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Academic Assessment
- This category list sites related to the assessment of student learning, including Assessment of Majors, Classroom Assessment, Course-Level Assessment, General Education, and Program Review.
Assessment of Majors
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Accrediting agency for physician assistant education programs in the United States. Sets standards and evaluates compliance to protect the public and the PA profession.
- Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Evaluation Modules Free evaluation modules that covers topics such as evaluation design, data analysis, and communicating evaluation results.
- Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Consortium that develops and promotes shared standards for student learning, programs, and services in higher education. CAS resources support self-study, assessment, quality improvement, and professional practice across functional areas.
- North Dakota State University (NDSU) Assessment North Dakota State University resource page with information and guidance on program assessment.
- Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Annual Program Assessment Salt Lake Community College resource page on annual program assessment processes and information.
Classroom Assessment
- Faculty Resource Library Shared library of teaching, learning, and program coordination resources developed by NASPA and ACPA for faculty and higher education educators.
- How Do You Create Authentic Assessments (Jon Mueller) Introductory guide from the Authentic Assessment Toolbox explaining how to design authentic assessments.
- iRubric Rubric platform that helps educators create, share, use, and report with rubrics, including LMS integration and tools for communicating performance expectations.
Course-Level Assessment
- iRubric Rubric platform that helps educators create, share, use, and report with rubrics, including LMS integration and tools for communicating performance expectations.
- Salt Lake Community College Faculty ePortfolio Site SLCC faculty resource site on ePortfolio practice, pedagogy, assessment, and institutional change, developed through the Connect to Learning project.
General Education Assessment
- Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Consortium that develops and promotes shared standards for student learning, programs, and services in higher education. CAS resources support self-study, assessment, quality improvement, and professional practice across functional areas.
- Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) General Education Assessment Salt Lake Community College resource page on general education assessment.
- Salt Lake Community College Signature Assignments SLCC resource on signature assignments used to assess college-wide student learning outcomes through real-world application and reflective writing.
- Virginia State University General Education Assessment Virginia State University page describing general education assessment expectations tied to SCHEV competency requirements.
Program Review
- Academic Assessment at UC Merced Overview of academic program review process at UC Merced, along with links regarding academic assessment and core competencies
- Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Evaluation Modules Free evaluation modules that covers topics such as evaluation design, data analysis, and communicating evaluation results.
- Overview of Academic Program Review – UC Merced UC Merced guide to academic program review, describing its formative and summative purposes and how review supports student learning, program improvement, and accountability.
- Student and Program Assessment at UC Merced UC Merced overview of academic and administrative program assessment, with information on campus processes and expectations for using assessment to enhance student learning and success.
- Tuning Educational Structures in Europe European higher education initiative that helps institutions design, compare, evaluate, and improve degree programs through shared competencies and reference points while preserving academic diversity.
- WASC Resource Guide for ‘Good Practices’ in Academic Program Review WASC resource guide highlighting good practices in academic program review and related improvement processes.
Assessment Toolbox
- The Assessment Toolbox lists sites that help assessment professionals learn the essential skills of the profession. Categories include Artificial Intelligence in Assessment, Data and Analytics, Curriculum Mapping, Equity-Minded Assessment, Rubrics, and Student Learning Outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
- GenAI Survey for Higher Education Assessment Professionals National survey initiative gathering how higher education assessment professionals are using generative AI, including practices, concerns, training needs, and adoption trends.
Curriculum Mapping
- Curriculum Mapping – Curriculum Matrix (University of Hawaii at Manoa) University of Hawai‘i resource explaining curriculum mapping as a tool to align courses, instruction, and program outcomes and to identify where learning is taught and assessed.
Data and Analytics
- Big Data: 20 Free Big Data Sources Everyone Should Know Article highlighting free public big data sources and ideas for using them in analysis and decision-making.
- CYFAR Evaluation Modules Free evaluation modules covering topics such as evaluation design, data analysis, and communicating results.
- Data USA Data platform that makes U.S. public data easier to explore and visualize. Useful for finding statistics, trends, and contextual data from multiple government sources in one place.
- Evergreen Data: Data Visualization Training Training and resources from Stephanie Evergreen on data visualization, report design, dashboards, and communicating data clearly through workshops, books, templates, and webinars.
