This book unpacks the philosophies and theories behind assessment and builds upon that foundation with practical, how-to guidance for effective practice.
This book unpacks the philosophies and theories behind assessment and builds upon that foundation with practical, how-to guidance for effective practice. Renowned assessment experts Levy and Jankowski thoughtfully explore assessment across both academic and student affairs, highlighting equitable strategies throughout to demonstrate the transformative potential of assessment to enhance student learning outcomes, support institutional decision-making, and ensure continuous quality improvement in higher education. With insights drawn from extensive research and work with over 300+ institutions, this text prepares graduate students and practitioners to make informed choices around assessment.
1. A Condensed and Curated History of Assessment
2. Philosophies and
Debates in Assessment
3. The Discipline and Scholarship of Assessment
4.
Organization and Models of Assessment
5. More Than Mad Libs: Reframing
Learning Outcomes
6. Establishing a Firm Foundation via Assessment Planning
7. The Art of Analysis and Taking Action
8. Personalizing Process Choices
9.
Coordinating Capacity Building
10. Culture-Building Competencies for
Assessment
11. Combatting a Compliance Mindset
12. Making Partnerships a
Priority
13. The Promise of Assessment
Joseph (Joe) D. Levy is Associate Vice Provost of Accreditation and Quality Improvement at Excelsior University, USA. He has led academic and student affairs assessment and quality assurance for multiple institutional types. Scholar, author, presenter, and consultant, Joe enjoys leveraging his experience to talk assessment, quality assurance, and institutional betterment.
Natasha A. Jankowski is Executive Director of the Center for Advancing Student Learning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. She is the former Executive Director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). Scholar, author, presenter, and consultant, Natasha examines philosophies, transparency, evidence-based storytelling, and student engagement in assessment.
