Demonstrating student success : a practical guide to outcomes-based assessment of learning and development in student affairs

Bresciani, Marilee J. (author.). Gardner, Megan Moore, 1976- (author.). Hickmott, Jessica, 1985- (author.).

Summary: A practical guide to outcomes-based assessment in student affairs. It helps readers meet the demand for accountability, and for demonstrating student learning. It offers a framework for implementing the assessment of student learning and development and pragmatic advice on the strategies appropriate for the readers' particular circumstances. -- Provided by publisher.

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ISBN: 9781579223045
ISBN: 1579223044
ISBN: 9781579223052
ISBN: 1579223052
Physical Description: print
xv, 203 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Sterling, Virginia : Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

History and development of outcomes-based assessment -- Definition and rationale for outcomes-based assessment -- Components of an effective outcomes-based assessment plan and report -- Assessment methods -- Utilization and dissemination of results -- Implementation -- Criteria for evaluating effective outcomes-based assessment practice -- Barriers to effective assessment -- Collaboration -- Funding and other resources -- Resources and recommendations for future practice.