Equity-Minded Assessment
- Equity in Assessment (NILOA) NILOA resource on equity in assessment, emphasizing culturally responsive approaches that better support diverse students and document what they know and can do.
- Equity-minded Learning Assessment (University of Hawaii at Manoa) University of Hawai‘i primer on equity-minded assessment of student learning. Introduces emerging frameworks such as antiracist, culturally responsive, bias-aware, and socially just assessment.
Rubrics
- Authentic Assessment Toolbox Jon Mueller’s Authentic Assessment Toolbox, a practical guide to creating authentic tasks, rubrics, and standards for measuring and improving student learning.
- Authentic Assessment Toolbox Step 4: Create the Rubric Step-by-step guide from the Authentic Assessment Toolbox on creating rubrics for authentic assessment.
- Authentic Assessment Toolbox: Authentic Tasks and Rubrics Examples of authentic assessment tasks and accompanying rubrics from Jon Mueller’s Authentic Assessment Toolbox.
- Authentic Assessment Toolbox: Rubrics (Jon Mueller) Overview of rubrics from Jon Mueller’s Authentic Assessment Toolbox, with guidance for designing and using rubrics in assessment.
- Holistic, Analytic, and Single-Point Rubrics This article by Jennifer Gonzalez on Cult of Pedagogy offers a clear primer on the three main types of assessment rubrics used in education: holistic, analytic, and single-point rubrics.
- iRubric Rubric platform that helps educators create, share, use, and report with rubrics, including LMS integration and tools for communicating performance expectations.
- Meet the Single-Point Rubric This follow-up article by Jennifer Gonzalez on Cult of Pedagogy discusses in more detail the Single-Point Rubric, advocating for its widespread adoption in classrooms because of its unique ability to streamline grading and improve student feedback.
- RCampus Rubric Gallery Public gallery of rubrics shared by RCampus users, searchable by subject, coursework type, keyword, and grade level.
- Texas A&M Student Leader Learning Outcomes & Rubrics The SLLO initiative was created for students and advisors to document student leadership and growth over time. SLLO does not operate under one leadership theory, but seeks to use multiple leadership models to allow students and advisor to utilize their resources in a variety of arenas.
- Virginia State University Institutional Level Student Learning Outcomes, Rubrics, and Assessment Results Virginia State University Institutional Level Student Learning Outcomes, Rubrics, and Assessment Results for the six major areas required by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Authentic Assessment Toolbox: Standards (Jon Mueller) Resource on developing standards for authentic assessment from Jon Mueller’s Authentic Assessment Toolbox.
- Develop Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) – University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Hawai‘i guide to writing clear, concise program student learning outcomes that describe what students should know, do, or value by completion.
- Student Self-Assessment of their Learning Goals Web-based survey instrument that helps faculty and students assess progress on learning goals.
- Virginia State University Institutional Level Student Learning Outcomes, Rubrics, and Assessment Results Virginia State University Institutional Level Student Learning Outcomes, Rubrics, and Assessment Results for the six major areas required by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
Institution-Level Assessment
- Institution-Level Assessment includes resources related to assessment that goes beyond a single course or program. Categories include Accreditation, Administrative Unit Assessment, Institutional Learning Outcomes Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Student Affairs Assessment.
Accreditation
- ABET Global accreditor for college programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET also offers standards, policy guidance, and resources used by educators, industry, and institutions.
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Specialized accreditor for nursing education and transition-to-practice programs from the associate through doctoral levels. Useful for nursing programs seeking accreditation standards, policies, and quality assurance guidance.
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Global accreditor for business education programs from associate to doctoral levels. Uses a quality-improvement model to review leadership, planning, faculty credentials, student support, and academic rigor in business programs.
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Independent accreditor for U.S. residency and fellowship programs. Sets and monitors standards for graduate medical education to help prepare physicians for safe, high-quality practice.
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools National accreditor for allied health education offering both institutional and programmatic accreditation. Covers degree and non-degree health programs, including areas such as medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, and surgical technology.
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Global standards-setting body for business education. Offers accreditation, thought leadership, events, and resources for business schools and programs.
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Accreditor for athletic training education programs. Provides standards, guidance, and compliance resources to support quality, innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) National accreditor for baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship nursing programs. This page also highlights webinars and guidance on accreditation expectations, self-study, reporting, and policy updates.
