Assessment in student affairs / John H. Schuh [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schuh, John H., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Student affairs services--United States--Evaluation--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Student affairs services.

Education, Higher--United States--Evaluation--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Education, Higher.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (277 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, California : Jossey-Bass, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A practical, comprehensive manual for assessment design and implementation Assessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition offers a contemporary look at the foundational elements and practical application of assessment in student affairs. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage in continuous improvement based on information generated through systematic inquiry. This book provides a thorough primer on all stages of the assessment process. From planning to reporting and beyond, you'll find valuable assessment strategies to help you produce meaningful information and improve your program. Combining and updating the thoroughness and practicality of Assessment in Student Affairs and Assessment Practice in Student Affairs, this new edition covers design of assessment projects, ethical practice, student learning outcomes, data collection and analysis methods, report writing, and strategies to implement change based on assessment results. Case studies demonstrate real-world application to help you clearly see how these ideas are used effectively every day, and end-of-chapter discussion questions stimulate deeper investigation and further thinking about the ideas discussed. The instructor resources will help you seamlessly integrate this new resource into existing graduate-level courses. Student affairs administrators understand the importance of assessment, but many can benefit from additional direction when it comes to designing and implementing evaluations that produce truly useful information. This book provides field-tested approaches to assessment, giving you a comprehensive how-to manual for demonstrating-and improving-the work you do every day. * Build your own assessment to demonstrate organizational effectiveness * Utilize quantitative and qualitative techniques and data * Identify metrics and methods for measuring student learning * Report and implement assessment findings effectively Accountability and effectiveness are the hallmarks of higher education administration today, and they are becoming the metrics by which programs and services are evaluated. Strong assessment skills have never been more important. Assessment in Student Affairs gives you the knowledge base and skill set you need to shine a spotlight on what you and your organization are able to achieve.

Contents:

Understanding the contemporary assessment environment

Designing and planning an assessment project

Framing assessment with the highest ethical standards

Measuring individual student learning and growth

Program outcomes and program review

Facilitating data collection and management

Using qualitative techniques in conducting assessments

Using quantitative techniques in conducting assessments

Developing and selecting instruments

Assessing student campus environments

Assessing quality through comparisons

Getting assessment projects started and ensuring sustainability

Reporting assessment results and bringing about change

Developing a culture of assessment

Taking a look at assessment in the future : a look into our crystal ball.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119051169

1119051169

9781119051084

1119051088

OCLC:

951974364