Assessment 101 in Higher Education

The Fundamentals and How to Apply Them

Keston H. Fulcher, Megan R. Good, Elizabeth R. H. Sanchez

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Routledge
31 October 2024

Examinations & assessment; Higher & further education, tertiary education

Series: Assessment and Improvement in Higher Education

Assessment 101 is your all-in-one guide to conducting and facilitating assessment in specific programs, as well as coordinating institution-wide assessment processes.

This book covers all fundamental elements of the assessment cycle: Student learning outcomes, curriculum mapping, instruments, data collection, results and interpretation, and most importantly, use of results for improvement. Complete with pro tips designed for busy professionals, this text offers practical guidance on how the assessment process can be implemented and managed at various altitudes within an institution.

This foundational, timely resource is for anyone involved in student learning outcomes assessment at the program or institutional level.

By: Keston H. Fulcher, Megan R. Good, Elizabeth R. H. Sanchez
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9781032730264
ISBN 10: 1032730269
Series: Assessment and Improvement in Higher Education
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 31 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Assessment Fundamentals 1. How Did We Get Here? 2. Providing Assessment Evidence with Reports 3. Selecting Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 4. Building a Curriculum Map 5. Designing Instruments 6. Collecting Data 7. Analyzing Data and Interpreting Results 8. Using Assessment Results 9. Considering Advanced Practices Part 2: Applying the Fundamentals 10. Considering Situational Factors 11. Facilitating Assessment Meetings 12. Designing Assessment Infrastructure for Academic Programs 13. Coordinating General Education Assessment 14. Conducting Student Affairs Assessment 15. Involving Institutional Leadership 16. Furthering Your Journey

Keston H. Fulcher is the Improvement Strategist at James Madison University, USA. He is also a Professor in the Assessment and Measurement PhD program. He provides professional development and bespoke consultation on assessment and improvement. His personal goal is to help higher education evolve from an assessment culture to an improvement culture. Megan R. Good is the Executive Director of the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) at James Madison University, USA. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Assessment and Measurement PhD program. Prior to her current role, she led assessment and later accreditation efforts at Auburn University, USA. She is focused on raising the profile of student learning in higher education. Elizabeth R. H. Sanchez is a writer and editor residing in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Liz received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bridgewater College and Master of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication from James Madison University, USA. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with family.