- Computing Sciences Accreditation Board Lead ABET member society for accrediting degree programs in computing-related fields, including computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, information technology, AI/machine learning, and software engineering.
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Specialized accreditor for counseling and related educational programs. Provides standards, guidance, and quality assurance resources for professional preparation in counseling.
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation National organization that advocates for accreditation, recognizes accrediting bodies, and promotes quality and accountability in higher education.
- Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation Accreditor for educator preparation programs that uses evidence-based standards to support quality assurance and continuous improvement in P-12 teacher preparation.
- Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) offers voluntary accreditation to graduate degree programs in audiology and in speech-language pathology within institutions of higher education.
- Council on Education for Public Health Independent accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for schools and programs in public health.
- Distance Education Accreditation Commission Institutional accreditor focused on distance education. DEAC standards emphasize student learning, institutional quality, and the overall online student experience.
- Higher Learning Commission Institutional accreditor for degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. HLC evaluates institutions as a whole.
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Specialized accreditor and standards-setting body for art and design programs. Provides guidance on degree standards, accreditation, and quality in art and design education.
- National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) Specialized accreditor and standards-setting body for dance programs. Provides guidance on degree standards, accreditation, and quality in dance education.
- National Association of Schools of Music Association for music schools that sets standards for music education and provides assessment- and policy-related resources for programs and institutions.
- National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Specialized accreditor and standards-setting body for theatre programs. Provides guidance on degree standards, accreditation, and quality in theatre education.
- Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Membership association and accreditor for public service education programs in public administration, policy, and management. Promotes quality and excellence in public affairs education.
- The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Nonprofit accreditor for continuing medical education providers. ACCME offers standards and a framework to support high-quality continuing education for healthcare professionals.
- WASC Graduate Program Review Guide WSCUC guide offering baseline expectations and planning guidance for the development, review, and evaluation of graduate programs.
- WASC Senior College and University Commission Regional accreditor and resource hub for institutions in the WSCUC/WASC senior college and university region.
Strategic Planning
- Society for College and University Planning Professional association for higher education planning leaders focused on integrated planning, strategy, and building a sustainable future for colleges and universities.
Student Affairs Assessment
- College Student Educators International (ACPA) Professional association for student affairs educators and leaders. Offers resources, networking, and professional development with attention to student success and student affairs assessment.
- EAB Student Success Blog EAB blog featuring articles on student success, student affairs, and related higher education topics.
- Gavin W. Henning Scholarship A comprehensive list of the scholarly works by Gavin W. Henning
- NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Professional association for student affairs administrators offering research, advocacy, professional development, and networks centered on student success and inclusive practice.
- Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) Network for professionals who lead assessment in student affairs divisions. Supports discussion, collaboration, and sharing on assessment infrastructure, projects, and documenting student learning.
- Student Affairs Planning, Assessment, and Research – Texas A&M University Texas A&M unit providing assessment services, resources, and training for the Division of Student Affairs and student organizations.
- Texas A&M Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research Texas A&M Student Affairs office offering planning, assessment, research resources, and training for departments and student organizations.
- Texas A&M Student Leader Learning Outcomes & Rubrics The SLLO initiative at Texas A&M was created for students and advisors to document student leadership and growth over time.
Professional Development
- This category lists sites related to professional development in general, including Assessment Publications, Assessment-Related Organizations, Conferences, Faculty Development, Graduate Education, and Staff Development.
Assessment Publications
- Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education Peer-reviewed journal covering assessment and evaluation in higher education. Publishes research and practice on student learning, course and program evaluation, staff development, and institutional improvement.
- Assessment Update – Wiley Publications Website Publication focused on current issues, practices, and thought leadership in higher education assessment and improvement, including accreditation, student learning, curriculum, student affairs, institutional data, and planning.
- Essential Assessment Resources Curated list of assessment resources assembled by Gavin Henning for colleagues seeking foundational tools, references, and practical starting points for higher education assessment work.
- International Journal of ePortfolio Open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on ePortfolio research, practice, and pedagogy in educational settings.
- Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning AALHE’s peer-reviewed journal featuring scholarship and professional development on assessment for learning in higher education. Indexed in ERIC.
- Journal of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness Scholarly journal publishing work on assessment of student learning and institutional effectiveness at the course, program, institutional, and multi-institutional levels.
