{"product_id":"assessment-in-student-affairs-isbn-9781119049609","title":"Assessment in Student Affairs","description":"\u003cb\u003eA practical, comprehensive manual for assessment design and implementation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eAssessment in Student Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAssessment Practice in Student Affairs,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your own assessment to demonstrate organizational effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilize quantitative and qualitative techniques and data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify metrics and methods for measuring student learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport and implement assessment findings effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability 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. \u003ci\u003eAssessment in Student Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the knowledge base and skill set you need to shine a spotlight on what you and your organization are able to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Understanding the Contemporary Assessment Environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Designing and Planning an Assessment Project\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Framing Assessment with the Highest Ethical Standards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Measuring Individual Student Learning and Growth\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Program Outcomes and Program Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Facilitating Data Collection and Management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Using Qualitative Techniques in Conducting Assessments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Using Quantitative Techniques in Conducting Assessments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Developing and Selecting instruments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Assessing Student Campus Environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Assessing Quality through Comparisons\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Getting Assessment Projects Started and Ensuring Sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Reporting Assessment Results and Bringing about Change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Developing a Culture of Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Taking a Look at Assessment in the Future: A Look Into Our Crystal Ball\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Designing and Implementing an Assessment Project\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN H. SCHUH \u003c\/b\u003eis director of the Emerging Leaders Academy and is distinguished professor emeritus at Iowa State University. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eAssessment Methods for Student Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e, from Jossey-Bass. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. PATRICK BIDDIX \u003c\/b\u003eis associate professor of higher education at the University of Tennessee. He teaches graduate courses in assessment, research design, and methodology in student affairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAURA A. DEAN \u003c\/b\u003eis professor in college student affairs administration at the University of Georgia. She is also past-president of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJILLIAN KINZIE \u003c\/b\u003eis associate director of the Center for Postsecondary Research and the NSSE Institute at Indiana University. She is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eUsing Evidence of Student Learning to Improve Higher Education \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter\u003c\/i\u003e, both from Jossey-Bass.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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. 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988769226981,"sku":"NP9781119049609","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119049609.jpg?v=1761781521","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/assessment-in-student-affairs-isbn-9781119049609","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}