Stylus, Sterling, VA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kuh, G. D., Ikenberry, S. O., Jankowski, N. A., Cain, T. R., Ewell. P. T., Hutchings, P.T., & Kinzie, J. (2015). Using evidence of student learning to improve higher education<\/a>. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Garcia, M., Hudgins, C., Musil, C. M., Nettles, M. T., Sedlacek, W. E., & Smith, D. G. (2001). Assessing campus diversity initiatives: A guide for campus practitioners<\/a>. Association of American Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gawande, A. (2007). Better: A surgeon\u2019s notes on performance.<\/a> Picador, NYC, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rick Reis. \u201cPlanning Effective Assessment<\/a>.\u201d Tomorrows Professor<\/em> 1455. Stanford University. eNewsletter. 14 Jan. 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walvoord, B. E. (2010). Assessment clear and simple: A practical guide for institutions, department, and general education<\/a>. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turner, J. & Shellard, E. (2004) Developing and Using Instructional Rubrics<\/a>. Educational Research Service, Arlington, VA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Association of American Colleges and Universities: liberal.education nation<\/a> (A blog from the LEAP Initiative) David Eubanks<\/a>: Dr. Eubanks, Associate Vice President for Institutional research and Effectiveness at Furman University, regularly posts issues of assessment on his blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pat Williams: Assess this! is a gathering place for information and resources about new and better ways to promote learning in higher education, with a special focus on high-impact educational practices, student engagement, general or liberal education, and assessment of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assess- Assessment in Higher Education<\/a> from University of Kentucky is a go to place for dialogue about assessment. No login required to search past postings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evaluation Talk<\/a> from the American Evaluation Association requires login information to join this conversation about evaluation and assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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