- Research & Practice in Assessment Peer-reviewed online journal dedicated to higher education assessment, serving both researchers and practitioners through scholarship on assessment theory and practice.
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME resource describing how the organization works with partners to improve patient care through accreditation of continuing medical education and continuing education programs.
- Arkansas Association for the Assessment of Collegiate Learning (AAACL) Arkansas nonprofit that supports higher education assessment and continuous improvement through professional development, collaboration, networking, and community.
- Assessment Network of New York (ANNY) Statewide New York network that promotes dialogue, support, and resource sharing on student learning assessment and institutional effectiveness.
- Association for Educational Assessment – Europe AEA-Europe offers its members a range of opportunities to network with each other, sharing news, debate and research. At institution level, the association provides a forum for international liaison and co-operation.
- Association for Educational Assessment – Europe European professional association for educational assessment that supports networking, research exchange, debate, and international collaboration.
- Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) Professional association for higher education assessment practitioners focused on improving student learning and success through community, scholarship, and professional development.
- Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Membership organization advancing equity, innovation, and excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Offers higher education resources on teaching, learning, assessment, and student success.
- Atlanta Area Evaluation Assocation Volunteer-run Atlanta affiliate for evaluators and related professionals, offering an inclusive local network for learning, collaboration, and professional development in evaluation.
- Chicagoland Evaluation Association Regional membership network for evaluation professionals and students in the Chicago area, offering professional development, networking, and a job board.
- Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) Network advancing competency-based education and skills-based systems that better connect learning, credentials, and workforce needs.
- Education Commission of the States Nonpartisan organization that helps state education leaders develop policy through research, convening, and tailored support spanning early education through workforce.
- Essential Assessment Resources Curated list of assessment resources assembled by Gavin Henning for colleagues seeking foundational tools, references, and practical starting points for higher education assessment work.
- ETS Global education and talent solutions organization offering assessments, research, and services to support lifelong learning and workforce readiness.
- International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) International association that supports the development and appropriate use of educational assessment methods to improve educational quality.
- National Assessment Governing Board Independent federal board that sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as The Nation’s Report Card.
- National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization providing research, technical assistance, and policy support to states, systems, and institutions on postsecondary education issues.
- National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) Research and resource organization dedicated to documenting, advocating for, and improving the use of learning outcomes assessment to enhance student learning.
- National Postsecondary Education Cooperative (NPEC) NCES-sponsored volunary organization focused on improving the quality, comparability, and usefulness of postsecondary data for federal, state, and institutional policy and decision-making.
- State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) Association supporting state higher education executive officers through policy leadership, advocacy, tools, and collaboration to advance higher education success.
- Virginia Assessment Group Regional organization promoting assessment and institutional effectiveness in Virginia through collaboration, professional development, and exchange among institutions, agencies, and accreditors.
- WASC Accreditation Leadership Academy Ten-month WSCUC professional development program focused on accreditation, inquiry, leadership, analytical skills, and networking for higher education professionals.
Conferences
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – Learning and Events AACSB events page listing conferences, webinars, and other professional development opportunities for members and business education professionals.
Faculty Development
- AdvancED: The Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education Vanderbilt’s center for teaching excellence and educational innovation, offering support for pedagogy, program development, and faculty learning across instructional formats.
- New England Educational Assessment Network Regional network of higher education professionals in New England focused on sharing ideas and supporting assessment practice.
- Student Affairs Assessment Leaders Online Open Course Free self-paced online course for student affairs assessment leaders covering foundational concepts, planning, outcomes, feedback, team coordination, and using data to tell a student success story.
Graduate Education
- Council of Graduate Schools Membership organization that advances graduate education and research through policy advocacy, research, and professional development for institutions and graduate education leaders.
Staff Development
- New England Educational Assessment Network Regional network of higher education professionals in New England focused on sharing ideas and supporting assessment practice.
- Student Affairs Assessment Leaders Online Open Course Free self-paced online course for student affairs assessment leaders covering foundational concepts, planning, outcomes, feedback, team coordination, and using data to tell a student success story.
- WASC Accreditation Leadership Academy Ten-month WSCUC professional development program focused on accreditation, inquiry, leadership, analytical skills, and networking for higher education professionals.